Amazon Delivery at 10:33 PM ........

United States
December 16, 2017 2:58pm CST
Do you see anything wrong the photo attached? Amazon delivered paint markers that I bought for my nephew at what time? Yes, that is correct at -- 10:33 PM. That is a very unacceptable time. Not even family/friends drop by unexpectedly at that time. I have been getting late delivery times but not this late. I contacted Amazon asking what are their delivery business hours are and the chat representative told me 10 AM - 8PM. Well, I asked the chat representative how would she feel about a delivery to your home at 10:33 PM. She agreed with my concern and escalated my issue - I will hear back with a response in 2 to 3 business days. How would you feel if you received a delivery to your house at 10:33 PM? Luckily, it was just these paint markers - had it been something more expensive I would be upset.
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@yukimori (10134)
• United States
16 Dec 17
Huh, I was going to say that it seems more like an issue with the carrier than Amazon, but that was delivered directly by Amazon. I know the holidays are crazy but what reasonable person would want to have their packages delivered that late? Glad they're escalating the issue. Amazon's usually really good about those things, so you should hear back pretty soon. Maybe they need to hire a few more delivery drivers to ensure everything's delivered at a reasonable time? I dunno. Something's gotta change, though... or maybe they can offer night owls the option to sign up for later deliveries if they choose?
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• United States
17 Dec 17
Yes, shipped and fulfilled by Amazon. Not Amazon’s fault at all. I’m not sure who the carrier was but it’s on Amazon’s behalf. Even though I have Amazon Prime, and it’s 2 day delivery sometimes t doesn’t get it in 2 Days, but I don’t mind. I would rather have the delivery done at a reasonable time of the day. Just recently I read UPS employee delivered an iPhone. Hour later, he stole it.
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@DaddyEvil (137251)
• United States
23 Dec 17
@infatuatedbby Am I reading that correctly, Michelle? The UPS driver stole the iPhone he'd just delivered? I gotta see if I can find that story!
@DaddyEvil (137251)
• United States
23 Dec 17
Long time, no see, Yuki! I hope you and your family are doing well! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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@Courtlynn (67002)
• United States
17 Dec 17
I'm up that time of night so really wouldn't care. But I know that's too late for many
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• United States
17 Dec 17
That would be really scary to get a knock late at night though. I am still awake but I don't think that's a reasonable time for a delivery.
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• United States
18 Dec 17
@Courtlynn Oh yes, everyone is different. But if someones heading over they'll call or text.
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@Courtlynn (67002)
• United States
17 Dec 17
@infatuatedbby we have had friends and family show up at all hours before midnight. But everyone is different
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@AmbiePam (84424)
• United States
16 Dec 17
That is downright odd. And since I live in an apartment complex I would be wondering about that decision.
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• United States
17 Dec 17
Do they deliver to your door or, to the mail boxes?
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@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
17 Dec 17
I won't accept anything at this time. May be they are having lots of pending deliveries so clearing them by doing over time.
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• United States
17 Dec 17
Obviously I would never open the door at that time, that is very dangerous!
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@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
17 Dec 17
@infatuatedbby yes it would be.
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@Srbageldog (7720)
• United States
17 Dec 17
Most people would not open their door at that time and they would not think to check for any packages left outside that late at night, which puts your order at risk of being stolen.
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• United States
17 Dec 17
The package was not anything expensive, it was only $7 bucks paint markers - but had it been something of larger value, I would be very upset. Regardless, of price it is the principal applied. That is not right to delivery so late and not only does it give a risk of being stolen but who will open the door at 10:30 PM at night.. I don't know anyone who would. Or, if people are sleeping and thinking its an emergency or have little ones in bed.
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• United States
17 Dec 17
@Srbageldog Same here. I don't answer the door regardless. If someone is outside they'll call or text. But, if I am expecting something with a signature confirmation, someone is always home and I'll flag the person home to be nearby just encase. Not to mention, due to the overwhelming packages not all of these delivery companies are driving marked cars either. Some are driving in rental trucks that says U-Haul or Enterprise (for where I'm at) so that's not quite safe either.
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• United States
17 Dec 17
@infatuatedbby I won't answer the door that late at night unless I am expecting somebody. (I won't answer the door, period, unless I'm expecting somebody, though.) It seems like a safety risk to open the door to an unknown person late at night. I have had delivery drivers just leave computers and other expensive electronics outside my door without having me sign for them, and that always upsets me. But regardless, the driver had no way of knowing what was in the package, and people will steal anything if given the chance. I don't think it's smart for them to be delivering things that late at night.
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@teamfreak16 (43451)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Dec 17
I probably would find it odd, mostly.
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• United States
17 Dec 17
Yes, odd right ? Who delivers at that time. If I heard someone to the door at that time, I’d be spooked!
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• United States
17 Dec 17
@teamfreak16 Exactly or who knows what could happen, right? If it's a he. Could be a she too! I don't know what they're doing out delivering so late.
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@teamfreak16 (43451)
• Denver, Colorado
17 Dec 17
@infatuatedbby - I wonder if he realizes that he could get shot or something delivering to the wrong house so late.
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@shaggin (71564)
• United States
17 Dec 17
I am not even wake most nights that late. I would have done the same thing as you and contacted Amazon to report it. I am glad it arrived safely but no way should they be going to someone’s house so late. If I heard that in my sleep I would have been worried sick.
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@shaggin (71564)
• United States
17 Dec 17
@infatuatedbby exactly it was just too late. I imagine the person was running late and worried he would get in trouble if it wasn’t delivered within the two days but not he will be in trouble for delivering it past hours.
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• United States
18 Dec 17
@shaggin Yes that is probably the case but I would think to myself about my safety also. Amazon is a big company they can deal with it if people are disappointed with their delays.
