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Reddit
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r/UPS on Reddit: How reliable is UPS scheduled pickup?
August 11, 2021 -

I’m moving cross country, and I have a few moving boxes and things that I want to be scheduled for pickup instead of lugging them to a UPS store. I walked myself through the process of scheduling the pickup online, and it seems I’ll be charged a fee. Being charged a fee actually gives me some level of security because I figure paying for the services means it’s less likely that the items won’t get picked up.

Before I go through with it, I’d appreciate some reassurance regarding the reliability of a scheduled pickup, as I’ve never used this service before. TIA!

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UPS
wwwapps.ups.com › pickup › schedule
Schedule a Pickup | UPS - United States
Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of scheduling a pickup on demand for your UPS shipment. We'll come to your address for ground, air, and international packages.
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Franklin Parcel
franklinparcel.com › home › what is ups ground advantage?
UPS Ground Advantage Shipping: Affordable & Reliable
December 19, 2024 - UPS Ground Advantage offers affordable, reliable shipping with nationwide coverage. Ideal for non-urgent deliveries. Track your packages easily.
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Shipmatefulfillment
shipmatefulfillment.com › post › how-to-schedule-a-ups-pickup-a-comprehensive-guide-for-ecommerce-sellers
How to Schedule a UPS Pickup : A Comprehensive Guide for eCommerce Sellers – Shipmate Fulfillment Blog
The United Parcel Service (UPS) is one of the most reliable shipping carriers in the world. One of the many services offered by UPS is a scheduled pickup service for your packages.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/ups › ups ground home pickup
r/UPS on Reddit: UPS Ground Home Pickup
December 24, 2017 -

I want to ship about 20 Home Depot Medium boxes to another state where I'll be moving into. I saw on the website that there is an option to schedule for a pickup with an small fee regardless the number of boxes. Has anyone used this before?

Will UPS driver knock on the door and pickup boxes or do I have to leave the boxes outdoor (which is really bad because it may rain in that day)?

What about shipping labels? Can UPS driver print out the label or do I need to purchase prepaid labels online and possibly have the UPS store to print them out for me?

Thanks in advance :)

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Moving through UPS On-call pickup: Do NOT over-pack the boxes. People moving tend to do this. If they are over-packed, they WILL split and you WILL lose items. Insurance will NOT pay for items lost from poorly packed boxes. If you press down on the box and it damages whats inside, it's not properly packed. If you press down on the box and the box changes shape, it's not properly packed. SERIOUSLY!! If you give UPS a heavy box with a bunch of random stuff just tossed in, not properly packed, you're gonna get a damaged box with missing items on the other side. Do it right, or else let a professional do it. Since you're doing it yourself, use extra PACKING tape to circle around the box in all three dimensions to give it more structural integrity. Don't use duct tape, don't use Scotch tape, don't use anything other than PACKING tape. Don't wrap the box in paper, don't use string, don't leave old labels on reused boxes. Use the same clear packing tape to attach the labels you print. COVER THE WHOLE LABEL so there is no chance it snags and rips off. Put a copy of the label inside as a backup. Use a sharpie to also hand write the destination address and tracking number on the box just to be extra safe. Know the EXACT weight and dimensions of your sealed boxes. Round ALL fractions (even .01) UP to the nearest whole number or you will be charged a correction fee. Google "UPS Get a Quote" and estimate total costs beforehand so there are no surprises. Drivers can NOT print labels for you. Handwritten waybills are a pain, most drivers don't have them anymore, and they take too long. Use UPS.com. Go to UPS.com and print your own labels ahead of time. There should be a checkbox or dropdown menu to schedule the pickup as you are creating labels. But do NOT print the labels or schedule the pickup UNTIL you have sealed, measured, and weighed each and every box and you're ready for the driver to pick up. Try to give the driver as much of a time window as you have available. Things are still crazy from Christmas. Do NOT put labels on random boxes thinking it will all equal out in the end. Each box's weight/dimension combo is specific to each label. The one that's bigger will get a correction fee, but you probably won't get credit for the one that's smaller, so save yourself the hassle. The driver is supposed to knock on the door and pick them up, so do NOT leave them out in bad weather. You won't know what time the driver will be there, so check the forecast if you do leave them outside. UPS will not pay damage claims for wet boxes YOU left out in the rain (or they might just refuse to pick them up because they're wet). Sorry if this seems like over kill. I've just seen too many people not do it right and then blame UPS for their own mistakes. Think of it this way: You've seen tractor-trailers. UPS completely FILLS tractor-trailers with boxes. Floor to ceiling, front to back. If your box can't survive being at the bottom of that pile , it's not properly packed (and that's a very pretty, probably company-approved load). Disclaimer: The words and opinions expressed here are my own, based on personal experience. I am not speaking for the company in an official capacity.
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When you create all the labels and then the pick up you’ll get a derived origin scan when the 1z’s are tied to the pick up they make. They don’t scan them because they begin in their system already. You can simply write down the trackings on the label or download the mychoice app and save them in your ‘track’ section by scanning them.
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Trustpilot
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UPS is rated "Bad" with 1.2 / 5 on Trustpilot
2 days ago - I went to the pickup point at Eindhovenstraat 57 in Almere twice, and the woman in charge said that my package was not there. It is an awful service. They do not communicate what is going on with my... See more ... UPS is the most antiquated system and shipping company.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/ups › when do upsers get notified about pickups?
r/UPS on Reddit: When do UPSers get notified about pickups?
April 8, 2024 -

I had something weird happen today: Yesterday (Sunday) I requested a pickup for today (Monday) of a package.

