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Re:Ask HN: What can be done to fix package delivery? by zhte415 on Friday July 31, 2015 @11:28AM (#9982343)
Deliver packages to your workplace.

The foot of the building is a common pick-up place where I work. The delivery person sends an automated text message when they arrive with a 10 minute pickup limit, and they'll call you after 5 minutes asking where you are. Calls and messages are recorded on their phone, so if you delegate someone to pick it up, or don't show up yourself, there's an audit trail.

Tracking works well for both parties, as they know where the package was within ~2 hour intervals and then where/when to expect it.

If that doesn't work, send to the local post office or pickup-station.

This problem is solved.

Re:Ask HN: What can be done to fix package delivery? by pjc50 on Friday July 31, 2015 @03:40PM (#9983897)
Quite a lot of companies will only ship to the cardholder address, unfortunately.
Re:Ask HN: What can be done to fix package delivery? by toomuchtodo on Friday July 31, 2015 @04:02PM (#9984047)
You can add additional addresses to your card. Just call and ask. I have several on file for my Discover and American Express cards.