Please look - damaged package

macms · 04-09-2009, 04:13 PM

Thank you Kevin. Please PM me as I can't find your username.

I received an empty and flattened box today that was stamped "MAIL RECEIVED WITHOUT CONTENT" as you see below. This is the first time this has happened in literally hundreds of shipments to me.

Mailed in Anaheim, CA

MarkinAZ · 04-09-2009, 04:14 PM

Fred, Kevins avatar is Savor the Stick...

and I wonder where the "contents" went to??

replicant_argent · 04-09-2009, 04:14 PM

not good. A good reminder for us all to use about 24 cents more tape than you think you should.

Tikihut27 · 04-09-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

and I wonder where the "contents" went to??

WildBlueSooner · 04-09-2009, 04:45 PM

Wow...sorry to hear about that

Tikihut27 · 04-09-2009, 04:51 PM

Mail carriers are uniformed service members, right?

I kid, but that's a shame. Every so often something like this happens, but remember all the millions and millions of pieces of mail that make it through without no problems. All in all, they do a great job.

But it is too bad this happened.

shadow king · 04-09-2009, 05:23 PM

That doesn't look good at all. From the size of the box, looks as tho some mailroom worker in America is happy tonight. I've never been a big fan of reusing boxes in the mail. They seem to break down pretty quick. Priority boxes are the way to go.

04-09-2009, 05:38 PM

That sucks for everyone involved. A few weeks back UPS damaged a package of mine in CA. They shipped it back to me and charged me return freight.

They damaged it Sent it back and charged me again

When I called about a claim, the hoops I have to jump through just aint worth the hassle, and THEY KNOW IT, thats why they make it so hard!

Chas

WildBlueSooner · 04-09-2009, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tikihut27

Mail carriers are uniformed service members, right?

I kid, but that's a shame. Every so often something like this happens, but remember all the millions and millions of pieces of mail that make it through without no problems. All in all, they do a great job.

But it is too bad this happened.

Its that one in a million that really pisses people off!

floydpink · 04-09-2009, 05:41 PM

sorry to hear that.

I, like an idiot, mailed cash to all my nephews and nieces (7 total) over Christmas, and all but 2 came back as opened without contents.

WildBlueSooner · 04-09-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

sorry to hear that.

I, like an idiot, mailed cash to all my nephews and nieces (7 total) over Christmas, and all but 2 came back as opened without contents.

you are chitting me

Savor the Stick · 04-09-2009, 05:49 PM

Thanks Fred for letting me know.
That really burns me. I had taped it up real good, someone deliberately opened it.

MarkinAZ · 04-09-2009, 05:53 PM

So the question is, where did the package get opened at? There has to (or should) be an entry made when the box was first noticed opened and then scanned with a written entry indicating same. Time to contact a postal inspector and start pinpointing the area of the theft...

AD720 · 04-09-2009, 05:59 PM

Not to talk bad about any of the fine folks that work for the US postal system but we pretty much have to have everything but bills sent to our work addresses now. My fiance was really hurt that she got no birthday cards...turns out that over 10 were sent. Some with checks, some with cash, some with gift cards. The P.O. did absolutely nothing, the investigation went nowhere and nothing has changed at all. It is going be tough to try to put "send gifts and cards to my work address" on tactfully our wedding invitations.

Savor the Stick · 04-09-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

Not to talk bad about any of the fine folks that work for the US postal system but we pretty much have to have everything but bills sent to our work addresses now. My fiance was really hurt that she got no birthday cards...turns out that over 10 were sent. Some with checks, some with cash, some with gift cards. The P.O. did absolutely nothing, the investigation went nowhere and nothing has changed at all. It is going be tough to try to put "send gifts and cards to my work address" on tactfully our wedding invitations.

This makes me sick that stuff for the troops(and Fred) would get ripped off. Also that there might not be anything that can be done. I never thought of insuring it.

AD720 · 04-09-2009, 06:09 PM

Yes, especially when it is for a charitable donation. I don't like to jump to conclusions, but you say it was taped up very well and that only leaves one scenario.

How about we turn this into something positive. What was in there?

Maybe between the bunch of us we can replace it all.

04-09-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

Not to talk bad about any of the fine folks that work for the US postal system but we pretty much have to have everything but bills sent to our work addresses now. My fiance was really hurt that she got no birthday cards...turns out that over 10 were sent. Some with checks, some with cash, some with gift cards. The P.O. did absolutely nothing, the investigation went nowhere and nothing has changed at all. It is going be tough to try to put "send gifts and cards to my work address" on tactfully our wedding invitations.

Consider renting a box at The UPS Store or Mail Boxes Etc.
They have commercial addresses and they inform you when you have mail

Chas

BobbyRitz · 04-09-2009, 06:34 PM

Damn, Fred. Sorry to hear this.

