We’ve all felt it – that sinking dread in your stomach as you realise that a parcel is on its way to your house, while you’re stuck in the office at work. Will it get there? Will they just leave it on the doorstep? What if it gets stolen? What if I need to go to the depot… On and on it goes. That, is parcel panic.
But how can we stop that?
Parcel Panic After Freedom Day
Since the country opened back up again on the 19th July 2021, more than 77% of people aged 18-34 have returned to the office, a study by Apex Insight finds. 63% of people aged 35 and over also stated they’d be returning to work. This not only brings back the good old days of commuting to a job earlier than needed to avoid traffic, but of ‘sorry we missed you’ cards and mail left on the doorstep.
However, there are ways to avoid this panicked feeling.
Ways to Avoid Parcel Panic
There are a few simple things that can be implemented to help make your return to work as anxiety-free as possible.
- Pay that extra fee for nominated day delivery! Nobody likes to pay £6.99 for Saturday delivery, we know that. Yet, it can’t be worse than staring at your Amazon account waiting for the tracker to tell you your parcels fate! No more failed attempted deliveries for you.
- If you’re not an Amazon customer, then pay for tracked delivery. Services such as DPD will provide you with a time slot, so you can select after work times. Alternatively, you’ll also get the drivers details so you can contact them with more direct instructions on how and where your parcel should be stored. This results in fewer missed parcels, and more peace of mind for you.
- Purchase an outdoor delivery box, such as a Smart Parcel Box. This will give all delivery drivers a clear marked safe place for your deliveries, allowing them to be kept safe against light-footed robbers as well as the elements.
- Ring.com. Ring is a doorbell service that will alert you whenever someone approaches your door. As long as you’re connected to Wi-Fi, you’ll be able to view an HD video stream of the person in real-time, as well as speak to them via audio. There are many services now out there similar to Ring, but most incur a monthly fee for usage.
Smart Parcel Box
In many ways, Smart Parcel Box could be the answer to all your parcel needs!
- No monthly fee, just a one-time payment for the box; note, this can be paid over three months by using Klarna at checkout.
- Weather-resistant coating; this will keep the elements at bay, ensuring that your parcels remain rain-free!
- Anti-Phishing bar to prevent thieves from taking the parcels out of the box.
- Wall/floor fixings included, allowing you to bolt the box to a place of your choice. To learn how to do that, read our how-to-guide.
- Whether you’re home or not, you’ll be able to opt for contactless delivery with the Smart Parcel Box. So, if you’re isolating or shielding, this helps protect both you and the delivery staff.
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