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So we are expecting a delivery by <\/span>UPS<\/span><\/a> – the world’s largest package delivery company. We come home after <\/span>all the drama last night <\/span><\/a>and realize that the UPS guys had come by and left a note. We call the number this morning and enquire about picking up the parcel. And they go “well it is our policy to attempt delivery atleast<\/span> 3 times before offering pick-up services” WTF<\/span>! They deliver between 8-4 am when we are happily punching away in our keyboards at work and we have other plans for Saturday which will keep us out of home.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Frustrated we tried to schedule the next delivery attempt on Monday where the probability<\/span> of us being at home when they deliver is higher… Nada! their 2nd<\/span> and 3rd delivery attempts must be consecutive days right after the 1st delivery attempt!<\/span><\/div>\n

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What kind of policy is that? I understand customer service and attempting to deliver on time but do they not have options for those like us who have other plans? And this at a time when gas hits $4+ a gallon! Eww<\/span>! I feel so bad for the delivery guys and for not being at home when they are trying to deliver! Guess we just got to live with it!<\/span><\/div>\n

Time UPS changed their policy though!<\/span>
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