Buying from ComicLink is getting to be a real pain in my arse.

[october]

Anyone else frustrated that they require FedEx to get an in-person sig on every damn package? They always show up in the afternoon when I am at work, they won't let me sign and leave the form, so then I have to drag my to the warehouse that's 30 minutes away to get the damn thing. Is there any way around this besides taking a day off work (which sure as hell isn't going to happen)?

 

[telerites]

Andy - I thought you could arrange with FedEx to pick it up from their facilities. I'm lucky - I have retired parents so I have everything sent to their house. They are almost always around.

[LordRahl]

Look at it this way. It's better than not requiring a signature and having FedEx leave a $8K package on your front door step where anyone can just walk by and take it, which is what Pedigree did to me a while ago.

[Guardian Comics]

Have books sent to your work...all my books are sent there, just for this reason.

 

Jim

[TheWatcher]

I wonder if you chose UPS or USPS as a shipping option would they require a sig with them, too?

[marvelcollector]

I agree, it's annoying.

I've had hundreds of packages left on my front porch with no problems, but with ComicLink I have to always be on the lookout for the delivery.

What's really annoying is that they have left their "re-delivery" notice a couple of times when somebody was home; UPS just didn't make enough noise.

 

There should be an option to refuse signature required....

 

 

(It's funny...I just got a package from them today.)

[marvelcollector]

I wonder if you chose UPS or USPS as a shipping option would they require a sig with them, too?

 

It's required for UPS as well.

[TheWatcher]

I wonder if you chose UPS or USPS as a shipping option would they require a sig with them, too?

 

It's required for UPS as well.

 

Saw that after I posted. I'm guessing they would require it for USPS, too

[october]

Andy - I thought you could arrange with FedEx to pick it up from their facilities. I'm lucky - I have retired parents so I have everything sent to their house. They are almost always around.

 

Any facility or just their warehouse?

 

I'll have to look into that. Maybe they can leave it at the FedEx store near my place.

[TheShadowKnows]

Andy - I thought you could arrange with FedEx to pick it up from their facilities. I'm lucky - I have retired parents so I have everything sent to their house. They are almost always around.

 

Any facility or just their warehouse?

 

I'll have to look into that. Maybe they can leave it at the FedEx store near my place.

Do you know your neighbors well?All my packages are left next door.

[VintageComics]

Shouldn't the title of this thread be "Shipping via Fed Ex is a real pain in my arse!"

 

[electricprune]

I'd be happy if they'd just ship mine at all. Or at least respond to an e-mail with an idea as to when they might could (that's for you Southerners) ship.

[supapimp]

solution. don't buy from comiclink anymore.

[TheWatcher]

No, because it's the shipper that requires the signature, not FedEx. I've had FedEx boxes left on my doorstep many times

[october]

Shouldn't the title of this thread be "Shipping via Fed Ex is a real pain in my arse!"

 

 

Nope.

 

ComicLink is the one requiring the sig. There are plenty of hassle-free options with FedEx that they could use just as easily.

[october]

Andy - I thought you could arrange with FedEx to pick it up from their facilities. I'm lucky - I have retired parents so I have everything sent to their house. They are almost always around.

 

Any facility or just their warehouse?

 

I'll have to look into that. Maybe they can leave it at the FedEx store near my place.

Do you know your neighbors well?All my packages are left next door.

 

No, just moved in, but good thought.

[october]

solution. don't buy from comiclink anymore.

 

Thanks for the help.

[VintageComics]

Shouldn't the title of this thread be "Shipping via Fed Ex is a real pain in my arse!"

 

 

Nope.

 

ComicLink is the one requiring the sig. There are plenty of hassle-free options with FedEx that they could use just as easily.

 

Gotcha. Probably safest for Comiclink as far as liability is concerned. I can imagine the thread that one day starts with "Comiclink didn't ask for sig. conf. and my package was stolen!"

 

I have a Fed Ex depot on my way home so I proactively call Fed Ex and have them hold all my shipments there so I can pick them up but I do feel your pain.

 

Alternate shipping address is probably your best bet.

[Inaflash]

Rent a small box from a UPS store near your home or office and authorize them to sign for packages. It might cost you $100 a year, but you won't ever have to worry about missing a package again.

 

Ken

[october]

All good options. I will figure something out before ordering from them again.