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Your Package Is Delivered To The Neighbor: What To Do? [Block Talk]

With millions of packages delivered every day, it's inevitable that some will end up at the wrong address. But what do you do?

Package delivery mistakes happen, but what is the best way to handle it?
Package delivery mistakes happen, but what is the best way to handle it? (Shutterstock)

ACROSS AMERICA — Millions of packages are shipped every day, so it’s no surprise that some end up on the wrong doorstep.

But what do you do if your package ends up on the neighbor’s doorstep? We’re asking for Block Talk, our regular neighborhood etiquette column. Do you pick it up, or do you wait for your neighbors to return it?

Just fill out the form below, and we’ll come back next week with your answers. We don’t collect email addresses.

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About Block Talk

Block Talk is a regular Patch feature offering real-world advice from readers on how to resolve everyday neighborhood problems. If you have a neighborhood etiquette question or problem you'd like for us to consider, email [email protected], with Block Talk as the subject line.

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