This is an explanation of it being inconvenient to you, but not an explanation of "fraud against the consumer being perpetrated by an agency of the US government".
I'm no lawyer but I think that when you advertise that you are going to do something
Is there a guarantee in writing that they will deliver it to your door?
As for
> Is there a guarantee in writing that they will deliver it to your door?
I'm not sure, but I believe that is the general understanding most people have of the nature of the service being offered. If the USPS and/or Amazon were clear that by deliver they mean send a package to somewhere within a few miles of where you live then consumers would be able to take that into account when deciding which vendors to frequent (and many who are able would probably opt for their local Home Depot over Amazon). Moreover it would open the marketplace for competitors to offer higher quality delivery services on fair and clear terms.
Unfortunately I think after the first time it doesn't make it to your door, everyone's general understanding calibrates to reality.
Moreover it would open the marketplace for competitors to offer higher quality delivery services on fair and clear terms.
Like fedex, ups and dhl ?
> Like fedex, ups and dhl ?
Yes, but how many online retailers allow the buyer to choose from multiple delivery options ? Amazon certainly doesn't (except maybe for a very few large and very expensive items).