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On Wed, 2 Jan 2019 23:15:53 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 1/2/2019 8:06 PM, wrote:
>> On Wed, 2 Jan 2019 Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> On 1/2/2019 penmart wrote:
>>>
>>>> Excellent moving method:
>>>>
https://www.pods.com/
>>>>
>>> It can be. My second POD that should have been here 12/26 will be here
>>> this afternoon. When they screw up, they do nothing to fix their error
>>> no matter how much of a delay they cause. Poor customer service.

>>
>> Actually there wasn't a thing they could do, not like a POD can be
>> sent back like an under/over cooked steak.
>>
>> Can't totally blame them, you need to share half of the blame, you
>> chose to move at the busiest holiday season.

>
>
>BS, when the customer service twit does not enter the information it is
>not my fault. There was plenty they could do to move the pod faster.
>Plenty of truckers can deliver in 24 hours when needed, they can sure do
>it in less than 9 days if they wanted to.
>
>My second pod was delivered today. Again, they never put the pickup in
>the system.


You neglected to mention that lapse in your original post. If you
knew of the neglect at the onset why didn't you notify them much
sooner? It's kind of difficult to believe that was the excuse they
gave you... that's like the dog ate the homework. Why would they pick
up one but not the second one? Wasn't someone there for the pickup?
If they sent you two PODS it's only logical that they'd know to pick
up two PODS. They would have sent a truck that could pick up several
PODS. bring them to a warehouse and wait until they had enough to load
on a large vehical to make the run to Florida, they are not going to
make a long run with one POD. And there would have been paperwork
with signitures, this is not something one does over the phone like
ordering a pizza. Everytime I moved the moving company would send
someone to examine what it was I was moving so they could estimate
what size van would be needed, and there'd be lots of paperwork that
described exactly what was to be done from pick up to delivery.

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On 1/3/2019 6:11 PM, wrote:
> On Wed, 2 Jan 2019 23:15:53 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>> On 1/2/2019 8:06 PM,
wrote:
>>> On Wed, 2 Jan 2019 Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>> On 1/2/2019 penmart wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Excellent moving method:
>>>>>
https://www.pods.com/
>>>>>
>>>> It can be. My second POD that should have been here 12/26 will be here
>>>> this afternoon. When they screw up, they do nothing to fix their error
>>>> no matter how much of a delay they cause. Poor customer service.
>>>
>>> Actually there wasn't a thing they could do, not like a POD can be
>>> sent back like an under/over cooked steak.
>>>
>>> Can't totally blame them, you need to share half of the blame, you
>>> chose to move at the busiest holiday season.

>>
>>
>> BS, when the customer service twit does not enter the information it is
>> not my fault. There was plenty they could do to move the pod faster.
>> Plenty of truckers can deliver in 24 hours when needed, they can sure do
>> it in less than 9 days if they wanted to.
>>
>> My second pod was delivered today. Again, they never put the pickup in
>> the system.

>
> You neglected to mention that lapse in your original post. If you
> knew of the neglect at the onset why didn't you notify them much
> sooner? It's kind of difficult to believe that was the excuse they
> gave you... that's like the dog ate the homework. Why would they pick
> up one but not the second one? Wasn't someone there for the pickup?
> If they sent you two PODS it's only logical that they'd know to pick
> up two PODS. They would have sent a truck that could pick up several
> PODS. bring them to a warehouse and wait until they had enough to load
> on a large vehical to make the run to Florida, they are not going to
> make a long run with one POD. And there would have been paperwork
> with signitures, this is not something one does over the phone like
> ordering a pizza. Everytime I moved the moving company would send
> someone to examine what it was I was moving so they could estimate
> what size van would be needed, and there'd be lots of paperwork that
> described exactly what was to be done from pick up to delivery.
>

The first pod was dropped off two months earlier so we could make some
space in the house for the realtor. It was moved to a storage yard long
before I had the second one brought. It was stored locally so I did not
have to pay for transport to Florida way sooner.

There is no paperwork with signatures, it is done over the phone and no
one has to be there for drop off or pickup. Both were to be transported
to FL at the same time for delivery the same day.
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On 2019-01-03 8:49 p.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> The first pod was dropped off two months earlier so we could make some
> space in the house for the realtor.Â* It was moved to a storage yard long
> before I had the second one brought.Â* It was stored locally so I did not
> have to pay for transport to Florida way sooner.
>
> There is no paperwork with signatures, it is done over the phone and no
> one has to be there for drop off or pickup.Â* Both were to be transported
> to FL at the same time for delivery the same day.



There are systems in place this days to make shipping and delivery a lot
more reliable. I had posted last week about my dryer dying on Christmas
day and decided to replace it rather than another expense repair on an
old dryer. I lucked out and caught a great deal on a Boxing Day sale
and ordered a Whirlpool. They checked the computer and confirmed they
had one in stock at their warehouse and it could be delivered Friday or
Saturday. I opted for Saturday because I have Friday commitments. I was
told I would get an automated call about delivery time. That came on
Thursday night and advised it would be delivered between 12 and 3pm
Saturday. Then I got a call at 1:20 pm Saturday saying the truck would
be here in 10 minutes. They showed up 10 minutes later.

