Scott > wrote:
>In article >,
> Blair P. Houghton > wrote:
>
>> Every time I get the slightest sniff that UPSDHLFedex won't be
>> able to get the package into my hands in a seamless manner, I
>> call and tell them to "hold for pickup".
>
>
>They'll do that for you?

All the time.

>When I've called UPS or Fed Ex to do this,
>they've refused, saying they have to attempt to make delivery. When I
>tell that there won't be anyone home for over a week, they don't care.

I've never had that problem. Maybe it depends on when you call.
If it's "already on the truck," of course you're screwed.

--Blair
"Arrange for a snowstorm over their
hub next time."