Issues switching address between fedex and UPS

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  1. MWolverines66

    MWolverines66 Savant (1,126) Mar 13, 2013 New York
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    Hey all. I have only received packages via FedEx and my mail is spotty so I always put fedex address and pick it up. This week I gave the address to two shippers and they happened to be my first two UPS packaged. I was able to change the address, however when I called they said I needed business letterhead since it was addressed to fedex. If not I would need a birth certificate and ss card. Anyone have this happen to them?
     
  2. mps

    mps Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2013 Ohio

    Never heard of this before but I assume you can take your info in and get the package claiming the shippers put the wrong address down?

    As an FYI you can have someone mail a package to your address and while its in transit request it to be held at your local store rather than listing the stores address
     
  3. MWolverines66

    MWolverines66 Savant (1,126) Mar 13, 2013 New York
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    Yea, I realize that. I have never received UPS and was under the assumption this would be a Fedex package as well last 40 trades were.
     
  4. pmoney

    pmoney Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2011 Illinois

    I've never heard of anyone doing this before. I'm sure you've come to this realization now, but it probably would have been a good idea to ask your trade partner which shipping provider they use before giving them a FedEx shipping address.
     
  5. MWolverines66

    MWolverines66 Savant (1,126) Mar 13, 2013 New York
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    Haha yea I did realize this, I just assumed that since I provided a fedex address that was address to fedex home
    Office, the shipper would know this was okay or at least ask before just shipping.
     
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