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• United States
17 Dec 17
I am still awake at that time but no way was I opening the door. Neither did my fiancé open the door to check. He looked outside and didn't see anything, until the next morning there was a package on the floor. It was really small in a standard 8 x 11 padded envelope, I ordered paint markers for my nephew. But the overall principle, they should not be delivering late at night. Had it been a bad neighborhood, or who knows - what if people are asleep for work, or have kids sleeping, older folks can be startled not only that, but we were startled too!
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
24 Dec 17
I ref use to answer the doo that lat even here in hte ret irement center. come a a egulartime.
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• United States
24 Dec 17
Yeah that is a late time to come by.
@toniganzon (72317)
• Philippines
17 Dec 17
Now that's really odd. Delivery hours here are usually 9am to 8pm.
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@toniganzon (72317)
• Philippines
19 Dec 17
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• United States
17 Dec 17
That is a reasonably time frame.
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• United States
17 Dec 17
Is it something you would have to sign for? Or are you in an area where the package could not safely stay outside during the night? I had to contact amazon about something and they gave me a $10.00 credit for my troubles.
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• United States
17 Dec 17
No, did not have to sign for it. It was just a $7 paint marker item. I would never open the door that late! That was really sweet of Amazon to give you $10.00 credit for your troubles!
@Madshadi (8853)
• Brussels, Belgium
16 Dec 17
If their policy states that delivery is until 8pm then it must be the fault of the delivery guy. I would be upset too.
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• United States
16 Dec 17
I don't know their delivery policy, so I asked them - what is their policy. She told me 10 AM to 8PM.
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
17 Dec 17
It's Christmas though, extended times..I don't see why you're so upset about a late delivery.
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@DaddyEvil (137251)
• United States
19 Dec 17
Honestly, it would depend on how badly I needed the item and if it was approaching the deadline for me to use the item in the way I wanted. If it was for a Christmas gift and Christmas was fast approaching, I'd probably call Amazon and THANK them for getting my delivery to me, no matter what time of the day or night. It all is in the perspective of the recipient of the package. *shrug!*
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• United States
19 Dec 17
Nope just markers, $7 package. I don't want anyone coming to my house that late. And why were they out late to begin with?!
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@DaddyEvil (137251)
• United States
23 Dec 17
@infatuatedbby I see. Maybe the person just down the street from you just received the package they HAD to have by the next morning, so the driver decided to take care of the other package for your street while he was so close? IDK otherwise. I would wonder about such a late delivery, myself. WAIT! Are you saying that IF I was vacationing somewhere fairly close to your home and my car broke down in the street in front of your house, you wouldn't welcome me in out of the cold while waiting for the tow truck to arrive? (You KNOW I'm teasing you! )
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@DaddyEvil (137251)
• United States
24 Dec 17
@infatuatedbby Uhm... please remind me not to visit your part of the United States, Michelle! Nothing goes in there and I aim to keep it that way! A tow truck is WAY too big to be comfortable or fun, no matter who you are!
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@JustBhem (70601)
• Davao, Philippines
17 Dec 17
I wouldn't be expecting any deliveries during those times. Is it rude there?
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• United States
17 Dec 17
Yes, not a reasonably time to deliver anything. At night you will see pizza deliveries and that's pretty much it. Because all delivery facilities are closed before 8PM.
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• United States
18 Dec 17
@JustBhem I don't know of any pizza places open 24/7, just until midnight but they do make deliveries late at night if you request / buy from there. I've never bought pizza after 8pm
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@JustBhem (70601)
• Davao, Philippines
17 Dec 17
@infatuatedbby Yes, and some pizza bar is open 24/7. So it's okay.
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@YrNemo (20272)
17 Dec 17
Have never received anything that late ever. Staff at Amazon working really hard aren't they!
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• United States
17 Dec 17
They should not be working out that late! Too much risk!
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• United States
18 Dec 17
@YrNemo Oh my gosh that is so scary. Oh yes, definitely bullets can pass through doors. Unless someone has a bullet proof door! I hope they find her murder. That is very sad.
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@YrNemo (20272)
17 Dec 17
@infatuatedbby You are right too. Your comment suddenly reminded me of a case, a young woman was in a process of answering her front doorbell late that night when she got shot in the face and chest through the door. The police never could find out who killed her. (And I thought bullets couldn't pass through doors!)
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@snowy22315 (167862)
• United States
17 Dec 17
That sounds really strange, and a bit scary. I think 8 PM should be the cut off for deliveries.
@jstory07 (133471)
• Roseburg, Oregon
18 Dec 17
That is really late for delivery.
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• United States
18 Dec 17
It sure was, right!
@rina110383 (24497)
16 Dec 17
I hate being disturbed at such time. They have all the hours during the day time to do the delivery. Weird. They prefer working at night and bothering people.
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• United States
17 Dec 17
I don’t know of any delivery service going at that time! Just pizza delivery.
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@thelme55 (76341)
• Germany
17 Dec 17
That is indeed too late and I have to go down as the front door would be locked already. We live in the 1st floor.
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• United States
18 Dec 17
Yep it is not a reasonable time to deliver packages.
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
17 Dec 17
I would be fine with it. We get deliveries as late as 945.
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• United States
17 Dec 17
That’s pretty late! I don’t think it’s a reasonable time though, 9 latest if that’s the last option.
@Kandae11 (53538)
16 Dec 17
Totally unacceptable!. I am usually in dreamland at that time.
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• United States
16 Dec 17
Totally ! And knowing someone dropped by at 10:33 PM..... that's concerning! Don't they have a schedule? Even 9PM is pushing it. But after 10PM, nope. They could have called it quits and come back tomorrow. Note, it was a $7 item... paint markers.
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