It's very common in Denmark, and it makes it easy for the courier company to leave the package at a kiosk or parcel locker instead of trying to deliver several times.
I was called several times for packages sent to work when the office was closed to non-essential staff, as there was no receptionist and it wasn't clear the building was open. (Business parcels are generally not redirected to a kiosk.)
I can't remember being called for personal deliveries. It's more common to just get an automatic text saying which nearby kiosk/locker has the parcel, with a code to claim it.
The building not open problem is annoying. UPS seems to understand it but lots of the courier companies are still learning. I’ve had to paste a large sign to the door saying “I’m here please call X and don’t return as undeliverable”.
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It's very common in Denmark, and it makes it easy for the courier company to leave the package at a kiosk or parcel locker instead of trying to deliver several times.
I was called several times for packages sent to work when the office was closed to non-essential staff, as there was no receptionist and it wasn't clear the building was open. (Business parcels are generally not redirected to a kiosk.)
I can't remember being called for personal deliveries. It's more common to just get an automatic text saying which nearby kiosk/locker has the parcel, with a code to claim it.
The building not open problem is annoying. UPS seems to understand it but lots of the courier companies are still learning. I’ve had to paste a large sign to the door saying “I’m here please call X and don’t return as undeliverable”.