> Scott heimdall writes:
>
> Blair P. Houghton > wrote:
>
>> If the shipment doesn't require a signature, they're done when
>> they drop it on your stoop.
>
>
>Unless they have prior notice that there is no safe place to leave it.
>They owe a duty to make reasonable efforts to effect safe delivery, and
>they fail that duty by delivering to a location that they have been
>notified will put the package at risk.

With shipments requiring no signature the customer (you) bears no
responsibility whatsoever, all liablity is between shipper and carrier...
without signature if the package is lost, stolen, and/or damaged resolving the
matter is strictly between the carrier and shipper. Most shippers these days
opt for no-signature delivery for shipments under certain dollar value to save
on shipping costs, of which the customer (you) receives no monetary benefit but
also bears no burdon.

I've had many shipments arrive late even though I've paid for "express"
delivery... I'm still responsible to pay for the product but have had the
"express" charge deducted, and most mail order/dot.com companys will then also
refund the entire shipping charge rather than risk losing a customer. In fact
when you're a steady customer all you need do is ask and most of the major
companys will drop the shipping charge when the order is placed, just be sure
to place your order with Customer Service during normal business hours, the
ordinary order takers are outsourced and have no authority.


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