The driver explained that the notices are generated by his computer
tablet. As soon as they get the signature and snap a picture of the
appliance in position the system automatically calculates his travel
time to the next delivery and generates a call. What a difference
between today and my truck driving days 35 years ago. I was out of sight
and out of mind. If anyone was wondering about my delivery time they had
to call the shop and have them radio me, or our other crews could radio
me. Even then I would only get that if I were near the radio.

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On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 11:25:57 -0500, Dave Smith
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>On 2019-01-03 8:49 p.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
>> The first pod was dropped off two months earlier so we could make some
>> space in the house for the realtor.* It was moved to a storage yard long
>> before I had the second one brought.* It was stored locally so I did not
>> have to pay for transport to Florida way sooner.
>>
>> There is no paperwork with signatures, it is done over the phone and no
>> one has to be there for drop off or pickup.* Both were to be transported
>> to FL at the same time for delivery the same day.

>
>
>There are systems in place this days to make shipping and delivery a lot
>more reliable. I had posted last week about my dryer dying on Christmas
>day and decided to replace it rather than another expense repair on an
>old dryer. I lucked out and caught a great deal on a Boxing Day sale
>and ordered a Whirlpool. They checked the computer and confirmed they
>had one in stock at their warehouse and it could be delivered Friday or
>Saturday. I opted for Saturday because I have Friday commitments. I was
>told I would get an automated call about delivery time. That came on
>Thursday night and advised it would be delivered between 12 and 3pm
>Saturday. Then I got a call at 1:20 pm Saturday saying the truck would
>be here in 10 minutes. They showed up 10 minutes later.
>
>The driver explained that the notices are generated by his computer
>tablet. As soon as they get the signature and snap a picture of the
>appliance in position the system automatically calculates his travel
>time to the next delivery and generates a call. What a difference
>between today and my truck driving days 35 years ago. I was out of sight
>and out of mind. If anyone was wondering about my delivery time they had
>to call the shop and have them radio me, or our other crews could radio
>me. Even then I would only get that if I were near the radio.


I spoke to my neighbor accross the road this morning and asked him
about his experience with PODS. He said a designated person had to be
there to receive the empty POD, a designated person had to be there
for the pick up of the loaded POD, and a designated person had be
there to receive the loaded POD at the destination... and at each
point someone had to sign and the POD driver takes a photo. Nowadays
when the UPS driver drops off a delivery that doesn't require a
signature they take a photo of the parcel at the door... same as your
dryer experience. Delivery people don't just drop things off/pick
things up and leave unless it's something of little value. I get
deliveries from Amazon most every day, with expensive items the driver
needs a signature... yesterday the parcel was four tins of hand cream,
cost $5 per, no signature required, day before it was the straps for
my eyeglasses, no sig required, but when I ordered a flat screen TV or
a new PC a sig was required or they don't leave it, then they'd leave
instructions to call UPS to make arrangements for a day when you're
home or pick it up from the UPS depot. UPS gives one shot at an
appointed day, no appointed time so it behooves to be there all day.
If PODS accepts delivery of an empty POD from just a phone call then
it would be a no-brainer to have them drop off an empty POD or two on
a SOB neighbor's front lawn and drive off. And I don't believe that
PODS will drop off a filled POD on some lawn six states away with no
designated person to receive it.... and the driver will phone to say
they'll be there in an hour, no one answers the call then the POD goes
directly into storage and it's your problem to arrange for redelivery.
Even as a kid I deliver groceries, my instruction were that someone
had to be there to receive them or I was to bring them back to the
store, can't just leave perishale groceries at the door with no one
home. When I delivered newpapers that was typically tossed at the
door, but a few customers wanted their paper in a milk box or inside
their storm door.... in those days there were no plastic baggies....
but there was always some agreed upon spot protected from the weather.
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On 1/4/2019 1:55 PM, wrote:

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>> On 2019-01-03 8:49 p.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:


>>> There is no paperwork with signatures, it is done over the phone and no
>>> one has to be there for drop off or pickup.Â* Both were to be transported
>>> to FL at the same time for delivery the same day.

>>




> about his experience with PODS. He said a designated person had to be
> there to receive the empty POD, a designated person had to be there
> for the pick up of the loaded POD, and a designated person had be
> there to receive the loaded POD at the destination... and at each
> point someone had to sign and the POD driver takes a photo.
> appointed day, no appointed time so it behooves to be there all day.
> If PODS accepts delivery of an empty POD from just a phone call then
> it would be a no-brainer to have them drop off an empty POD or two on
> a SOB neighbor's front lawn and drive off. And I don't believe that
> PODS will drop off a filled POD on some lawn six states away with no
> designated person to receive it.... and the driver will phone to say
> they'll be there in an hour, no one answers the call then the POD goes
> directly into storage and it's your problem to arrange for redelivery.


