Can i pickup someone else's package from the post office?

Question

ok so i made a paypal account about a year ago with my dads name and i bought something last week and the package was supposed to be here today but it wasnt here and on the tracking number it says ''Notice Left, August 13, 2008, 6:17 pm, CHICAGO, IL 60625'' even though I was home on my couch watching TV from 4pm thru 7pm and the mail man didnt even BRING a package with him he just delivered my regular mail( I saw him on thru the window) and didnt even leave a notice slip like stated online so my question is now that i have to go pick it up since i have no choice what is the best way to get the package? since its not on my name just my address AND theres no notice slip what can i do? basically well they let me get a package thats not on my name?

ps.My dad is out of the country so he cant get it

Answer 1

Hi there!

Ok, so the postal carrier didn't leave a notice on the door. How silly!

Sometimes, they'll leave a notice on the door saying that they're going to try to redeliver the package. Why he didn't leave it is anyone's guess. Sometimes they get lazy and don't want to leave it, or they don't have a pen, or whatever. If that's the case here, and they're going to attempt a redelivery, you have another shot in getting it signed. Here's what I'd do. I'd put a stickie note on my door saying "Mailman - DO NOT bring package back to post office. Please ring bell for package acceptance" when you're going to be home. They should then ring the bell and you should be good to go.

If not, try going to the post office and explaining your situation. With your ID bearing the same address, they should release the package to you.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Yes you should be able to pick up the package without any problems. Unless the package has to be signed for by your father in person. I have picked up some friends' stuff at the post office before without any problem. If you have an I.D. that has your address on it, then you should be able to get it.