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    I won't be home when it's shipped...what will happen?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by GrungyHamster, May 14, 2009.

  1. GrungyHamster

    GrungyHamster Notebook Enthusiast

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    Unfortunately I won't be home tomorrow, and that's when the new date of delivery was suddenly changed to.

    What will happen if no one is there to take/sign the package? Will they just deliver again monday or do I have to go pick it up somewhere? Anyone know?
     
    GrungyHamster, May 14, 2009
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    usually make you sign ... so if ur not home maybe they will leave a note and you can make it back to the Post Office n get it


    other wise they will re deliever
     
    The_Moo™, May 14, 2009
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  3. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    UPS, FedEx and DHL has to make a first attempt for delivery and if unable then you can call them up and pick it up at their facility, if you know the claim number. USPS will usually leave you a notice and you can pick it up at post office. They will usually attempt 3 times and if unsuccesful then it's sent back to the business that it came from.
     
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  4. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    usually, wither you pick it from the warehouse or from the post office. they will leave you a note where you can come and pick it yurself. you could also phone them and tell them you want to come and pick up your machine.
     
    Luke1708, May 14, 2009
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    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    Leave a note specifying that when you will be home for re-delivery OR ask them to hold at the nearest location for you to pick-up. If it's FedEx and you leave the note for them to hold for pickup, you should be able to pick it up on Saturday at their facility.

    If you do nothing, they'll try to re-deliver on Monday and Tuesday. After that, they'll hold for a week.
     
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  6. GrungyHamster

    GrungyHamster Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ah, so it's pretty much standard procedure? I've never ordered anything over like....$50 before, so I wasn't sure.

    Thanks guys for the help
     
    GrungyHamster, May 14, 2009
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