You won't be pranking your neighbor. There is a delivery charge and
your credit card is charged before it is dropped. They have the
information where to drop and what end faces where. I get and email,
phone call and text for ech move.

Here is the text from PODS about the last delivery:

PODS: Your container is estimated to arrive 01/02, between 1:00 PM-4:00
PM. No one is required to be present for delivery. Reply STOP to end msgs.

This is a typical email for each move:
Dear Edwin,
THANKS FOR CHOOSING PODS!

Your estimated 3-hour service window is posted above. Please
remember this is only an estimate. We try really hard to be on time, but
sometimes uncontrollable stuff like traffic and weather can delay us.



You don't have to call and let us know you got this message.
You don't have to be there for your container delivery or pick-up.
While we can't change your service window for tomorrow, we can
reschedule for a different day. Just call us ASAP.
Before delivery or pick-up, please clear an area 12' wide, 15' high, and
deep enough to fit the length of your container.


We're here to help! Got a question about your account? Call our
Sales and Service Center at 855-671-7637.




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On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 8:55:44 AM UTC-10, Sheldon wrote:
> On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 11:25:57 -0500, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
>
> >On 2019-01-03 8:49 p.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> >
> >> The first pod was dropped off two months earlier so we could make some
> >> space in the house for the realtor.Â* It was moved to a storage yard long
> >> before I had the second one brought.Â* It was stored locally so I did not
> >> have to pay for transport to Florida way sooner.
> >>
> >> There is no paperwork with signatures, it is done over the phone and no
> >> one has to be there for drop off or pickup.Â* Both were to be transported
> >> to FL at the same time for delivery the same day.

> >
> >
> >There are systems in place this days to make shipping and delivery a lot
> >more reliable. I had posted last week about my dryer dying on Christmas
> >day and decided to replace it rather than another expense repair on an
> >old dryer. I lucked out and caught a great deal on a Boxing Day sale
> >and ordered a Whirlpool. They checked the computer and confirmed they
> >had one in stock at their warehouse and it could be delivered Friday or
> >Saturday. I opted for Saturday because I have Friday commitments. I was
> >told I would get an automated call about delivery time. That came on
> >Thursday night and advised it would be delivered between 12 and 3pm
> >Saturday. Then I got a call at 1:20 pm Saturday saying the truck would
> >be here in 10 minutes. They showed up 10 minutes later.
> >
> >The driver explained that the notices are generated by his computer
> >tablet. As soon as they get the signature and snap a picture of the
> >appliance in position the system automatically calculates his travel
> >time to the next delivery and generates a call. What a difference
> >between today and my truck driving days 35 years ago. I was out of sight
> >and out of mind. If anyone was wondering about my delivery time they had
> >to call the shop and have them radio me, or our other crews could radio
> >me. Even then I would only get that if I were near the radio.

>
> I spoke to my neighbor accross the road this morning and asked him
> about his experience with PODS. He said a designated person had to be
> there to receive the empty POD, a designated person had to be there
> for the pick up of the loaded POD, and a designated person had be
> there to receive the loaded POD at the destination... and at each
> point someone had to sign and the POD driver takes a photo. Nowadays
> when the UPS driver drops off a delivery that doesn't require a
> signature they take a photo of the parcel at the door... same as your
> dryer experience. Delivery people don't just drop things off/pick
> things up and leave unless it's something of little value. I get
> deliveries from Amazon most every day, with expensive items the driver
> needs a signature... yesterday the parcel was four tins of hand cream,
> cost $5 per, no signature required, day before it was the straps for
> my eyeglasses, no sig required, but when I ordered a flat screen TV or
> a new PC a sig was required or they don't leave it, then they'd leave
> instructions to call UPS to make arrangements for a day when you're
> home or pick it up from the UPS depot. UPS gives one shot at an
> appointed day, no appointed time so it behooves to be there all day.
> If PODS accepts delivery of an empty POD from just a phone call then
> it would be a no-brainer to have them drop off an empty POD or two on
> a SOB neighbor's front lawn and drive off. And I don't believe that
> PODS will drop off a filled POD on some lawn six states away with no
> designated person to receive it.... and the driver will phone to say
> they'll be there in an hour, no one answers the call then the POD goes
> directly into storage and it's your problem to arrange for redelivery.
> Even as a kid I deliver groceries, my instruction were that someone
> had to be there to receive them or I was to bring them back to the
> store, can't just leave perishale groceries at the door with no one
> home. When I delivered newpapers that was typically tossed at the
> door, but a few customers wanted their paper in a milk box or inside
> their storm door.... in those days there were no plastic baggies....
> but there was always some agreed upon spot protected from the weather.


