How do you deal with houses with no address numbers on them?

[sailfish]

Imagine the look on their faces if at Christmas time I left them an envelope with "Merry Christmas" written on it and inside was a set of number stickers. Hint hint.

 

[Mr Shifter]

I cary a sharpie and usually after I determine the address write the number on the side or inside of the mailbox. If they got a problem call the 1800 number.

 

[ZQXC]

...or when they put a seasonal covering over their mailbox...

That's the one that pisses me off the most

• busiest time of year
• getting dark early
• here's a great frickin idea; let's intentionally cover up the mail box

 

[ZQXC]

how about the mobile homes that have a number; only problem is, it's the number from their former location

 

[superballs63]

You sound like the ideal candidate for feeders.

You sound like an

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I cary a sharpie and usually after I determine the address write the number on the side or inside of the mailbox. If they got a problem call the 1800 number.

Yeah, you don't want to do that...

 

[ZQXC]

one of the first things our oms asks a customer calling in

"Do you have a proper house # number that is displayed in a location where it can be read from the street"

Wut?

 

[Brownslave688]

A nice PSA from your local UPS center. Every time I see a house like this I think how I have all the time in the world to get them their package but if they ever need an ambulance they're friendd.

I love the conversation. How do you expect the fire dept or ambulance to find your house?

Customer blank stare. What do you mean?

 

[Pooter]

I always want to hug that dude that's out there painting numbers on curbs.

Few times I hate not carrying cash.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I love the conversation. How do you expect the fire dept or ambulance to find your house?

Customer blank stare. What do you mean?

I would think the fire dept would look for the house that is on fire.

 

[ZQXC]

Some clowns can't remember their address but they want to give you directions to the house.

If your freakin' house is on fire what address will you give the fire department? That's the one I want also.

 

[OptimusPrime]

NSN. Simple as that.

Right there with you. What exactly is the end game for these people who don't want to mark their residence? What good can ever come from that? Nothing. Sheet NSN and move on.

 

[ZQXC]

I would think the fire dept would look for the house that is on fire.

Gotta get close first....

 

[Indecisi0n]

It's a pet peeve of mine when I see an upside down "8".

 

[Brownslave688]

In most rural areas fire dept is also the first responders.

 

[ZQXC]

... the stick-on numbers that have rolled up so tight it looks like 3 licorice sticks on the side of the box / have a little pride in your home

 

[Operational needs]

I had a package last week on a country road. I drove up and down twice and didn't see the number on any of the mailboxes, so I picked the driveway with the number closest to it. Knocked on door and asked if it was correct address.
Customer- Yes and no. Actually, it's the address of my daughter's apt over the garage. How can I get this in the GPS or something so people can find it?
Me- Put the numbers on the mailbox.
Her- Oh. Yeah, I guess that would help.

Sigh.....

 

[Wally]

I love when they say, "the regular guy knows where we are"!

 

[ZQXC]

I love when they say, "the regular guy knows where we are"!

The regular guy doesn't have your stuff / I do

 

[Brownslave688]

I love when they say, "the regular guy knows where we are"!

He can deliver it when he gets back from vacation in a month.