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ERASER5 · 12-31-2012, 06:11 PM

I moved the car into the garage a little while ago. I shut the door and had time to plug up the code reader, scan for codes, plug the #4 plug wire and plug. Walked out of the garage.Now this whole 20 min or so, the salamander heater was blasting (read lots of noise), and radio was on loud enough to be heard over the heater. The noise can be heard to the road.

So I am heading in call for parts, but detour to the mailbox and I see big fresh boot prints in the falling snow. Yep, they go in and back out. Nothing on the porch. I walk in and on the floor is a package! THE JACK WAGON OPENED MY FRONT DOOR! I am not a happy camper right now. I realize he was trying to help keep the package dry, but come on! Bad,bad idea, bad, bad thinks could have come from it.

I am still thinking about calling UPS, but I really don't want to get the guy fired, just tuned up a little.

Shooters_7 · 12-31-2012, 06:53 PM

I'd call as that guy will get shot eventually or at least down here. At least your guy delivered to the correct house. I have issues with UPS here taking my stuff to the house on the opposite end of the street and leaving it. They're kind enough to walk down and let me know I have packages at their house.

shawno72 · 12-31-2012, 07:02 PM

Next time he's around ask for your key back

**too much stuff** · 12-31-2012, 07:11 PM

Sounds like a no win situation. Would you have been mad if he left it in the snow? Mad if you had to go to ups to pick it up? I would have been upset if they opened my house door also...

**Stocker** · 12-31-2012, 07:41 PM

What if the driver called out that he'd set the package inside, but he wasn't heard over the heater and radio? Just a thought....

cdowns · 12-31-2012, 07:53 PM

buy local

GOPAPA · 12-31-2012, 08:33 PM

I had an agreement with the ups guy and gal where I lived before moving to Idaho to where to put a pkg if we were not home.. right beside the rear door,,under cover of the roof..never had no problems .. but every situation is some what different ,,but to open my doors to my house with out asking first does not get it with me either..

ERASER5 · 12-31-2012, 08:41 PM

No foot prints toward the garage. Never came close to it. On the porch, beside the door is a rocking chair with no snow and a cushion. The package would have also set on the door sill plate and leaned on the door. He had options, he chose poorly and a bit dangerously.

**Stocker** · 12-31-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

buy local

Depending on where you live, that option is simply not always an option.

Sillyoldman · 12-31-2012, 10:00 PM

If you complain he'll just be rewarded. Lets say he gets suspended for three days. No biggie he's a Teamster. He'll get time off while a union BA fights for him. In the end the Union agrees to a settlement which pays the driver more than what he would have earned working. I did that job for eleven years it was not uncommon to knock on a door and have it open. When It did I'd slide the package inside and quietly shut the door. Personally I'd just make a point to talk to him about it. Be thankful the person that walked through your unlocked door did so with good intentions.

MadManAndrew · 12-31-2012, 11:40 PM

Probably a newbie seasonal driver with good intentions that doesn't know any better. Better than the ones that steal your stuff or just throw it at your door.
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Sicklajoie · 12-31-2012, 11:56 PM

I think he had good intentions and was doing you a favor keeping it dry. If you don't want it to happen again either leave a note stating where you want it left or keep the door locked. This time of year is pretty stressful for the delivery industry and I'm pretty sure he was trying to do the right thing.
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ERASER5 · 01-01-2013, 12:26 AM

Yea, my unlocked door, while I was home. Did I mention that I carry? Only minutes separated a good day from a very bad day. And I mentioned that I think his intentions were good or the police would have been involved. Then he could get 3 days off and community service.