Home deliveries are the future. Homes are going to need a receiving area for deliveries. You allow access into the area through your cell phone which connects to a video system. Perhaps there'll have a standard docking station for robo-deliveries. In that case, you'll get a notification of the delivery. I could use one of those. I've come home to find AC compressors and car mufflers at my front door. So far, I've been lucky.
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On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:58:42 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:

> Home deliveries are the future. Homes are going to need a receiving area for deliveries. You allow access into the area through your cell phone which connects to a video system. Perhaps there'll have a standard docking station for robo-deliveries. In that case, you'll get a notification of the delivery. I could use one of those. I've come home to find AC compressors and car mufflers at my front door. So far, I've been lucky.


I have a receiving area. There's a small table next to my back door. A
substantial overhang protects the area from weather. We don't live in a
third-world ********, so we don't worry that much about theft.

As a bonus, every time we actually see the UPS guy, he compliments us
on our deck. I'm sure the drone will be indifferent to our skills.

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On 1/4/2019 2:56 PM, dsi1 wrote:
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>
> Home deliveries are the future. Homes are going to need a receiving area for deliveries. You allow access into the area through your cell phone which connects to a video system. Perhaps there'll have a standard docking station for robo-deliveries. In that case, you'll get a notification of the delivery. I could use one of those. I've come home to find AC compressors and car mufflers at my front door. So far, I've been lucky.
>


Amazon has done some thing where they can leave packages in the trunk of
your GM car and with a special door lock in your house.

Don't forget UPS My Choice where you can designate a spot for the driver
too. Not as good as a locked spot, but it may hople to have it dropped
at a side door or such.

I also get an email showing my mail coming for the day. Dign ip with
the USP for Informed Delivery.
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On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 12:22:50 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:58:42 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
>
>> Home deliveries are the future. Homes are going to need a receiving area for deliveries. You allow access into the area through your cell phone which connects to a video system. Perhaps there'll have a standard docking station for robo-deliveries. In that case, you'll get a notification of the delivery. I could use one of those. I've come home to find AC compressors and car mufflers at my front door. So far, I've been lucky.

>
>I have a receiving area. There's a small table next to my back door. A
>substantial overhang protects the area from weather. We don't live in a
>third-world ********, so we don't worry that much about theft.


Theft isn't limited to third-world ********s, unfortunately. On
another note, I get the impression your mental capacities are
deteriorating quickly lately.
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On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 10:22:54 AM UTC-10, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:58:42 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
>
> > Home deliveries are the future. Homes are going to need a receiving area for deliveries. You allow access into the area through your cell phone which connects to a video system. Perhaps there'll have a standard docking station for robo-deliveries. In that case, you'll get a notification of the delivery. I could use one of those. I've come home to find AC compressors and car mufflers at my front door. So far, I've been lucky.

>
> I have a receiving area. There's a small table next to my back door. A
> substantial overhang protects the area from weather. We don't live in a
> third-world ********, so we don't worry that much about theft.
>
> As a bonus, every time we actually see the UPS guy, he compliments us
> on our deck. I'm sure the drone will be indifferent to our skills.
>
> Cindy Hamilton


We live in a condo so there's that... OTOH, my son made a claim for non-delivery of a package and had the item re-sent. He later discovered the package in the door fronting the street. It had been left there for weeks. If we could have have drone delivery on the upstairs lanai, that would be just awesome.


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On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 10:34:05 AM UTC-10, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 1/4/2019 2:56 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> >
> >
> > Home deliveries are the future. Homes are going to need a receiving area for deliveries. You allow access into the area through your cell phone which connects to a video system. Perhaps there'll have a standard docking station for robo-deliveries. In that case, you'll get a notification of the delivery. I could use one of those. I've come home to find AC compressors and car mufflers at my front door. So far, I've been lucky.
> >

>
> Amazon has done some thing where they can leave packages in the trunk of
> your GM car and with a special door lock in your house.
>
> Don't forget UPS My Choice where you can designate a spot for the driver
> too. Not as good as a locked spot, but it may hople to have it dropped
> at a side door or such.
>
> I also get an email showing my mail coming for the day. Dign ip with
> the USP for Informed Delivery.


When I had a business, the deliveries would go to my office. That was the perfect setup. I like it when I get an email notice of delivery. I'd prefer to have the notice texted to my phone though. I have not investigated the Amazon delivery options but I will. Thanks.
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On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 14:33:05 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 1/4/2019 1:55 PM, wrote:
>
>>
>>> On 2019-01-03 8:49 p.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:

>
>>>> There is no paperwork with signatures, it is done over the phone and no
>>>> one has to be there for drop off or pickup.* Both were to be transported
>>>> to FL at the same time for delivery the same day.
>>>

>
>
>
>> about his experience with PODS. He said a designated person had to be
>> there to receive the empty POD, a designated person had to be there
>> for the pick up of the loaded POD, and a designated person had be
>> there to receive the loaded POD at the destination... and at each
>> point someone had to sign and the POD driver takes a photo.
>> appointed day, no appointed time so it behooves to be there all day.
>> If PODS accepts delivery of an empty POD from just a phone call then
>> it would be a no-brainer to have them drop off an empty POD or two on
>> a SOB neighbor's front lawn and drive off. And I don't believe that
>> PODS will drop off a filled POD on some lawn six states away with no
>> designated person to receive it.... and the driver will phone to say
>> they'll be there in an hour, no one answers the call then the POD goes
>> directly into storage and it's your problem to arrange for redelivery.

