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To make no further effort to deliver her package?

167 replies

Heyduggeefordays · 21/12/2019 17:33

Me and DP do not accept parcels or deliveries for the next door neighbours as they never bloody collect it. DM didn’t know and took one for them yesterday. Big heavy box now cluttering up half my hallway.

DP knocked a few times to deliver it and got no answer even though they were clearly in. Needed them to collect it as we are leaving tomorrow and are gone over Xmas.

Heard her coming in talking on the phone about how she doesn’t have to worry about hiding presents from her son. She leaving deliveries with neighbours and she’ll pick them up on the Xmas eve.

By the time i’d got down the stairs she’d already gone in and yet again isn’t answering the door.

WIBU to leave a note tomorrow before we leave saying that she won’t be able to get it now to after Xmas as she doesn’t answer her door?

OP posts:
Instagrump · 22/12/2019 09:31

@Heyduggeefordays any update? It's the season for CFers to get their comeuppance.

SmellMySmellbow · 22/12/2019 09:36

My instinct would be to just leave it and go away, but I really feel for her child. Not his fault his mum is a cf. So I would leave a note saying 'collect your parcel by Xpm if you want it for xmas, otherwise it will be returned to sender' or similar.

JaJoJe · 22/12/2019 10:05

Also if shes as entitled as you say will she not try to break in to get her stuff, I can totally see her justifying to herself that you 'stole' her stuff so she can get it back anyway she wants.

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 22/12/2019 10:05

Don't leave it on the step at all, even if you can hear them in. She sounds cheeky enough to claim it never arrived.

I think this is often the MO of this kind of person. They make sure that they don't actually receive their orders so that they can then get a refund and claim it never arrived. Once they have the refund, they suddenly manage to 'locate' where the parcel went and then tell themselves that it's the least they deserve to get it free now as compensation for the unacceptable delivery 'shenanigans'.

I have an idea that she would actually be pleased not to get the parcel until 27th Dec or whenever. In her mind, that gives her the perfect excuse to sound off to the company, who 'must have known that it was a Christmas present and promised delivery before Christmas, but failed'. I don't think she'd just be happy with having the item and her money back - she'll probably be demanding further compensation for 'ruining her son's Christmas' and threatening terrible reviews if it isn't forthcoming.

As for the boy's disappointment? Well, he isn't her, so he doesn't matter. I might be wrong, but she really does sound 'the sort'.

Thepeabody · 22/12/2019 13:45

Please any update op?

flumposie · 22/12/2019 14:04

wow. She is a blatant C.F..

BloggersBlog · 22/12/2019 15:22

wow lucky coincidence that you heard that exact bit of her phone conversation!!

Original poster
Heyduggeefordays · 22/12/2019 16:02

Sorry for the late update have been driving most of the day. Box was still delivered to her last night by DP. He seen his mate who delivers for the Chinese pulling up while he was loading the car. Took his chance and left it on the doorstep with her Chinese.

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HermioneWeasley · 22/12/2019 17:49

You’re too nice

nuxe1984 · 23/12/2019 18:04
  1. Knock then, if you hear her in the house, leave it on the doorstep with a note through the letter box saying your parcel is outside …

Or …

  1. Don't do anything and go away. Then if/when she does call for the parcel you won't be there. Only problem with this is that if it's toys for her DC they'll be the ones who will be disappointed ...
angelfacecuti75 · 23/12/2019 18:16

Just leave it on her doorstep and put a note on your door saying "please do not request that we take parcels in for neighbour's. Thanks."

BloggersBlog · 23/12/2019 18:39

@nuxe1984and and @angelfacecuti75 if you take the fecking time to look 2/3 posts above yours, you will see you are slightly too late with your unique advice

lynney88 · 23/12/2019 18:42

Thank goodness she has it now.

I personally would've sent it back to sender or sent a note saying "Thank you for being such a thoughtful neighbour the kids LOVE their gift!"

Jeeperscreepers69 · 23/12/2019 18:44

Go away. Dont leave a note. Tough shit. Shes not a very good neighbour

Jeeperscreepers69 · 23/12/2019 18:45

Nasty nasty

Rtruth · 23/12/2019 18:59

Go away and don’t worry about it. It’s her fault, just leave a note to give her 1 last chance.

ButterscupsRevenge · 23/12/2019 19:02

over the fence what a cheeky woman

CareOfPunts · 23/12/2019 19:04

Cheeky cunt. I’d do absolutely nothing except give it to her if she comes round.

Jack80 · 23/12/2019 19:09

I would put it outside her house and leave a note saying you won't be around for her to collect it so can't store it

lobsteroll · 23/12/2019 19:12

I'd post a note saying "I know you're home, I can hear you on the phone, parcel is on the doorstep. Merry Christmas!!"

Cheeky cow!

ThisMumisaMan · 23/12/2019 19:12

I wouldn't leave her a note saying my house will be empty, you don't know who she'll tell! Personally I'd try once more and knock forcefully, then shout through the letterbox, 'as I know you're in I'll just leave your parcel here', see how quickly she comes down for it, and then advise her you're not a free storage service. If she doesn't come down, take it back in and make her wait until after Christmas.

manicmij · 23/12/2019 19:59

Had you not heard her phone conversation would you pursue getting an answer any more? Unfortunately if you don't try to get her to collect, it will be the 10 year old who could miss out. Also tell her should you somehow end up with a parcel again it will go on her doorstep after 24 hours. If it goes missing it will be her own fault. Why do people behave like that!

ToffeePennie · 23/12/2019 20:01

That’s so incredibly rude! Screw her if she assumes everyone’s going to be there to give her her gifts. Just go away as planned, have a wonderful time and when she gets back just tell her you knocked several times but she didn’t answer.

LemonPrism · 23/12/2019 20:35

I'd shout at the window tbh. Oy, were going away if you want your parcel you should answer as I've knocked x times

EssexBint · 23/12/2019 20:57

Seriously - do NOT tell anyone, not even a neighbour that you are going away for a few days. You have tried your best - try once more, but that is that.