We all have at least one story to tell about how any of these carriers screwed up our shipments...so post your story here!
those things are everywhere bro, I used to have one, and a lot of businesses have them as well.IllogicTC said:I wonder why someone hasn't invented a parcel box, like a mailbox but for parcels. It could be, say, 3x3x3 on the interior which is plenty of room for a good majority of packages. It defaults to a locked position, with an indicator showing locked. When expecting a package, the owner can disengage the lock, and when the driver arrives they can place the package in the box, then push the lid closed which will re-engage the lock. I suppose something like a hood latch - you unlock it, and putting the lid back down re-locks it.
Not in smaller towns.BlazingTrails said:those things are everywhere bro, I used to have one, and a lot of businesses have them as well.
https://www.google.com/search?q=google.cop%2C&oq=google.cop%2C&aqs=chrome..69i57j5j69i58j69i65j69i60j5.1176j0j4&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8#q=parcel+box&tbm=shop
actually, "my ups" gives you the option to automatically upgrade those packages to ground for a few bucksPaul Bell said:Yep, "my UPS" Very helpful.
If I was to pick one bad thing about UPS, some packages are sent as "smart ship" which means the post office makes the final delivery. You can't change how it delivered or have it held for you to pick it up.
here's my box, and there's my package on the gas meter... it doesn't matter how big the box is when the guy delivering it is an idiot. (the pumpkins were put there when i got home, after it was delivered)IllogicTC said:I wonder why someone hasn't invented a parcel box, like a mailbox but for parcels. It could be, say, 3x3x3 on the interior which is plenty of room for a good majority of packages. It defaults to a locked position, with an indicator showing locked. When expecting a package, the owner can disengage the lock, and when the driver arrives they can place the package in the box, then push the lid closed which will re-engage the lock. I suppose something like a hood latch - you unlock it, and putting the lid back down re-locks it.
Now that's ridiculous...it's spelled out for him right on the boxGrimor said:here's my box, and there's my package on the gas meter... it doesn't matter how big the box is when the guy delivering it is an idiot. (the pumpkins were put there when i got home, after it was delivered)
sorry for the multiple posts, posting from my phone
Nice ideaGrimor said:here's my box, and there's my package on the gas meter... it doesn't matter how big the box is when the guy delivering it is an idiot. (the pumpkins were put there when i got home, after it was delivered)
sorry for the multiple posts, posting from my phone
I used to live in Hogansville Ga that is about as small as it gets. Maybe you just haven't noticed them before? It is a very widespread concept to have package drops.IllogicTC said:Not in smaller towns.
Also fun to note, RFID tags are a potential reality for packages arriving at the home. Dematic pioneered the ability to run a conveyor sortation system using RFID tags instead of barcode labels on the boxes a few years ago. If they upgraded to RFID, they could see the package as it went into sortation just like always, but additional scanners could confirm whether it truly entered the truck to go to the next/final destination, and apps could be made available with compatible smart-devices so that end consumers could immediately know which package they're getting.The_Roadie said:A company that shares our business park makes asset tracking devices for trucks, trailers, shipping containers, etc. UPS and FedEx and courier companies and Uber know where their stuff is at all times. They just don't share it with the public.
I think all delivery companies need guys like Reece!Paul Bell said:FedEx needs more guys like you!
Blckshdw said:Will post the results when all this pans out.