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> I just can't imagine staying home for packages all the time

I'm not sure why you think people in the USA do that. You certainly don't have to stay home to get package. Nobody does that.

If it's a valuable package, there are ways to make sure it's not stolen, including using an Amazon Locker.

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In Germany DHL has lockers that you can use as an address. The next one is closer to me than any store.

Although I agree I have a certain reluctance to return stuff, because now I need to wrap the package, get it to the post office (which is far away) and pay shipping.

In the US, you can just put the package in an Amazon Locker with the return label printed on it. You don't have to pay for shipping.

I don't know if Amazon Lockers exist in Germany, but I'm sure they would reimburse your for the shipping cost if you ask.

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