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0 pointsadastra222y ago0 comments

In my experience only the sender can do this.

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ipython2y ago· 2 in thread

But how do they validate the request came from the sender?

mh-2y ago

They probably only allow it for business customers. In which case there's a shipper account associated with the tracking number and they have online access to view/manage all outgoing parcels/deliveries.

This used to be called Quantum View; a quick google suggests it still is.

pests2y ago

You create an account if you are sending online. The shipment is linked to that account. Then when you ship in-person you can add those shipments to your online account via some id on the shipping receipt last time I checked.

jhart992y ago

I routinely rerouted my packages in San Diego since UPS wouldn't attempt delivery. You can do it with most packages unless the seller specifically has specifically forbidden it, (thank you Ingram Micro for sending me on a 3 day chase for my package)

toast02y ago

It depends on the terms of the shipment; if you're paying the shipping company, you can choose who can redirect it.

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