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ALTERNATE DELIVERY LOCATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS

  • US 20110270714A1
  • Filed: 07/12/2011
  • Published: 11/03/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/01/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for managing delivery of an product to an alternately delivery location for subsequent pickup, the method comprising the steps of:

  • electronically receiving an address of a user prior to the purchase of the product;

    electronically providing the user a plurality of alternative delivery locations to which a package may be delivered, wherein the plurality of alternative delivery locations are provided electronically based at least in part on the proximity of the alternative delivery locations to the address of the user;

    electronically receiving a selection of a particular alternative delivery location from the plurality of alternate delivery locations;

    electronically generating a unique identification number identifying the user;

    electronically storing the unique identification number in association with the address of the alternative delivery address and the address of the user;

    electronically providing the unique identification number and the address of alternative delivery location to the user;

    after the product is received at the alternative delivery notification, electronically notifying the user; and

    authorizing release of the product to the user or an agent of the user.

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