iPad 2 shipped via FedEx - why is hold at FedEx location not available?

Now that my iPad 2 has finally shipped with an estimated delivery date of 26th April, I've discovered that there will be nobody to receive it at its destination until the 27th April. FedEx will

FedEx Hold for Pickup locations

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2 Day Shipping (FedEx 2Day)

FedEx Hold At Location

Hold at Location

FedEx down? Current outages and problems

My package from FedEx has been delayed three days now. Each time

Fedex is the worst!!! - FM Forums

I'd rather pick rather then waiting to be delivered. Is Vacation

FedEx VS USPS VS UPS