Subject: RE: Security Camera at the Mail Boxes
From: Debra Aaron (daaron7706@msn.com)
Date: Tue May 11 2004 - 09:51:05 CDT
It sounds to me like the issue is with the U.S. Post office. How can they
confirm a delivery without a signature from you? I don't think the postal
carrier is required to phone or leave a message that you have a package
downstairs if it's something that is sent regular mail or parcel. Have your
packages sent certified or registered (requiring a signature - it's not that
much more and cheaper than losing $650) or FedX, UPS, DHL, Airborne.
Personally I have never had anything missing or stolen but I don't use the
U.S. Post office for any package that wouldn't fit in our mail boxes.
Unfortunately we don't have a mail room in our building.... just mail boxes.
I would also suggest that you stop down and have a chat with our mail
carrier and see what he or she could suggest. I think they come anywhere
from 1 - 2 pm but not positive.
Sorry you're having problems.
Debra
>From: "Michele Tittle" <micheletittle@sbcglobal.net>
>Reply-To: vanguard-talk@venus.soci.niu.edu
>To: <vanguard-talk@venus.soci.niu.edu>
>Subject: Security Camera at the Mail Boxes
>Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 09:26:50 -0500
>
>
>
>Is there ANYTHING we can do to install a security camera at the maiboxes.
>I have had my 6th packaged stolen since I moved into Vanguard since
>January. I have called the post office, I have instructed that no packages
>be left for me and that I am called to come down to get them (I have a home
>office) and/or they leave a slip if I am not at home. Despite my best
>efforts- I am only called on about 1 out of 5 packages and about one out of
>every 4 of those is being stolen. I have posted signs as well and I
>understand from talking with neighbors I am not the only one who has had
>packages stolen.
>
>I am out almost $650.00 now because the packages are being confirmed as
>delivered so I have no recourse with the shippers. My only other option is
>to get a post office box but that is just an additional expense and huge
>inconvenience. I know this issue has been brought up before but I don't
>recall the outcome and why we can't do this. Can this be brought up at the
>next home owners meetings or can someone explain why this is not an option?
>
>Thank you.
>
>Michele Tittle
>#701
>
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