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MacBook coming through FedEx

Drew017

Drew017

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The MacBook (in the sig) that I have actually hasn't come yet! It'll be here on 3/2/12. My problem is with FedEx. I won't be at home to sign for it. The guy I bought it from had signature confirmation put on, but didn't know no one would be home to sign for it when it came. Can I leave a note on the door with the tracking number, signature, and instructions that it will be fine to leave it? No neighbors are usually home monday work days either...
 
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Fairly certain you can change the shipping address on FedEx online, but there's probably a time limit for that (like before a first delivery maybe). Or just as stated, should be able to, but good luck.
 
I'm not sure if FedEx does it but I know for Canada post if no one is there to sign at time of delivery they bring it to a local location (depending on the company I imagine) and they leave a note saying you can come get it at said location.

For instance, my friends were having a modem / router kit shipped to them through Canada post. When it arrived no one was home to sign for it so they (Canada Post) left a note saying it would be at the Shoppers uptown (has a post office) and they could pick it up then.

Also, having known people who have done shipping, I know that they need that signature for their records and it's all electronic so I don't think leaving your signature would work. Plus, as mentioned, do you really want to leave a macbook sitting on your front step? That's like yelling to a thief, "hey, come steal this."

Personally I'd say call up FedEx and ask them directly what will be done if you aren't home.
 
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Well, I live outside of a in a small town, and no one is around. Besides, I'll be home by 2:00. We'll see.
 
*Update- the guy dropped it off while no one was home after reading the note, so I guess it can work.
 
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