iPhone delivered to post office physical address?

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iPhone delivered to post office physical address?

Sorry if this is in the wrong section. I couldn't decide where it belongs.

Some time ago, the US Postal Service began receiving packages that normally couldn't be delivered to a P.O. box. This is done by putting the physical address of the post office, along with your P.O. box number as the "unit number." I have done this many times without problems in the past. I recently ordered my iPhone (AT&T) through the Apple website with the Post Office address using the method described above. It has shipped via UPS, and I'm hoping this won't be a problem. Has anyone done this before? Is it possible/necessary to pre-sign and give the paper to the Post Office before delivery? Or do I sign for it when I get my phone from the Post Office? There is an option to change the address on the UPS website for $5. I'm wondering if that would be the best option. Thanks in advance!

Posted on Sep 26, 2014 4:03 PM

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pogster

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Sep 26, 2014 4:23 PM in response to Moe41

Have you tried going down to your local post office and asking them how it might work? I'm assuming UPS will just drop off the parcel at the post office and they will hold if for you and you sign for it when picked up.

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Sep 26, 2014 4:29 PM in response to Moe41

All experience I have had is that it is required to sign before it will be dropped off, that means you cannot come in sometime later and sign. Apple has also said they will not deliver to a Post Office Box, it must be a physical address.

When it ships, check and see if there is a pre-sign button, from which you can pre-sing electronically or download a form to fill out and sign so the driver can leave the purchase for you.

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Moe41 Author

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Sep 30, 2014 2:07 PM in response to Moe41

Thanks for the replies. I asked someone at the post office and she said they sign for the whole lot that UPS delivers to the post office, then I sign when I receive the package. It likely won't get here until Monday, so I'll find out for sure then. Thanks again!

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Sep 30, 2014 2:12 PM in response to Moe41

You are welcome, Moe...please get back with the results of exactly how this works out. Interesting to compare with some of the stuff said about Apple delivery rules.

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pogster

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Sep 30, 2014 2:47 PM in response to Ralph Landry1

Thanks Moe.

Apple's delivery rules seem to be just suggestions thus at the mercy of the carrier or carrier's subcontractors. My phone was simply placed on top of the mail box without a signature from me. A couple hours later the delivery status was updated to delivered. Nowhere on the box did it say a signature was required so I can't really put blame on the subcontractor that delivered it. I wasn't too please and I made Apple aware of the way it was delivered.

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Sep 30, 2014 2:48 PM in response to pogster

And for my area, or at least everything I have received from Apple, a signature has been required. Even a couple dollar wire had to have a signature.

I just find it interesting to see these different ways deliveries are handled...and if we have the opportunity to get direct feedback on delivery to the US Postal Service - great.

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