TennesseeZ · 01-01-2013, 01:16 AM

About 15 years back I lived 5 miles down a dirt road in the swamp. Had problems with UPS finding it. Long story short, they can put maps and instructions in the computer so when your name comes up the driver knows what you want, you could have them save where you want your package left if you're not there. Like I say, it was 15 yrs ago, but it might be something to look into. And I agree with you, I'd a been smokin too if somebody opened my door without me knowing about it. That was a capital B, capital A, capital D, bad idea.

treveiger · 01-01-2013, 02:20 AM

I bet it was the best intentions but went too far. I've had a mail lady give her husband my address because from my mail she knew I had a business that might have some equipment he needed. Long story short he stopped by and told me who he was and I helped him find what he needed. I thought that what she did could get her in trouble but it didn't bother me although it was weird lol. But opening your door is a little to far I agree.
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jrdv · 01-01-2013, 04:02 AM

I guess I still live in a good part of the world. My UPS driver knows me by name and has my cell number. I also gave him the pass code to my garage door so he can leave packages inside when I'm not home.

I do live where you can't buy anything local except ciggs and gas, so UPS is my brown santa. I order 90% of my parts online because it is over 50 miles to the "local" parts store that usually has to order the part I need, and that takes 3 days to get.

Long story short....the guy was helping you out, especially if you live where someone might decide to take your package off the front porch for you.

I would give him a break for keeping your **** safe. I also have a gun close to hand, but I check first before I shoot......sometimes!

john

Indian113 · 01-01-2013, 07:35 AM

Around here if a package sets out in sight it's open season for thieves! I think he did you a favor and your complainin if you"Carry" you should have some common sense to realize he's a delivery man and not a Thief.

WadmalawJoe · 01-01-2013, 09:00 AM

He had good intentions, he probably knocked first, but also heard loud music coming from the garage and assumed you couldn't hear so opened door and slid package in. He should have banged on the garage door though. Next time you get a package from him I would say thanks but be careful someone else may have shot you for opening their door. Make him think about it rather than yelling at him.
We are on good terms with ours, my teenage son help him fix his ipod while he stopped to deliver packages to us.

Is it me or do packages that require signatures only arrive when your not home? lol

My wife just told me that the ups guys aren't allowed to knock on multiple doors, as some people consider that harassment.

Maybe a note saying I can't hear knocking please ring doorbell, then have a extra loud doorbell buzzer in the garage?

***Liz*** · 01-01-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jrdv

I guess I still live in a good part of the world. My UPS driver knows me by name and has my cell number. I also gave him the pass code to my garage door so he can leave packages inside when I'm not home.

I do live where you can't buy anything local except ciggs and gas, so UPS is my brown santa. I order 90% of my parts online because it is over 50 miles to the "local" parts store that usually has to order the part I need, and that takes 3 days to get.

Long story short....the guy was helping you out, especially if you live where someone might decide to take your package off the front porch for you.

I would give him a break for keeping your **** safe. I also have a gun close to hand, but I check first before I shoot......sometimes!

john

ours does also.. and yes, he was trying to help. Sub drivers here leave stuff outside in a plastic bag.

Restrorob · 01-01-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ERASER5

the salamander heater was blasting (read lots of noise), and radio was on loud enough to be heard over the heater. The noise can be heard to the road.

All the more reason to keep your front door locked......

bigblock73 · 01-01-2013, 12:08 PM

Let it go, and lock your door if you are so concerned. He was trying to help and offer some pretty god service IMO.

Lighten up

kcsa75 · 01-01-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Let it go, and lock your door if you are so concerned. He was trying to help and offer some pretty god service IMO.

Lighten up

x2

cayoterun · 01-01-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Liz

ours does also.. and yes, he was trying to help. Sub drivers here leave stuff outside in a plastic bag.