>
>You won't be pranking your neighbor. There is a delivery charge and
>your credit card is charged before it is dropped. They have the
>information where to drop and what end faces where. I get and email,
>phone call and text for ech move.
>
>Here is the text from PODS about the last delivery:
>
>PODS: Your container is estimated to arrive 01/02, between 1:00 PM-4:00
>PM. No one is required to be present for delivery. Reply STOP to end msgs.
>
>This is a typical email for each move:
> Dear Edwin,
>THANKS FOR CHOOSING PODS!
>
> Your estimated 3-hour service window is posted above. Please
>remember this is only an estimate. We try really hard to be on time, but
>sometimes uncontrollable stuff like traffic and weather can delay us.
>
>
>
>You don't have to call and let us know you got this message.
>You don't have to be there for your container delivery or pick-up.
>While we can't change your service window for tomorrow, we can
>reschedule for a different day. Just call us ASAP.
>Before delivery or pick-up, please clear an area 12' wide, 15' high, and
>deep enough to fit the length of your container.
>
>
> We're here to help! Got a question about your account? Call our
>Sales and Service Center at 855-671-7637.


Then why is it you had a problem?
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On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 12:22:50 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
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>On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:58:42 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
>
>> Home deliveries are the future. Homes are going to need a receiving area for deliveries. You allow access into the area through your cell phone which connects to a video system. Perhaps there'll have a standard docking station for robo-deliveries. In that case, you'll get a notification of the delivery. I could use one of those. I've come home to find AC compressors and car mufflers at my front door. So far, I've been lucky.

>
>I have a receiving area. There's a small table next to my back door. A
>substantial overhang protects the area from weather. We don't live in a
>third-world ********, so we don't worry that much about theft.
>
>As a bonus, every time we actually see the UPS guy, he compliments us
>on our deck. I'm sure the drone will be indifferent to our skills.
>
>Cindy Hamilton


For many years we've had zero problems with deliveries, we have a
protected place at our garage door and there's a sign; leave packages
here.... never been a problem.
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>> On 1/4/2019 1:55 PM,
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>>
>>>
>>>> On 2019-01-03 8:49 p.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:

>>
>>>>> There is no paperwork with signatures, it is done over the phone and no
>>>>> one has to be there for drop off or pickup. Both were to be transported
>>>>> to FL at the same time for delivery the same day.
>>>>

>>
>>
>>
>>> about his experience with PODS. He said a designated person had to be
>>> there to receive the empty POD, a designated person had to be there
>>> for the pick up of the loaded POD, and a designated person had be
>>> there to receive the loaded POD at the destination... and at each
>>> point someone had to sign and the POD driver takes a photo.
>>> appointed day, no appointed time so it behooves to be there all day.
>>> If PODS accepts delivery of an empty POD from just a phone call then
>>> it would be a no-brainer to have them drop off an empty POD or two on
>>> a SOB neighbor's front lawn and drive off. And I don't believe that
>>> PODS will drop off a filled POD on some lawn six states away with no
>>> designated person to receive it.... and the driver will phone to say
>>> they'll be there in an hour, no one answers the call then the POD goes
>>> directly into storage and it's your problem to arrange for redelivery.

>>
>> You won't be pranking your neighbor. There is a delivery charge and
>> your credit card is charged before it is dropped. They have the
>> information where to drop and what end faces where. I get and email,
>> phone call and text for ech move.
>>
>> Here is the text from PODS about the last delivery:
>>
>> PODS: Your container is estimated to arrive 01/02, between 1:00 PM-4:00
>> PM. No one is required to be present for delivery. Reply STOP to end msgs.
>>
>> This is a typical email for each move:
>> Dear Edwin,
>> THANKS FOR CHOOSING PODS!
>>
>> Your estimated 3-hour service window is posted above. Please
>> remember this is only an estimate. We try really hard to be on time, but
>> sometimes uncontrollable stuff like traffic and weather can delay us.
>>
>>
>>
>> You don't have to call and let us know you got this message.
>> You don't have to be there for your container delivery or pick-up.
>> While we can't change your service window for tomorrow, we can
>> reschedule for a different day. Just call us ASAP.
>> Before delivery or pick-up, please clear an area 12' wide, 15' high, and
>> deep enough to fit the length of your container.
>>
>>
>> We're here to help! Got a question about your account? Call our
>> Sales and Service Center at 855-671-7637.

>
> Then why is it you had a problem?
>


He *doesn't* have a problem Popeye.

