With the rise of online shopping, more and more of us
are getting the things we need delivered directly to our homes. Big companies have long pushed their clients
to order direct, but other goods and services providers, such as grocery and
produce boxes, wine and beer boxes, and ready-to-prepare meal or dinner
subscription boxes, are increasingly common these days. For those of us who live in houses or
buildings without secure delivery spots, the rise in home deliveries poses a
major problem. How can we ensure our packages arrive safely?
Make
Alternate Delivery Plans
One option is to think outside the home delivery
box. Rather than having packages
delivered to your unsecured front steps, consider having them delivered
someplace else. You can easily arrange
to pick up your package, either from a nearby post office or through a shipping
company’s retail location. A more
permanent version of this solution is to get a post office box. A PO box ensures your package remains safe, secure,
and climate controlled until you are able to come and collect it. Another option is to have packages delivered
directly to your place of work, just be sure to clear this arrangement with
your superiors first.
Secure
Your Delivery
If it is easier for you to have packages delivered
directly to your door, there are ways you can better secure your
deliveries. Shipping companies offer
more and more options for their users these days to help ensure secure
delivery. You can often view your
package’s location, reroute or change your delivery destination, or change the
desired delivery time, all in real time and all to better coordinate safe
delivery. Also, you can arrange to have
the shipping company send you a message as soon as the package has arrived,
which allows you to minimize the amount of time the package sits at your door unattended. If these kinds of tech-savvy solutions do not
appeal to you, there are other ways to help secure your delivery. If you are fortunate enough to have a
backyard or deck, request your package to be discretely placed at your backdoor,
or in some other, non-visible spot.
Storage
Lock Box
Perhaps the securest solution to apartment deliveries
is to get one of the many new delivery or parcel lock boxes that are now on the
market. These portable strong boxes come
in a wide array of colours, styles, and sizes, and they ensure your delivery
stays safe and dry until you return home. If you do intend to get a lock box
and you plan to place it in a shared space, such as a front porch, be sure to
clear it with the property owner and your fellow tenants first.
Online shopping can offer some great prices and a
greater level of convenience. By taking
a few precautions, you can reap the rewards of home delivery without running
the risks of losing your packages.
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