X3^

Cayoterun

teeitup · 01-01-2013, 04:18 PM

I would let it go, I would say he heard your radio and working garage and knocked on door, then sat the package inside. The way stuff is getting stolen off peoples doors steps, I think he did you a favor by sitting it inside. Lock the door from now on, thats what I do when we are out by the pool or in the back yard, or when I'm out working on trucks, that way no one can get in. Our UPS, Fed Ex, USPS, drivers set packages in our cars sometimes when we have our dogs out, better than sitting them out by the fence or out where the dogs can pee on them

***Liz*** · 01-01-2013, 04:20 PM

Lol we have come home to the dually tagged before too

12-31-2012, 06:11 PM	#1
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	UPS just ticked me off I moved the car into the garage a little while ago. I shut the door and had time to plug up the code reader, scan for codes, plug the #4 plug wire and plug. Walked out of the garage.Now this whole 20 min or so, the salamander heater was blasting (read lots of noise), and radio was on loud enough to be heard over the heater. The noise can be heard to the road. So I am heading in call for parts, but detour to the mailbox and I see big fresh boot prints in the falling snow. Yep, they go in and back out. Nothing on the porch. I walk in and on the floor is a package! THE JACK WAGON OPENED MY FRONT DOOR! I am not a happy camper right now. I realize he was trying to help keep the package dry, but come on! Bad,bad idea, bad, bad thinks could have come from it. I am still thinking about calling UPS, but I really don't want to get the guy fired, just tuned up a little. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

12-31-2012, 06:53 PM	#2
Shooters_7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Great State of Texas Posts: 410	Re: UPS just ticked me off I'd call as that guy will get shot eventually or at least down here. At least your guy delivered to the correct house. I have issues with UPS here taking my stuff to the house on the opposite end of the street and leaving it. They're kind enough to walk down and let me know I have packages at their house. __________________ Conner 1965 Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535078

12-31-2012, 07:02 PM	#3
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: UPS just ticked me off Next time he's around ask for your key back __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-31-2012, 07:41 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,824	Re: UPS just ticked me off What if the driver called out that he'd set the package inside, but he wasn't heard over the heater and radio? Just a thought.... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

12-31-2012, 07:53 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: UPS just ticked me off buy local __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-31-2012, 07:11 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,871	Re: UPS just ticked me off Sounds like a no win situation. Would you have been mad if he left it in the snow? Mad if you had to go to ups to pick it up? I would have been upset if they opened my house door also... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back... And sold again... 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-31-2012, 08:33 PM	#7
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,645	Re: UPS just ticked me off I had an agreement with the ups guy and gal where I lived before moving to Idaho to where to put a pkg if we were not home.. right beside the rear door,,under cover of the roof..never had no problems .. but every situation is some what different ,,but to open my doors to my house with out asking first does not get it with me either.. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

12-31-2012, 08:41 PM	#8
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: UPS just ticked me off No foot prints toward the garage. Never came close to it. On the porch, beside the door is a rocking chair with no snow and a cushion. The package would have also set on the door sill plate and leaned on the door. He had options, he chose poorly and a bit dangerously. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

12-31-2012, 10:00 PM	#10
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: UPS just ticked me off If you complain he'll just be rewarded. Lets say he gets suspended for three days. No biggie he's a Teamster. He'll get time off while a union BA fights for him. In the end the Union agrees to a settlement which pays the driver more than what he would have earned working. I did that job for eleven years it was not uncommon to knock on a door and have it open. When It did I'd slide the package inside and quietly shut the door. Personally I'd just make a point to talk to him about it. Be thankful the person that walked through your unlocked door did so with good intentions. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

12-31-2012, 11:40 PM	#11
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: UPS just ticked me off Probably a newbie seasonal driver with good intentions that doesn't know any better. Better than the ones that steal your stuff or just throw it at your door. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

12-31-2012, 11:56 PM	#12
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,515	Re: UPS just ticked me off I think he had good intentions and was doing you a favor keeping it dry. If you don't want it to happen again either leave a note stating where you want it left or keep the door locked. This time of year is pretty stressful for the delivery industry and I'm pretty sure he was trying to do the right thing. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

01-01-2013, 12:26 AM	#13
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: UPS just ticked me off Yea, my unlocked door, while I was home. Did I mention that I carry? Only minutes separated a good day from a very bad day. And I mentioned that I think his intentions were good or the police would have been involved. Then he could get 3 days off and community service. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

