Here is One for You, Pa

Jeff Jarvis is ragging on FedEx. Apparently, you need to pay extra when you need a signature from the recipient to guarantee that the company delivers the thing you entrust to their care:

Introducing FedEx® Delivery Signature Options

New signature options enhance delivery flexibility and give you peace of mind.

Indirect Signature Required. FedEx will obtain a signature 1) from any person at the delivery address or 2) from someone at a neighboring address or 3) the recipient can leave a signed FedEx door tag authorizing release of the package without anyone present. Available for residential deliveries only. Fee: $1.50.*

Direct Signature Required. FedEx will obtain a signature from any person at the delivery address and will reattempt delivery if no one is available to sign for the package. Available for both residential and nonresidential deliveries. Fee: $2.*

Adult Signature Required. FedEx will obtain a signature from any person at the delivery address who is at least 21 years old and who has government-issued photo identification as proof of age, and we will reattempt delivery if no one is available to sign for the package. Available for both residential and nonresidential deliveries. Fee: $2.75.*