An automated, secured package, delivery system which provides simultaneous confirmation to the purchaser and shipper, and possesses a remote locking/unlocking feature whereby delivery of the shipped item and retrieval thereof, can be effected. When an item is delivered to a purchaser of the item, a confirmation of the delivery and the status of the item is sent to each of the purchaser and a shipper of the item over a network. Remote locking and unlocking of a component accessible by the purchaser over the network is provided, which can be locked upon delivery of the item, and unlocked by the purchaser when desired to access the item.