Hi, I’m going to Chicago from London with my family in February and I’d really like to get a few things from US eBay to take home with me. How will I be able to get things delivered to me when I’m in Chicago?

  • Otherbarry@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyzEnglish
    10·
    8 hours ago

    You can have things shipped to yourself at the hotel, it’s actually quite common e.g.

    Firstname Lastname (Guest)
    Fancy Hotel Name
    123 This Street
    This City, State, Zip Code

    That said it might be helpful to notify the front desk that you plan to receive package(s) during your stay in the case they set up a different procedure for that.

    Also be aware sometimes you’ll need to check in with the front desk or receiving department if there are any packages for you - More than a few receiving departments at hotels just don’t do the extra work to notify guests that packages arrived for them… this sometimes results in the guest checking out without ever knowing there was something waiting for them to pick up.

    • helimopp@lemmy.worldOP
      4·
      8 hours ago

      Ah I see. So I will need to put in the address of the hotel when ordering something and when I have ordered it, I will need to notify the front desk that there will be a package coming soon. Is that right?

      • hydrashok@sh.itjust.works
        8·
        8 hours ago

        That’s the idea. But definitely check with the hotel if they will accept and how long they’ll hold it for. Some hotels only accept guest packages for a few days before their check-in; they’re usually not going to want to hold it for a week or two. Maybe something you can work on with the seller to time the shipment appropriately?