FedEx did it again!

[DennisCA]

My Traditions Springfield Hawken just arrived at my house.
(no pic's yet - hopefully get some up tonight)
The thing that kind of ticks me off is FedEx just dropped it off - no signature required. I realize it's a muzzleloader but it's still a firearm.
The only reason I knew it was delivered was I had signed up for email alerts and was notified when the package arrived at home.
I called my wife who was at home at the time to see if it was delivered and that's when I found out they just dropped it off!
I bought a single-shot muzzleloader pistol from them and the same thing happened! I emailed muzzleloaders.com to let them know, waiting on a response from them.

[DennisCA]

According to what I know (I could be wrong - but it doesn't happen often) firearms are suppose to be delivered and signed for by an adult, not just dropped off at the front door. The driver could have at least rang the damn bell or knocked on the door - neither one happened!

[stix213]

According to what I know (I could be wrong - but it doesn't happen often) firearms are suppose to be delivered and signed for by an adult, not just dropped off at the front door. The driver could have at least rang the damn bell or knocked on the door - neither one happened!

An "antique firearm" is legally not a firearm.

So, if your shipper did not specify to ship signature required, firstly how would FedEx know that you wanted them to, and secondly how would FedEx know what is even inside the box? I'm confused why you're displeased with FedEx for doing exactly what they were contracted to do.

[kelvin232]

Did what? Delivered your package per the shippers agreement? Great job Fed-Ex! They usually do a great job, along with all the other carriers. Particularly in this busy season, it's amazing how much these folks get done and done right.

^^^^ This

[DennisCA]

Haven't heard back the shipper (prob on monday) so I don't know they required of FedEx.

[NoHeavyHitter]

Did you pay the fee to require a delivery signature? If not, I bet I know why they just dropped it off..

[Jester3]

Read the contract

Did you pay the fee to require a delivery signature? If not, I bet I know why they just dropped it off..

Exactly. The Vendor form will ask when you order if you want an adult signature required, costs a few extra bucks.
The driver has no idea what is in the box, they just deliver/ drop them off at address like they are supposed to.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

If you have an issue with the delivery method, take it up with the dealer. Fed Ex delivered it the way they were told to. Signature required is an option chosen by the sender. There is no legal requirement whatsoever that it be signed for. I have had modern C&R's left on my door step before. I would prefer to have to sign for it but that must be worked out with the seller.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

An "antique firearm" is legally not a firearm.

So, if your shipper did not specify to ship signature required, firstly how would FedEx know that you wanted them to, and secondly how would FedEx know what is even inside the box? I'm confused why you're displeased with FedEx for doing exactly what they were contracted to do.

They would not know or need to know what is inside the box. No special endorsement required such as the ORM-D label on ammunition.

[ptroxx]

I'm willing to bet dollars to donuts that your shipper shipped your non-firearm w/o a signature required. It costs $3-$4 bucks more and makes shipping that much more expensive.

You also have to ask yourself why a Fed-Ex driver would drop off a package that is signature required without a signature? The hand-held won't even let him/her do so. It will not be completed until he/she has a signature (per policy). You'd have a door tag (that would be scanned to clear the package as delivery attempted).

In the end I think you put your foot in your mouth and you'll find Fed-Ex did exactly what they were contracted to do.

(Hint: if you track your package and it shows as delivered (left at front/back/side door, left behind bushes ect) you can be sure that no signature was required)

The hard working men and women who ship/move our stuff everyday get a lot of grief from idiot customers who blame them for their mistakes and misguided assumptions. This wouldn't be the first time someone blamed them for things outside of their control. (Remember the guy who was mad but gave them the wrong address ). You also could use hold at location if you know you won't be home (it is free FYI).

Keep up the great job all yee shipping folk. Tough job you got and I appreciate what these hard-working folks do day-in-and-day-out.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ what he said x2

I drive for ups, and I would have done the same thing.... If its not sig req all I would do is drop it at your front door and try to put the package out of sight ,,, some houses that's hard to do....... And I never ring the bell because I hate to wake sleeping babies or night workers... You haven't seen someone pissed off until you have woken up the baby,,,, Only real time I knock is for a sig or perishables ... Like Omaha steaks honey baked hams, prescriptions or what have you..

If you want to be mad at some it should either be yourself or the shipper .....TGIF

[sl0re10]

According to what I know (I could be wrong - but it doesn't happen often) firearms are suppose to be delivered and signed for by an adult, not just dropped off at the front door. The driver could have at least rang the damn bell or knocked on the door - neither one happened!

depends on what the shipper put down on the form.

I came home to one once; I was glad they left it so I didn't miss getting it...

[Hot Holster]

UPS always rings the doorbell

FedEx never rings the doorbell

USPS never rings the doorbell.

I like it when the doorbell rings.

[Dano3467]

Well I hope I don't have the same issue, have a 1911 coming in from SA...

[ptroxx]

Well I hope I don't have the same issue, have a 1911 coming in from SA...

As long a SA sent it sig req you wont have an issue ,,,,,,,,

[toddh]

Let me get this straight....

The OP is complaining that FEDEX delivered a package that...

Wasn't damaged

Wasn't late

Wasn't stolen

But he's upset that he couldn't sign for it ??


Change thread title to....

"I'm mad cause I couldn't leave my signature on the electronic tablet!!"




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