posted on July 20, 2002 01:04:59 PM
Are more sellers beginning to require signature receipts to cover yourself with Paypal (in the event buyer says they did not receive item)? Or has nothing changed.
Signature confirmations could be inconvenient for people who cannot stay home to receive packages.
posted on July 20, 2002 05:12:14 PM
Hi, we used to use postal service almost 100%, now, especially since the rate increase, it is much better to use UPS, and you(the customer) may call UPS, and tell them to leave it without signature, if they fail the first time. UPS is way better because the insurance is free up to 100.00, and only .35 per 100.00 over that. UPS really works for me, and you can even decide to have the package shipped to their work address, that is usually cheaper yet, and , most places will let a package be signed for, and there are always neighbors/relatives that you can have the purchase shipped to as well. I do not work for UPS, but really, check them out!!
posted on July 20, 2002 05:46:34 PM
It use to be that if the UPS man tried to deliver a package that required a signature and no one was home he would leave a slip on the door where you could sign it and request that all future deliveries be left without the signature. The next day the UPS man left the package and took the signed form and they were no other slips left after that.
posted on July 20, 2002 06:37:42 PM
I thought Paypal only accepted Signed Confirmations as the only Proof of Shipment. I read that on the Paypal site and wondered if the DC# was a waste of effort.
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I just used UPS for the first time and loved it. I didn't request a Signature Confirmation, but loved the more detailed shipping route history it gives. My buyer's shipment took six days to arrive, but I had no complaints because they could see exactly where the package was.
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I use the USPS up to 2 pounds with DC#. I was considering making Sig. Conf. as a regular part of the deal, but am afraid it would aggravate the buyers if they had to run to the P.O. to pick up their package (or wait until Saturday to pick it up.). Also, it costs $1.30 extra.
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So, I am getting the impression from here that people rarely request a signed receipt.
I may, however, do so on very rare or expensive things.
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More opinions are welcome on this. Hind sight can be costly.
posted on July 20, 2002 06:43:21 PM
Over the past 3 years, I've shipped approx. 2000 packages via USPS PRIORITY with DC -- NEVER a lost or DAMAGED item!
posted on July 22, 2002 05:28:03 AM
problem is USPS DC does NOT ALWAYS SHOW UP ONLINE....for example I purchased an item and received it last week an EXPENSIVE item.... the seller shipped using USPS and were paranoid as the USPS advised that they "lost" the DC in the system therefore he had no proof of shipping.
However all was well I receive package and advised seller...
posted on July 22, 2002 05:36:15 AM
Not debating the merits or lack of thereof for the USPS DC system...ONLY explaining PP's requirements! DC is good for them...whether or not DC is "worthless" is a different story!
The PO admits to a 5% non-scan rate. My experience with Endicia is better than that...probably a 1% non-scan rate! Not tooooo bad for FREE!
