1/5

posted Jun-11-2012
I will never do business with Unique Photo again. It is one thing to ship signature required but quite another to not allow pickup at the UPS center. How ridiculous is that? Hey Unique at least at the UPS center I have to show a government I.D. The other way I don't have to show a thing. Hell I could be sitting on the front porch and just sign for it.
The upside is you've shown me once again that saving a few bucks sometimes just isn't wort the hassle! I'm going to stick with my regular vendors. Congrats!
UPDATE:
Hey Matt, since I can seem to find a way to respond to your comments I will just update this review. You are the ONLY vendor I deal with who has such a policy. I buy on average about $20,000 in photo gear a year alone. And YOU are the only vendor who doesn't allow pickup at the shipper distribution center.
Your scenario is silly and no more protective for you. Again I could walk up while the driver was pulling in with NO ID and sign for the package. Which is an even MORE likely scenario and DOES happen.

This review was modified by
coolbiff on June 11 2012 07:27:12 PM
“I am sorry you are dissatisfied with your experience with us. However, I do believe you have graded us unfairly.
To quote you, "not allow pickup at the UPS center. How ridiculous is that?"
Well, it is not ridiculous at all. If someone steals your ID they will be able to pick up the package at UPS and we will have no recourse with the credit card company. If we require delivery to your address it protects us as well as you.
There is a substantial amount of fraud with respect to identity theft and diversion/pick-up of packages. It is prudent and wise to not allow pick-up at UPS centers.
I hope you'll reconsider your poor grade of us and your decision with respect to shopping with us in the future. We are actually trying to protect you.
Matt Sweetwood, President
I'll update to your last response. You are not understanding they way the credit card fraud system works. Even if you "walk up to the driver while pulling in" UPS will still show delivery to your address and we will have credit card protection. We will allow pick up at center for regular customers. We are in the electronics business and in order to stay in business we have to be careful especially with newer customers.”