WIBU to knock on for a parcel at 8.30pm?

[Proudownerofplants]

After reading the 'best purchases' thread and having another chilly winter in my house, I have ordered a big heated blanket.

I am so excited about this but the amazon guy dropped it with my neighbour instead of in my porch as requested. I rang the bell at 6PM and 7:30pm. Lights are on but nobody has answered. Would 8:30 be too late to try again? They are elderly but pretty sprightly. I really cant wait to wrap up in the blanket!

Too late imo

If lights still on I think it’s fine - tell me more about this heated blanket!

No, not unreasonable, and hopefully they haven't opened your package and kept your blanket.

Knock nice and loud for a few minutes if they don't answer your first knock.

If the lights are on I would

If they have your parcel they can expect you to knock for it surely?

Definitely not unreasonable, especially as it's for a heated blanket (currently snuggled up under mine )

Personally, I think it is a bit late.

Could you phone them and ask, then they would know it was you when the doorbell goes?

It’s 830 not midnight!!

I would knock at that time, if the lights were on.
Don't think 8.30 is late.

If you've already knocked and they haven't answered, I'd leave it for tonight and try again tomorrow.

I need to see the blanket 👀

It's not too late if the lights are on. I have a heated blanket and it's heaven!

It too late at all. Knock harder if they appear to be ignoring you. They're probably wrapped up in the blanket.

Should say 'Not too late at all'

If you don't want to knock pop a note through with your phone number and ask them to give you a call when it's convenient for you to pop round to collect.

So it's the Sweet Dreams electric heatsled throw 200cmx 130cm on Amazon... cant work out to copy the link but it seems nice and big and it's got really good reviews! Haha drum2018 I can just imagine them sat with it!!

probably latish if they are elderly - maybe try once more if all the lights are on.
Maybe drop a note through with your number asking them to let you know a convenient time, or say that you'll knock/ring tomorrow at a specific time.

8.30 is not late.

You need to knock in-between soap times.

proseccopeach that is a very good point.

Maybe a little late, I don't know them but I think some older people can have a different idea about acceptable times to come knocking on the door.

Do you have their phone number to give them a heads up it's you? My grandparents don't like answering the door after dark because of a bad experience of someone trying to force his way in a while back. Luckily they had the dog at the time, but not anymore. I also don't like answering after dark as we're not in the best area.

Ah that's a shame, what happened to your grandparents, sunshine. Good job they had the dog.

I don't have their number unfortunately and wouldn't like to make them nervous. Ah well. Hot water bottle it is tonight. I will drop a note round though so they can ring me if they're up.

www.amazon.co.uk/LIVIVO-Heated-Electric-Over-Blanket/dp/B0772VMN9Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=heated+throw+blanket+for+sofa&qid=1578429365&sprefix=heated+t&sr=8-8

This is the one I have and it's amazing, so snuggly and warm and machine washable!

Hi Op, as other posters are saying, if the lights are on I'd try one more time, but if no answer (they might be a bit reluctant due to the darkness) have a note ready to pop through the door, with your name, contact number, thanking them for taking parcel in, and to call or text when's a good time to collect. Maybe also mention you get home from work about blah time, and will try again tomorrow as soon as you get home, that way they may answer the door then. Good luck & enjoy your cosy blankie when you get it.