*YOOSE DO*


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Bruce wrote:
> On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 12:22:50 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
>> On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:58:42 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
>>
>>> Home deliveries are the future. Homes are going to need a receiving area for deliveries. You allow access into the area through your cell phone which connects to a video system. Perhaps there'll have a standard docking station for robo-deliveries. In that case, you'll get a notification of the delivery. I could use one of those. I've come home to find AC compressors and car mufflers at my front door. So far, I've been lucky.

>>
>> I have a receiving area. There's a small table next to my back door. A
>> substantial overhang protects the area from weather. We don't live in a
>> third-world ********, so we don't worry that much about theft.

>
> Theft isn't limited to third-world ********s, unfortunately. On
> another note, I get the impression your mental capacities are
> deteriorating quickly lately.
>


Not to worry Popeye ... Nobody can catch up to yoose state of mind.




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On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 18:23:18 -0600, Hank Rogers >
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>Bruce wrote:
>> On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 12:22:50 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:58:42 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
>>>
>>>> Home deliveries are the future. Homes are going to need a receiving area for deliveries. You allow access into the area through your cell phone which connects to a video system. Perhaps there'll have a standard docking station for robo-deliveries. In that case, you'll get a notification of the delivery. I could use one of those. I've come home to find AC compressors and car mufflers at my front door. So far, I've been lucky.
>>>
>>> I have a receiving area. There's a small table next to my back door. A
>>> substantial overhang protects the area from weather. We don't live in a
>>> third-world ********, so we don't worry that much about theft.

>>
>> Theft isn't limited to third-world ********s, unfortunately. On
>> another note, I get the impression your mental capacities are
>> deteriorating quickly lately.
>>

>
>Not to worry Popeye ... Nobody can catch up to yoose state of mind.


Oi!
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On 1/4/2019 5:33 PM, wrote:
> On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 14:33:05 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>> On 1/4/2019 1:55 PM,
wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>> On 2019-01-03 8:49 p.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:

>>
>>>>> There is no paperwork with signatures, it is done over the phone and no
>>>>> one has to be there for drop off or pickup.Â* Both were to be transported
>>>>> to FL at the same time for delivery the same day.
>>>>

>>
>>
>>
>>> about his experience with PODS. He said a designated person had to be
>>> there to receive the empty POD, a designated person had to be there
>>> for the pick up of the loaded POD, and a designated person had be
>>> there to receive the loaded POD at the destination... and at each
>>> point someone had to sign and the POD driver takes a photo.
>>> appointed day, no appointed time so it behooves to be there all day.
>>> If PODS accepts delivery of an empty POD from just a phone call then
>>> it would be a no-brainer to have them drop off an empty POD or two on
>>> a SOB neighbor's front lawn and drive off. And I don't believe that
>>> PODS will drop off a filled POD on some lawn six states away with no
>>> designated person to receive it.... and the driver will phone to say
>>> they'll be there in an hour, no one answers the call then the POD goes
>>> directly into storage and it's your problem to arrange for redelivery.

>>
>> You won't be pranking your neighbor. There is a delivery charge and
>> your credit card is charged before it is dropped. They have the
>> information where to drop and what end faces where. I get and email,
>> phone call and text for ech move.
>>
>> Here is the text from PODS about the last delivery:
>>
>> PODS: Your container is estimated to arrive 01/02, between 1:00 PM-4:00
>> PM. No one is required to be present for delivery. Reply STOP to end msgs.
>>
>> This is a typical email for each move:
>> Dear Edwin,
>> THANKS FOR CHOOSING PODS!
>>
>> Your estimated 3-hour service window is posted above. Please
>> remember this is only an estimate. We try really hard to be on time, but
>> sometimes uncontrollable stuff like traffic and weather can delay us.
>>
>>
>>
>> You don't have to call and let us know you got this message.
>> You don't have to be there for your container delivery or pick-up.
>> While we can't change your service window for tomorrow, we can
>> reschedule for a different day. Just call us ASAP.
>> Before delivery or pick-up, please clear an area 12' wide, 15' high, and
>> deep enough to fit the length of your container.
>>
>>
>> We're here to help! Got a question about your account? Call our
>> Sales and Service Center at 855-671-7637.

>
> Then why is it you had a problem?
>

Simple. As already explained, the customer service rep never entered
the information into their system until I checked two days later and saw
no change.
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wrote in message ...

On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 12:22:50 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:58:42 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
>
>> Home deliveries are the future. Homes are going to need a receiving area
>> for deliveries. You allow access into the area through your cell phone
>> which connects to a video system. Perhaps there'll have a standard
>> docking station for robo-deliveries. In that case, you'll get a
>> notification of the delivery. I could use one of those. I've come home to
>> find AC compressors and car mufflers at my front door. So far, I've been
>> lucky.

>
>I have a receiving area. There's a small table next to my back door. A
>substantial overhang protects the area from weather. We don't live in a
>third-world ********, so we don't worry that much about theft.
>
>As a bonus, every time we actually see the UPS guy, he compliments us
>on our deck. I'm sure the drone will be indifferent to our skills.
>
>Cindy Hamilton


For many years we've had zero problems with deliveries, we have a
protected place at our garage door and there's a sign; leave packages
here.... never been a problem.

