FedEx Theft

[nkryptit]

So...I've been waiting for my new bar end turn signals to come in from Motowheels.  I ordered the signals, wire harnesses, and the little mirror adapters.  I got that little FedEx slip yesterday because I wasn't home when they tried to deliver.  I tried to call and pick them up from the facility last night, but was told I could only schedule a pick-up for the next day, so I decided to leave the slip back out on my door with my signature on it (bad move).  I live in an apartment complex, so the delivery guy just leaves stuff out by the mail boxes, and I've never had a problem.  Well this time I did.  FedEx shows the package as delivered and my slip is gone, but no package.  Some mother make the beast with two backser must have decided to take his/her chances and steal a box full of unknown product(s).  I really don't know what to do next,  I used my bank card for the order, so I don't know that I get any protection based on that (like with a credit card).  Does my renters insurance cover something like this?  What about my apartment rental company?  Just need some advice as to how to recoup some of this loss...make the beast with two backsing Pissed!

[BMiller]

Damn man, sorry to hear...........that's one of the major things I am paranoid about as they leave packages at my downstairs door right on the street basically.  Try the protection route via your card.

[erik822]

Sorry to hear that.

You could call FedEx and ask them for a copy of the document you left taped to the door. If they don't have it, then they'd be liable for the insurance on it. Thirdly, you could contact motowheels, because they're the ones that will lose out if you go and cancel the credit card payment. They might have some leverage and be able to get the money out of FedEx.

You can also call your credit card and ask what happens to stolen merchandise en route. That might be covered .

You might also want to post a note at your apartment complex. Someone might have "thought" the package was theirs and when they opened it discovered that it was useless to them. They might be willing to give it back.

Have you checked with your apartment manager? He/She might have picked up and have it waiting in the apartment/office/wherever they keep stuff like that.

Again, sorry. Sucks.

[OverCaffeinated]

Damn, that's the worst feeling when you have something stolen from you.

I've never lived in an apartment, always a house, but I've still always have things shipped to my work.

I'd call your card company first, and possibly file a police report. Which may be necessary for any claims made.

[Holden]

Go dumpster diving. They probably chucked it when they found out it was useless.

[metallimonster]

Damn dude, I hope everything works out.


I was worried today because I knew the exhaust I paid 600 for was going to get delivered and there was an hour window when no one would be home.  Luckily  it game 5 minutes after I got home. 

[DucFanatic]

u signed a waiver! lol

you could try the personal property insurance routes, but i'd write it off as a loss at this point if i were you

[TiAvenger]

u signed a waiver! lol

you could try the personal property insurance routes, but i'd write it off as a loss at this point if i were you

ur being a dick lol.

[DCXCV]

ur being a dick lol.

Hey, maybe chill on the personal attacks? And he isn't, anyway.  That's exactly why FedEx leaves the slip and not the box - it shifts liability for lost property off their shoulders.  The OP gambled and lost, which sincerely sucks, but it was still his decision.

Hope you find your goods and the a-hole that snagged them.

[pennyrobber]

Keep an eye out in the parking lot for a car with some cool new turn signals.

On a serious note though, I was always bothered by UPS leaving fairly valuable goods sitting in front of the door. The do have loss coverage but it is a huge hassle to go through the whole process.

[cyrus buelton]

No offense man, but you signed the shipper release slip.

Fedex will not be held liable for it since you authorized them to leave it without you being there.

[junior varsity]

No offense man, but you signed the shipper release slip.

Fedex will not be held liable for it since you authorized them to leave it without you being there.

+1, this is a tough situation. Don't ever sign that thing again. Its a gamble, even on residential houses, to leave packages just sitting out. Gotta have that patience to go pick it up the next day or so. Or specify Saturday delivery when available (pay a little more for it) so you are sure to be home for the package.

Bummer man. The dumpster diving idea doesn't sound half bad, its sure to end up there soon or later (but maybe hidden in somebody's kitchen garbage bag). See also Craigslist. Posting signs about it is bound to get you not a lot of result (but maybe?), and you might end up on www.passiveaggressivenotes.com

[herm]

+1 on checking craigslist

[He Man]

i had that happen once and my Chase card refunding my amount after a brief 5 minute Q&A, i told them the UPS guy delievered it and it was signed for, but i never signed for it, or got it, so he must have delivered it to the wrong house (which he did). They refunding my account that veryday, so i would try that route first.

[herm]

i had that happen once and my Chase card refunding my amount after a brief 5 minute Q&A, i told them the UPS guy delievered it and it was signed for, but i never signed for it, or got it, so he must have delivered it to the wrong house (which he did). They refunding my account that veryday, so i would try that route first. I would probably not tell them i told Fedex to leave it though...

which is fraud.
and if it gets investigated, fedex will have your signature.