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Dubious shipping dates - 11/21/2021 5:21:15 AM

KPB

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Just got notified about an incoming wine shipment scheduled to arrive on Tuesday or a Wednesday. Thing is… I teach Tuesday and won’t be home for FedEx, and Wednesday we head for Seattle to spend Thanksgiving with my son and daughter-in-law. We get back late on Monday. FedEx policy is to send packages back to the shipper after five days…

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RE: Dubious shipping dates - 11/21/2021 5:28:29 AM

cjsavino

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Redirect it to a place to pick up, I use a Walgreens locally for this.

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RE: Dubious shipping dates - 11/21/2021 5:37:46 AM

Redrunners

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Redirect to a Fedex store if one in the area.
You can pick it up when you return.

Pre-covid, I did this frequently when traveling.

Have also found that both UPS and Fedex leave at home without signature recently (not their policy, but in contactless times - happens frequently).
But could be an issue if you have porch pirates in your area.

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RE: Dubious shipping dates - 11/21/2021 6:14:07 AM

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When you go online at FedEx you can usually schedule a different delivery day. Just schedule the following Monday or, if the Fedex terminal is not to far away, you can ask them hold for pick-up. they're usually open till about 8pm. I have not had much luck in getting wine shipment redirected once UPS and Fedex have them in their systems.

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RE: Dubious shipping dates - 11/21/2021 1:39:27 PM

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No, the limit is five days. After five, they send it back.

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