K3 Shipped But Requires Signature!!!

[Edward R Cole]

Mark,

That was my situation for receiving UPS/FedEx when I was a bachelor
and at work.  My solution was for delivery to made to my
workplace.  I let others at work know I was expecting a personal
shipment to arrive so they would sign for it if I were out.  Also, I
developed a good relationship with my UPS driver over the years where
I had many UPS deliveries for work.  I had to inform him not to drop
anything at my old workplace after they laid me off.  In my case, the
driver has the same delivery area to my home.

I would not be too comfortable with a very expensive shipment being
dropped off at my door without someone home (signature or
not).  Signature ensures for Elecraft that the intended individual
receives the shipment and is proof of delivery in case of any dispute
with the buyer (just good business practice).  This protects UPS from
bogus insurance claims, too.

I sell some things overseas on e-bay and always insist on
signature.  In some countries mail theft is a big issue.  And I
suppose it may be in some areas of the USA.

I was home the day my K3 (4043) was delivered.  It as Christmas that
day (My wife informed me that was my next ten years Christmas present).

73, Ed - KL7UW

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I can't believe that Elecraft is sending my K3 requiring a
signature!  How do they expect a working person to be at home when
UPS delivers to get a signature???  When I ordered the rig over the
phone nobody told me that this is the way they ship.  And to boot, I
would have to drive over one hour to a UPS delivery center to pick up
the radio. I certainly hope they will call me tomorrow and straighten
this whole mess out.  This certainly does not give me a good
impression about the company.  Just venting!!!!  Mark KB3Z



73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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[ynkedragon]

Hi Mark (and group),

If you think signing for a package is a hassle, just try filing a claim for lost one.  I had a package (containing one xtal filter) taken off my porch about 15 years ago.  Didn't realize that it was missing till I contacted the vendor asking about the long delivery.  Even though the value was just under $100, the claim became a prolonged battle among vendor, UPS and me.  It took about 5 months till the vendor was finally paid by UPS.  Only then would they ship a second filter.  All this time the vendor had my money; I had paid by check.

Since then, I've had valuable packages sent to my office.  If your employer won't allow personal deliveries, a business near your home (one where your have a regular relationship) might accept and sign for your packages.  My neighborhood animal hospital does this for several customers.

The irony of my lost filter?  I found it about 9 months later while doing some landscape work.  Someone (kids?) had stuffed the package into a Yew bush about 20 feet from my front door.  The bush was dense, the package small and it would have stayed there forever if I hadn't done major trimming.

73, Blair K3YD



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Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:59:50 -0500 (CDT)
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 can't believe that Elecraft is sending my K3 requiring a signature!  How do
hey expect a working person to be at home when UPS delivers to get a
ignature???  When I ordered the rig over the phone nobody told me that this is
he way they ship.  And to boot, I would have to drive over one hour to a UPS
elivery center to pick up the radio. I certainly hope they will call me
omorrow and straighten this whole mess out.  This certainly does not give me a
ood impression about the company.  Just venting!!!!  Mark KB3Z


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