Reduce the Risk of Missed or Stolen Deliveries
Tracking alerts, delivery instructions, secure pickup locations, and a simple arrival plan can give a valuable typewriter or supply order a safer path from the carrier to you.
Package Security Starts Before Delivery Day
A delivery should receive the same attention as the purchase itself. That is especially true for high-value or bulky equipment that should not sit outside longer than necessary.
Track early
Turn on shipment alerts and review the scheduled delivery date.
Choose the handoff
Use an approved release location, neighbor, or pickup option when available.
Bring it inside
Arrange for prompt retrieval and inspect the package after delivery.
How UPS My Choice Can Help
Because UPS is a primary carrier for Typewriters.com, UPS My Choice is one tool customers can use to see and manage eligible residential shipments. UPS currently offers Basic and Premium membership levels, and options vary by package, shipper restrictions, address, timing, and membership.
| Useful capability | How it helps | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery alerts and photos | Shows progress and may confirm where a package was left. | Notification settings and whether delivery photos are available. |
| Estimated delivery time | Helps you plan to be home or arrange retrieval. | Estimates can change during transit. |
| Driver instructions | Lets you request an eligible location at your address. | Instructions are requests and must be safe and accessible. |
| Neighbor or release options | Can reduce time left unattended. | Eligibility, authorization, and local availability. |
| Delivery date or address change | Moves an eligible delivery to a better time or place. | Basic fees, Premium coverage, shipper limits, and transportation charges. |
| UPS Access Point location | Provides pickup at a participating neighborhood business. | Fees, location hours, ID requirements, hold time, and package eligibility. |
“Free membership” does not mean every change is free
Basic membership includes visibility and several delivery-management tools, but some redirects, date changes, address changes, or confirmed windows may carry a per-request fee. Premium includes broader delivery-change benefits, with limits and exceptions. Review current UPS terms before choosing an option.
A Five-Step Delivery Security Checklist
Confirm the shipping address
Check the street number, apartment or suite, ZIP code, and any gate or access details before the order ships.
Enroll and verify your address
Create or sign in to your carrier account early. Some management features require identity or address verification.
Turn on alerts
Use text, email, or app notifications for shipment, out-for-delivery, and delivery events.
Select an eligible safe option
Choose a driver instruction, trusted neighbor, staffed receiving area, or pickup point when the shipment allows it.
Document and inspect delivery
Bring the package inside promptly. Photograph visible damage before opening and retain packaging until the machine has been checked.
Additional Ways to Protect Deliveries
At home
- Use a video doorbell or visible camera
- Keep the porch well lit
- Ask a trusted neighbor to retrieve the package
- Use a secured parcel box sized for smaller supply orders
At apartments or businesses
- Confirm front-desk and mailroom procedures
- Add the unit, floor, or department accurately
- Use a staffed receiving location when permitted
- Tell coworkers who is authorized to receive it
Delivery Management FAQs
Can every UPS package be redirected?
No. Shipper restrictions, package type, delivery stage, destination, and address verification can limit available changes.
Is a UPS Access Point always free?
No. Charges and benefits depend on the request, membership level, and whether a location is set as a delivery preference. Check the price shown before confirming.
What if tracking says delivered but I cannot find the package?
Check the delivery photo or location note, nearby entrances, mailbox, household members, front desk, and immediate neighbors. Then contact the carrier and Typewriters.com promptly with the order and tracking details.
Plan the Handoff, Then Enjoy the Delivery
Carrier tools can improve control, but availability and fees change. Use the current UPS page for the latest options.
