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Originally Posted by Deskisamess
I ordered something for my 94 year old mother, so be delivered to her apartment, which is in a secure building. The small package was left on the ground, on the outside of building door that leads to the common hallway.
That door is very heavy, and locks automatically when closed, so you need a key if you're outside. I was able to call a neighbor of hers, who got the package and knocked on her door to get it to her. She would not have been able to get the package herself without danger of falling as the step at that door is rather deep. It's a good thing I don't order for her often. Amazon drivers must not have access to the inside of the secure buildings. Mail and UPS are able to get inside.
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On the other hand, my 93 year old mother lives in a locked apartment building, too. I've seen Amazon drivers nod in an existing-agreement to the food workers, and one will meet him at the interior locked door and let him in. Later, he also gets access to the other side, separately locked. People usually have their Amazon packages delivered to their own doorway. I was astounded!
There is a mailroom here too, where USPS leaves mail and packages. Those boxes have to be picked up 9-4 from a desk person. That's more awkward, if you keep weird hours. The amazon delivery is really good.