USPS just dumps stuff off in the open.
UPS knows my schedule, comes back when they know I am home and asks for a signature.
I always worry with USPS.
Their tracking is appreciated though, and the rates are good.
ups did that today at my house, but they did ring the door bell.....
Just curious as to what you call “in the open”? Could you clarify a little better please? Is it the front yard, the porch, top of the mailbox, in front of a commune pad door, business, municipal office? Are they carrier release parcels, tracked, bulk Wal-mart samples? If you can identify the problem to your postmaster and include your desired drop point I am sure he/she will do their best to accommodate your concern.
I'm lucky in that I have a great postman. If he has a package that can't fit in my mailbox, or anything with delivery confirmation, he brings it to my apartment door on the third floor. If I'm not home, he won't leave anything at my door, but will leave a slip in my locked mailbox so I can pick the stuff up at the postoffice the next day. Unfortunately he doesn't work 6 days a week. Some of the subs that have covered for him leave a lot to be desired. Just yesterday the sub had a package of my medication that wouldn't fit into my mailbox. Instead of knocking on my door to hand it to me, he shoved it in the open bin that sits below the boxes. Anybody could have taken it.
UPS only asks for a signature if the sender requested proof of delivery with signature (extra charge).
The USPS asks for a signature if the package is insured for over $50 and will leave a note in your mailbox if there is no one home.