I used to think those “we have delivered your package” emails and texts from online retailers were a bit weird… after all, most of the time I open the door to the courier…. so I know.
And then we got a delivery of fresh food while out at an appointment and knew to rush home to get it out of the sun rather than meander back via cafe coffee and lunch.
(We live in Auckland so this year we’re talking potential sun, not real sun).
Our letterbox is ~300 metres from the house so I find those notifications very handy, especially if the item is in any way precious. The (rural) postie only brings to the house parcels that really truly need to be signed for by me (she has authorisation to sign for most) or that are too big for the letterbox.
@Miraz Yes, that makes sense. It also made sense when the MacBook Pro was delivered.... I wouldn't want that on the doorstep for more than a minute.