04-09-2009, 06:35 PM

Sorry to see what had happened. Must have been pretty big too! Lots of postage paid there!

stitch · 04-09-2009, 06:44 PM

I have used USPS shipping for my leather goods for years with no problems
BUT ...Everything I ship is insured for the full price of goods, And I hve invoices to prove it.
An extra 50 cents to $2. is worth it ... But if it's lost or stolen they will ask you for proof of value.
That is where the adressed invoice comes in .... Old saying ...
Fu@# Me? ....Noooooooo ... Fu## YOU!.

04-09-2009, 04:13 PM	#1
macms ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mile High Posts: 996 Trading: (56)	Please look - damaged package Thank you Kevin. Please PM me as I can't find your username. I received an empty and flattened box today that was stamped "MAIL RECEIVED WITHOUT CONTENT" as you see below. This is the first time this has happened in literally hundreds of shipments to me. Mailed in Anaheim, CA __________________

04-09-2009, 04:14 PM	#2
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Please look - damaged package Fred, Kevins avatar is Savor the Stick... and I wonder where the "contents" went to?? __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

04-09-2009, 04:14 PM	#3
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Please look - damaged package not good. A good reminder for us all to use about 24 cents more tape than you think you should. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

04-09-2009, 04:45 PM	#5
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Please look - damaged package Wow...sorry to hear about that __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

04-09-2009, 04:51 PM	#6
Tikihut27 Learned to Love the Bomb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 818 Trading: (3)	Re: Please look - damaged package Mail carriers are uniformed service members, right? I kid, but that's a shame. Every so often something like this happens, but remember all the millions and millions of pieces of mail that make it through without no problems. All in all, they do a great job. But it is too bad this happened. __________________ I can no longer sit back and allow... the international Communist conspiracy to sap and impurify all of our precious bodily fluids.

04-09-2009, 05:23 PM	#7
shadow king Fresh outta Ad Seg Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Matt Location: Last house on the left Posts: 466 Trading: (19)	Re: Please look - damaged package That doesn't look good at all. From the size of the box, looks as tho some mailroom worker in America is happy tonight. I've never been a big fan of reusing boxes in the mail. They seem to break down pretty quick. Priority boxes are the way to go.

04-09-2009, 05:38 PM	#8
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Please look - damaged package That sucks for everyone involved. A few weeks back UPS damaged a package of mine in CA. They shipped it back to me and charged me return freight. They damaged it Sent it back and charged me again When I called about a claim, the hoops I have to jump through just aint worth the hassle, and THEY KNOW IT, thats why they make it so hard! Chas

04-09-2009, 05:41 PM	#10
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Please look - damaged package sorry to hear that. I, like an idiot, mailed cash to all my nephews and nieces (7 total) over Christmas, and all but 2 came back as opened without contents. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

04-09-2009, 05:49 PM	#12
Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: Please look - damaged package Thanks Fred for letting me know. That really burns me. I had taped it up real good, someone deliberately opened it. __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

04-09-2009, 05:53 PM	#13
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Please look - damaged package So the question is, where did the package get opened at? There has to (or should) be an entry made when the box was first noticed opened and then scanned with a written entry indicating same. Time to contact a postal inspector and start pinpointing the area of the theft... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

04-09-2009, 05:59 PM	#14
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Please look - damaged package Not to talk bad about any of the fine folks that work for the US postal system but we pretty much have to have everything but bills sent to our work addresses now. My fiance was really hurt that she got no birthday cards...turns out that over 10 were sent. Some with checks, some with cash, some with gift cards. The P.O. did absolutely nothing, the investigation went nowhere and nothing has changed at all. It is going be tough to try to put "send gifts and cards to my work address" on tactfully our wedding invitations.

04-09-2009, 06:09 PM	#16
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Please look - damaged package Yes, especially when it is for a charitable donation. I don't like to jump to conclusions, but you say it was taped up very well and that only leaves one scenario. How about we turn this into something positive. What was in there? Maybe between the bunch of us we can replace it all.

04-09-2009, 06:34 PM	#18
BobbyRitz Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 136 Trading: (1)	Re: Please look - damaged package Damn, Fred. Sorry to hear this.

04-09-2009, 06:35 PM	#19
shortstory5 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Please look - damaged package Sorry to see what had happened. Must have been pretty big too! Lots of postage paid there!

04-09-2009, 06:44 PM	#20
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: Please look - damaged package I have used USPS shipping for my leather goods for years with no problems BUT ...Everything I ship is insured for the full price of goods, And I hve invoices to prove it. An extra 50 cents to $2. is worth it ... But if it's lost or stolen they will ask you for proof of value. That is where the adressed invoice comes in .... Old saying ... Fu@# Me? ....Noooooooo ... Fu## YOU!. __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.