Securing Deliveries During the Holidays and Beyond
That package you ordered isn’t on your porch. Was there a mistake? As you do some research, you come to the infinitely frustrating realization that some nasty porch pirate stole your package right off your porch. Now you have to deal with the hassle of reordering your package and doing your best to make sure this doesn’t happen again. You wouldn’t wish this on anyone.
What can you do to make your customers don’t have to experience this scenario—especially during the holidays? The answer is simple: package protection.
Why Is Package Protection So Important?
Package protection helps customers keep their deliveries safe and secure—saving them time, money, and frustration. According to Smiota, 1 in 4 people fall victim to porch piracy, and half of the people know somebody who’s been pirated.
How much is package theft costing people?
The average value of stolen packages is $140. And before your customers say something about living in rural areas with 0 pirates, inform them that that the number one state for porch piracy is North Dakota. Criminals don’t want to be seen being criminals, so rural homes and businesses are prime targets for package theft.
Package Protection Made Easy
What can you and your customers do to stop porch piracy? Perhaps the most practical solution is a package delivery lock such as BoxLock. With BoxLock, a delivery driver simply grabs the BoxLock and presses the button on the top to scan the tracking number on a package. Only packages addressed to the receiver and that is actually out for delivery that day will unlock this smart padlock. The driver opens the bin, places the package safely inside, closes the bin and locks the lock. Each time a driver scans a package, BoxLock connects to Wi-Fi to confirm whether or not it should open.
If your customers need a bin to receive their packages, offer them the ParcelWirx Premium Delivery Box with BoxLock and Yard Sign. The chic and elegant design will blend in seamlessly with its surroundings. The hinged lid with swinging latch is easy to use with the included BoxLock special lock and is easy to maintain. This ensures their packages are always protected from pirates and outside elements.
Package Protection Options
Of course, package protection doesn’t stop there. Video doorbells offer an additional layer of security, allowing users to track who visits their porch and exactly what they’re doing.
Illumination—especially during the long nights of winter—can be just as important. Security lights are often motion-activated, causing potential thieves to think twice once they’re lit up like a Christmas tree.
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Once your customers have these security features in place, they can enjoy relief knowing that porch pirates have been thwarted. Finally, to see our full lineup of BoxLock, ParceWirx, video doorbells, security lights, and more, make sure to visit petra.com.