01-01-2013, 01:16 AM	#14
TennesseeZ Countdown Survivor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bean Station, East Tennessee Posts: 9,676	Re: UPS just ticked me off About 15 years back I lived 5 miles down a dirt road in the swamp. Had problems with UPS finding it. Long story short, they can put maps and instructions in the computer so when your name comes up the driver knows what you want, you could have them save where you want your package left if you're not there. Like I say, it was 15 yrs ago, but it might be something to look into. And I agree with you, I'd a been smokin too if somebody opened my door without me knowing about it. That was a capital B, capital A, capital D, bad idea. __________________ 93 Yukon 89 Silverado Z71 SWB Sport 91 K 2500 Silverado "Lobuk-Worktruk" A MAN OF HONOR DOES NOT LIE, CHEAT, OR STEAL, NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO. Gettin' old ain't for sissies.

01-01-2013, 02:20 AM	#15
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,110	Re: UPS just ticked me off I bet it was the best intentions but went too far. I've had a mail lady give her husband my address because from my mail she knew I had a business that might have some equipment he needed. Long story short he stopped by and told me who he was and I helped him find what he needed. I thought that what she did could get her in trouble but it didn't bother me although it was weird lol. But opening your door is a little to far I agree. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

01-01-2013, 04:02 AM	#16
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: UPS just ticked me off I guess I still live in a good part of the world. My UPS driver knows me by name and has my cell number. I also gave him the pass code to my garage door so he can leave packages inside when I'm not home. I do live where you can't buy anything local except ciggs and gas, so UPS is my brown santa. I order 90% of my parts online because it is over 50 miles to the "local" parts store that usually has to order the part I need, and that takes 3 days to get. Long story short....the guy was helping you out, especially if you live where someone might decide to take your package off the front porch for you. I would give him a break for keeping your **** safe. I also have a gun close to hand, but I check first before I shoot......sometimes! john __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704



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01-01-2013, 07:35 AM	#17
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: UPS just ticked me off Around here if a package sets out in sight it's open season for thieves! I think he did you a favor and your complainin if you"Carry" you should have some common sense to realize he's a delivery man and not a Thief.

01-01-2013, 09:00 AM	#18
WadmalawJoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ravenel SC Posts: 317	Re: UPS just ticked me off He had good intentions, he probably knocked first, but also heard loud music coming from the garage and assumed you couldn't hear so opened door and slid package in. He should have banged on the garage door though. Next time you get a package from him I would say thanks but be careful someone else may have shot you for opening their door. Make him think about it rather than yelling at him. We are on good terms with ours, my teenage son help him fix his ipod while he stopped to deliver packages to us. Is it me or do packages that require signatures only arrive when your not home? lol My wife just told me that the ups guys aren't allowed to knock on multiple doors, as some people consider that harassment. Maybe a note saying I can't hear knocking please ring doorbell, then have a extra loud doorbell buzzer in the garage? __________________ Toys/projects Many toys, not enough time to play! My youngest son and I picked up a 69 Chevy C-10 on 1/7/22, this is my second 69, it was 10 years ago that I had my other one. So I’m back!!! Last edited by WadmalawJoe; 01-01-2013 at 09:07 AM. Reason: additional info

01-01-2013, 12:08 PM	#21
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: UPS just ticked me off Let it go, and lock your door if you are so concerned. He was trying to help and offer some pretty god service IMO. Lighten up __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-01-2013, 04:18 PM	#24
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: UPS just ticked me off I would let it go, I would say he heard your radio and working garage and knocked on door, then sat the package inside. The way stuff is getting stolen off peoples doors steps, I think he did you a favor by sitting it inside. Lock the door from now on, thats what I do when we are out by the pool or in the back yard, or when I'm out working on trucks, that way no one can get in. Our UPS, Fed Ex, USPS, drivers set packages in our cars sometimes when we have our dogs out, better than sitting them out by the fence or out where the dogs can pee on them __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-01-2013, 04:20 PM	#25
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,828	Re: UPS just ticked me off Lol we have come home to the dually tagged before too

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