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Neighbour won't give me my parcel

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redpedal · 08/05/2024 14:59

I missed my parcel by about 5 minutes and it was delivered to my next door neighbour. As soon as I arrived home I went to knock on and he didn't answer. I tried again on the way to the school run and again, no answer.

Said neighbour is in because I could hear him banging around (they are loud people but that's a whole other issue) and I could see movement inside whilst I was standing waiting at the door.

I can't understand why he's not answering Confused it's not as if I'm not knocking quietly and he can't hear me.

How do I get the parcel off him? If I can't, is there actually anything I can do about it?!

OP posts:
Haydenn · 08/05/2024 15:14

I’d calm down a bit for now. I’m at home a lot during the day but often unable to answer the door for one reason or another

CelesteCunningham · 08/05/2024 15:11

Knock again and if he doesn't answer pop a note through the door.

Tattletwat · 08/05/2024 15:10

Doesn't look like he won't give you your parcel yet, as he hasn't even seen you.

Try later he might be busy.

19lottie82 · 08/05/2024 15:09

Try again and if no luck then put a note through the door.

Precipice · 08/05/2024 15:09

This was just today? You're far too early to worry - even if the neighbour is at home (physically), it doesn't mean he's 'at home' (thinking in 19th century 'available' sense). Sometimes people can't (or 'can't') come to th door, because it's not a convenient time. Seems better to try in the evening than to bother someone during the day.

Boxerdor · 08/05/2024 15:08

Try again later, as pp says he might have headphones in

ToxicChristmas · 08/05/2024 15:04

What proof do you have it was delivered next door? Do you have photo evidence or just a slip saying so?
I wouldn't panic just yet. Maybe he is busy doing something, maybe he had headphones in. It's only been a very short time. I can't always answer the door during the day if I'm mid call (work from home).
Give it an hour or two and knock on again.

TeaKitten · 08/05/2024 15:02

Just try again later, there’s nothing to say he won’t answer the door later on when he’s less busy. After that contact the delivery company

TizerorFizz · 08/05/2024 15:02

Is his address your nominated “safe place”? If not, get in touch with delivery company. They haven’t delivered your parcel. If you do have the neighbour as an alternative, then not much you can do. Get someone else to knock on the door?

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