==

But Sheldon, does that not show everyone where they can find your
packages???


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On Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 6:19:11 AM UTC-6, Ophelia wrote:
> wrote in message ...
>
> On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 12:22:50 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
> >On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:58:42 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
> >
> >> Home deliveries are the future. Homes are going to need a receiving area
> >> for deliveries. You allow access into the area through your cell phone
> >> which connects to a video system. Perhaps there'll have a standard
> >> docking station for robo-deliveries. In that case, you'll get a
> >> notification of the delivery. I could use one of those. I've come home to
> >> find AC compressors and car mufflers at my front door. So far, I've been
> >> lucky.

> >
> >I have a receiving area. There's a small table next to my back door. A
> >substantial overhang protects the area from weather. We don't live in a
> >third-world ********, so we don't worry that much about theft.
> >
> >As a bonus, every time we actually see the UPS guy, he compliments us
> >on our deck. I'm sure the drone will be indifferent to our skills.
> >
> >Cindy Hamilton

>
> For many years we've had zero problems with deliveries, we have a
> protected place at our garage door and there's a sign; leave packages
> here.... never been a problem.
>
> ==
>
> But Sheldon, does that not show everyone where they can find your
> packages???


ShelDUM lives OUT IN THE COUNTRY as much possible! Most sociopaths do! :-(

John Kuthe...
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On Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 10:19:35 AM UTC-5, John Kuthe wrote:
> On Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 6:19:11 AM UTC-6, Ophelia wrote:
> > wrote in message ...
> >
> > On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 12:22:50 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> > > wrote:
> >
> > >On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:58:42 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
> > >
> > >> Home deliveries are the future. Homes are going to need a receiving area
> > >> for deliveries. You allow access into the area through your cell phone
> > >> which connects to a video system. Perhaps there'll have a standard
> > >> docking station for robo-deliveries. In that case, you'll get a
> > >> notification of the delivery. I could use one of those. I've come home to
> > >> find AC compressors and car mufflers at my front door. So far, I've been
> > >> lucky.
> > >
> > >I have a receiving area. There's a small table next to my back door. A
> > >substantial overhang protects the area from weather. We don't live in a
> > >third-world ********, so we don't worry that much about theft.
> > >
> > >As a bonus, every time we actually see the UPS guy, he compliments us
> > >on our deck. I'm sure the drone will be indifferent to our skills.
> > >
> > >Cindy Hamilton

> >
> > For many years we've had zero problems with deliveries, we have a
> > protected place at our garage door and there's a sign; leave packages
> > here.... never been a problem.
> >
> > ==
> >
> > But Sheldon, does that not show everyone where they can find your
> > packages???

>
> ShelDUM lives OUT IN THE COUNTRY as much possible! Most sociopaths do! :-(
>
> John Kuthe...


Those "sociopaths" grow the food you eat.

Cindy Hamilton


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On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 22:57:32 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 1/4/2019 5:33 PM, wrote:
>> On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 14:33:05 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>>
>>> On 1/4/2019 1:55 PM,
wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On 2019-01-03 8:49 p.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>
>>>>>> There is no paperwork with signatures, it is done over the phone and no
>>>>>> one has to be there for drop off or pickup.* Both were to be transported
>>>>>> to FL at the same time for delivery the same day.
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> about his experience with PODS. He said a designated person had to be
>>>> there to receive the empty POD, a designated person had to be there
>>>> for the pick up of the loaded POD, and a designated person had be
>>>> there to receive the loaded POD at the destination... and at each
>>>> point someone had to sign and the POD driver takes a photo.
>>>> appointed day, no appointed time so it behooves to be there all day.
>>>> If PODS accepts delivery of an empty POD from just a phone call then
>>>> it would be a no-brainer to have them drop off an empty POD or two on
>>>> a SOB neighbor's front lawn and drive off. And I don't believe that
>>>> PODS will drop off a filled POD on some lawn six states away with no
>>>> designated person to receive it.... and the driver will phone to say
>>>> they'll be there in an hour, no one answers the call then the POD goes
>>>> directly into storage and it's your problem to arrange for redelivery.
>>>
>>> You won't be pranking your neighbor. There is a delivery charge and
>>> your credit card is charged before it is dropped. They have the
>>> information where to drop and what end faces where. I get and email,
>>> phone call and text for ech move.
>>>
>>> Here is the text from PODS about the last delivery:
>>>
>>> PODS: Your container is estimated to arrive 01/02, between 1:00 PM-4:00
>>> PM. No one is required to be present for delivery. Reply STOP to end msgs.
>>>
>>> This is a typical email for each move:
>>> Dear Edwin,
>>> THANKS FOR CHOOSING PODS!
>>>
>>> Your estimated 3-hour service window is posted above. Please
>>> remember this is only an estimate. We try really hard to be on time, but
>>> sometimes uncontrollable stuff like traffic and weather can delay us.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> You don't have to call and let us know you got this message.
>>> You don't have to be there for your container delivery or pick-up.
>>> While we can't change your service window for tomorrow, we can
>>> reschedule for a different day. Just call us ASAP.
>>> Before delivery or pick-up, please clear an area 12' wide, 15' high, and
>>> deep enough to fit the length of your container.
>>>
>>>
>>> We're here to help! Got a question about your account? Call our
>>> Sales and Service Center at 855-671-7637.

