Is our USPS Tracking # Trackable

Seven · #1 10-27-2020, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jchcollins

Thieves in the employ of shipping services (USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc. etc., et al.) are nothing new. I had a CANOE stolen from Amazon somewhere along the line that was intended to be a Christmas gift for my girls a few years back. (To their credit, this is before Amazon started doing their own deliveries in the gray trucks). I was at a loss, and my office mailroom people were like yep, someone stole that - just walked it out of a facility in all probability. You don't exactly lose a freaking canoe that easily, LOL.

In terms of cards, there have been myriad past stories of dishonest mail carriers and the like. One was a collector himself who got onto people and looked at return addresses and was just happily adding to his own collection over a period of years via theft. You have to be surprised at how bold some people can be.

What you're telling me a Canoe can't disappear into thin air?

I had a card stolen on one occasion after a misdelivery. IT mysteriously ended up relisted on ebay in Jersey. Eventually got my money back but it was more of the principle than anything. Some people out there are just flat out dishonest, which is unfortunate.

I offer a silent prayer, anytime I order a card through the mail. Everything I order now, is typically through registered mail.

jchcollins · #2 10-27-2020, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Seven

What you're telling me a Canoe can't disappear into thin air?

I had a card stolen on one occasion after a misdelivery. IT mysteriously ended up relisted on ebay in Jersey. Eventually got my money back but it was more of the principle than anything. Some people out there are just flat out dishonest, which is unfortunate.

I offer a silent prayer, anytime I order a card through the mail. Everything I order now, is typically through registered mail.

Agreed. I've sold some higher end items lately, and always get pretty nervous on the way to the post office. I pay up for the insurance and priority mail because the peace of mind is worth it to me.

icurnmedic · #3 10-27-2020, 10:05 AM

They may not know what is inside, but they will know how much it is insured for. If any value send registered or overnight.

jchcollins · #4 10-27-2020, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by icurnmedic

They may not know what is inside, but they will know how much it is insured for. If any value send registered or overnight.

Exactly. A small puffy with a shipping label that says $25 on it is a dead giveaway. You are either mailing collectibles or jewelry.

Directly · #5 10-27-2020, 06:21 PM

I haven't considered overnight shipping but will from now on higher valued cards ----and will determine registered mail on a case by case basis -------good suggestions--thanks!

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