{"id":9591,"date":"2021-07-21T10:58:07","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T10:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartparcelbox.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9591"},"modified":"2022-01-07T06:46:41","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T06:46:41","slug":"parcel-panic-what-is-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartparcelbox.co.uk\/blog\/parcel-panic-what-is-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Parcel Panic: What is it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

We\u2019ve all felt it \u2013 that sinking dread in your stomach as you realise that a parcel is on its way to your house, while you\u2019re 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\u2026<\/em> On and on it goes. That, is parcel panic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But how can we stop that?
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Parcel Panic After Freedom Day<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Since the country opened back up again on the 19th<\/sup> July 2021, more than 77% of people aged 18-34 have returned to the office, a study by Apex Insight<\/a> finds. 63% of people aged 35 and over also stated they\u2019d 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 \u2018sorry we missed you\u2019 cards and mail left on the doorstep.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

However, there are ways to avoid this panicked feeling.
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Ways to Avoid Parcel Panic<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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There are a few simple things that can be implemented to help make your return to work as anxiety-free as possible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

  1. Pay that extra fee for nominated day delivery! Nobody likes to pay \u00a36.99 for Saturday delivery, we know that. Yet, it can\u2019t 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.<\/li>
  2. If you\u2019re 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\u2019ll 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.<\/li>
  3. 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.<\/li>
  4. Ring.com. Ring is a doorbell service that will alert you whenever someone approaches your door. As long as you\u2019re connected to Wi-Fi, you\u2019ll 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.
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    In many ways, Smart Parcel Box could be the answer to all your parcel needs!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n