browniehound
Well-Known Member
For all you rookies, "Release Number" was what a few shippers authorized us to use back when we had to get signatures for all residential packages!
I knew this, but I also know that shipper release packages MUST be released on the first attempt. Its the service the shipper pays for. I can't believe this hasn't been PCMed everywhere (the REL NUM) key. No need to do the overide thing or wrong address.
It blows my mind that it still happens in my center, because I got reemed by my supervisor about 5 years ago because I sheeted an 'Omaha Steaks' package missed that was going to a business. It was 7 PM and didn't think I should leave it in front of an office complex in which 200 people are employed by various companies.
It would be my guess that the thought of scooping $70-$150 worth of meat might appeal to late-night cleaning people or an early arriver at the building? He told me to leave it and never bring them back it again! So I guess the loss is pinned on Omaha Steaks no matter what?
Needless to say, I leave all shipper release packages every time. I still feel bad, but its not my problem now so I quickly get over it, lol.
I also use the "RELNUM" key at note:4 residences when I know the package is relatively worthless, like a small Barnes and Noble book or an Amazon CD, etc. I'm not wasting my precious time to get a signature on a book that retails for $19.95. Especially when I'm sitting on 40 stops at 1830.