Now, come today, at 08:50am, a UPS truck pulls up, guy gets out and drops off a package (they have drop-off permits, so perfectly normal for them to not ring for delivieries). I ran to get the package for pickup, however he didn't ring and basically was away immediately.

I was kind of annoyed because I thought they just pressed "package not available" for the pickup, however when checking the status of the pickup it showed that it hadn't yet been completed. Cause I couldn't yet be bothered to deal with it, I initially let it sit.

Then, 10 minutes later, again a UPS truck shows up, the same guy gets out and rings to get the package. I ask them why they didn't ring before, and they tell me they didn't know before and were obviously pretty annoyed.

Do you really only get notified for pickups after 9am? Cause I definitely requested the pickup a day ahead.

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Eec-logistics
eec-logistics.com › home › need a courier to pick up and drop off at fedex or ups? we’ve got you covered!
Need a Courier to Pick Up and Drop Off at FedEx or UPS? We've Got You Covered! - Express Errands & Courier Logistics
March 28, 2025 - We provide courier services for FedEx and UPS pickups and drop-offs the entire Unites States · At Express Errands & Courier (EEC Logistics), we make package pickup and drop-off easy, reliable, and stress-free.
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MacRumors
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Reasons to not use UPS Pickup? | MacRumors Forums
May 9, 2015 - If I choose deliver to CC I can pick up Monday (orginal delivery date) if I try to switch to a closer UPS Store it not available for pickup to Tues. ... I can't think of a reason. I have never had any issues with my local pick-up location when I have arranged for my items to be sent there instead of my home.
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Amazon
sellercentral.amazon.com › seller-forums › discussions › t › d65024c3-0a64-445f-92b4-466b7defcc9a
Sellers getting UPS Daily Scheduled pickup - what is your weekly rate?
For anyone that has UPS Daily Pickup with a scheduled pickup time, how much are you paying weekly?We moved states, from Ohio to Florida. I had to create a new UPS account when we did.I feel like the type of account I have now is very different... I get practically no access to customer support (and it's bad 3rd party support), can't talk directly to a UPS sales rep, and my weekly pickup price is doubled.I'm shipping over $2k/month in UPS Ground packages, from a commercial warehouse, and getting charged $30/week for pickups.It was $12/week in Ohio, from a residence, and I shipped much less.I've spent hours trying to talk to support or get a sales rep to contact me.
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UPS
ups.com › us › en › business-solutions › pickup-dropoff-options › daily-pickup
Daily Pickup | UPS - United States
We’ll come by once a day and pick up your packages. Daily pickup works best for customers who ship daily and want the convenience of a pre-determined pickup time.
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Easyship
easyship.com › blog › ups-package-pickup
Does UPS Have Pickup Locations? How Does it Work? | Easyship
May 16, 2025 - UPS offers pickup services for eCommerce merchants with specific shipping needs who cannot drop off packages at their local drop-off point. With over 85,000 UPS drop boxes available, customers have convenient and free options to drop off packages at various UPS locations. UPS is the only carrier to pick up all package types (Ground, Air, and International) with a single driver and charges per pick-up, not per package.
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ConsumerAffairs
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UPS Reviews: Written By Customers
UPS denied the claim because the driver said it was delivered. That was their only proof. No photo, no signature, no package. The recipient checked everywhere and with neighbors—nothing. Insurance is pointless if UPS automatically sides with the driver when a package goes missing.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/ups › question about pickup
r/UPS on Reddit: Question about pickup
November 22, 2022 -

So this package is in my town, and I feel like it’s going to get delivered today but the estimation says otherwise. It’s for Christmas and I’d really like for it to get here today, if I do a pick up option would I be able to get it today or no? I don’t want to spend money to get told to pick it up Tuesday still.

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Merchant Maverick
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FedEx VS USPS VS UPS | Merchant Maverick
August 21, 2024 - No Free Package Pickup Service: UPS does offer a flat fee for this service, unlike USPS, which provides this service for free. No Free Saturday Delivery: UPS is the only carrier on this list that does not offer Saturday delivery as a part of its basic services. Instead, Saturday delivery is offered as a “value-added service” that you’ll have to pay more. You’re an eCommerce merchant that wants a reliable, speedy, and secure delivery service
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/ups › when requesting a pick up, how likely is it that the ups driver will pick up in that window of time?
r/UPS on Reddit: When requesting a pick up, how likely is it that the UPS driver will pick up in that window of time?
March 3, 2023 -

I'm asking because I have 12 packages for pick up tomorrow and I will just bring them down to the leasing office so the UPS driver can access them easier (I live on the fourth floor of a mid-rise apartment complex). However, the leasing office closes at 6pm. I might not be able to bring all the packages down until 3:30pm. So the window of time is a little short!

However, the packages can just stay in the leasing office overnight. So if the driver does not make the window, will they just pick up the next day on Saturday at any time?

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Quora
quora.com › Will-UPS-pick-up-the-same-day-if-you-call-for-a-package-pickup
Will UPS pick up the same day if you call for a package pickup? - Quora
Answer (1 of 3): Yes. As a driver, I have picked up a package within 30 minutes of the call coming in. The customer said that was fast, I just called it in. But if you call it in late, it may get picked up the next day. Our packages have to be back to the warehouse no later than 7:30 pm and sent ...