>>
>> Then why is it you had a problem?
>>

>Simple. As already explained, the customer service rep never entered
>the information into their system until I checked two days later and saw
>no change.


Then someone screwed up... as I said, "shit happens", and during
holiday times is when most shit happens. I don't think there was any
loss involved, you were disappointed.
Finally my New Years trash pick up occured early this morning... I was
annoyed because not knowing when they would arrive I had to walk the
trash out a few times each day. I wouldn't mind were it during nice
weather but each time I walked the 600' round trip in cold rain. And
this time we had a lot of trash, the Chewy's shipment arrived the day
before New Years eve... I could barely fit all the corrugated cartons
into the recycle bin.
Anyway a late trash pick up occurs often, I've become used to it. when
I phone it's always that the truck broke down. I would change trash
companys only there is no other one here and even if I could change
the same problems would occur, perhaps worse.
I'm glad your POD finally arrived rather than they lost it.
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On Sat, 5 Jan 2019 11:08:26 -0000, "Ophelia" >
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>
>wrote in message ...
>
>On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 12:22:50 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:
>
>>On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:58:42 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
>>
>>> Home deliveries are the future. Homes are going to need a receiving area
>>> for deliveries. You allow access into the area through your cell phone
>>> which connects to a video system. Perhaps there'll have a standard
>>> docking station for robo-deliveries. In that case, you'll get a
>>> notification of the delivery. I could use one of those. I've come home to
>>> find AC compressors and car mufflers at my front door. So far, I've been
>>> lucky.

>>
>>I have a receiving area. There's a small table next to my back door. A
>>substantial overhang protects the area from weather. We don't live in a
>>third-world ********, so we don't worry that much about theft.
>>
>>As a bonus, every time we actually see the UPS guy, he compliments us
>>on our deck. I'm sure the drone will be indifferent to our skills.
>>
>>Cindy Hamilton

>
>For many years we've had zero problems with deliveries, we have a
>protected place at our garage door and there's a sign; leave packages
>here.... never been a problem.
>
>==
>
>But Sheldon, does that not show everyone where they can find your
>packages???


When I say protected place it's protected from the weather... ther's a
big overhang so rain won't hit that corner. The sign is small, an
index card thumb tacked to the door, someone would need to drive
almost up to the door to read that sign, it's 300' from the road and
it's very rare to see anyone walking this road.... no one could see a
package from the roadway either. So far nothing was stolen... I don't
worry about it, anything gets stolen Amazon will send it again. I
usually have packages sent to my PO Box but occasionally its sent by a
third party that won't send to a PO Box, they need a house address,
why I've no idea.
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On Sat, 5 Jan 2019 11:08:26 -0000, "Ophelia" >
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>
>
>wrote in message ...
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>On Fri, 4 Jan 2019 12:22:50 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:
>
>>On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:58:42 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
>>
>>> Home deliveries are the future. Homes are going to need a receiving area
>>> for deliveries. You allow access into the area through your cell phone
>>> which connects to a video system. Perhaps there'll have a standard
>>> docking station for robo-deliveries. In that case, you'll get a
>>> notification of the delivery. I could use one of those. I've come home
>>> to
>>> find AC compressors and car mufflers at my front door. So far, I've been
>>> lucky.

>>
>>I have a receiving area. There's a small table next to my back door. A
>>substantial overhang protects the area from weather. We don't live in a
>>third-world ********, so we don't worry that much about theft.
>>
>>As a bonus, every time we actually see the UPS guy, he compliments us
>>on our deck. I'm sure the drone will be indifferent to our skills.
>>
>>Cindy Hamilton

>
>For many years we've had zero problems with deliveries, we have a
>protected place at our garage door and there's a sign; leave packages
>here.... never been a problem.
>
>==
>
>But Sheldon, does that not show everyone where they can find your
>packages???


When I say protected place it's protected from the weather... ther's a
big overhang so rain won't hit that corner. The sign is small, an
index card thumb tacked to the door, someone would need to drive
almost up to the door to read that sign, it's 300' from the road and
it's very rare to see anyone walking this road.... no one could see a
package from the roadway either. So far nothing was stolen... I don't
worry about it, anything gets stolen Amazon will send it again. I
usually have packages sent to my PO Box but occasionally its sent by a
third party that won't send to a PO Box, they need a house address,
why I've no idea.

==

So long as they are safe

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