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JUST CURIOUS....

grandma r — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:29:16 GMT

What would you do? 2 weeks ago a package was sent to my SIL, with tracking info. The substitute mail carrier delivered it to the wrong address (he got the # right but the street wrong). Anyway, she spoke with the post master who tracked the package to the wrong address. When he contacted the resident he was told that they didn't receive any package. The sender did mail a replacement with signature requested.

However, why would someone keep a package that doesn't belong to them???? I just don't get it!

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freakygirl — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:31:43 GMT

because they probably liked it and it was free! some people are whack.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:33:04 GMT

Its called theft. I imagine it happens all the time. There's no way to prove they got the package so they'll get away with it this time and we'll hope karma catches up with them. Frankly, I'm surprised so many people are honest when they receive a misdirected package.

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Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:37:44 GMT

I received a package that wasn't even addressed to me or my address. It just so happened it belonged to a neighbor down the road.

I went to the door and told them (the boxes were huge) and she came and got them and sent me a thank you note. That was totally the fault of UPS.

However I have received the wrong package a few times. I called customer service and they told me to send it back and they wouldn't charge me. I did.

I agree it is totally stealing. It is terrible to steal something but I'm sure it happens more often than it used to.

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nana59 — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:37:47 GMT

They do it because they can............don't get me started.......

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grandma r — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:38:27 GMT

I just don't get it! Obviously the name and correct address are on the package. It was delivered just a few streets away; why not just walk/drive over to the correct address and place it in the box??? Or, even easier, put it back in your own box with a "wrong address" note. How do some people sleep at night???

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kitcat51 — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:40:17 GMT

How does the PO know it really got delivered to the 2nd address? Sorry but I don't think they can unless the homeowner signed for it. Maybe they really didn't get it & the sub mail carrier got it wrong again.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:22:47 GMT

@grandma r In short, there's absolutely nothing you can do. The problem has been resolved and is out of your hands.

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qvcfreak — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 01:25:22 GMT

I'm thinking that's what happened to my Klondike purchase. My order status says it was delivered yesterday but I had no mail yesterday. I haven't called customer service, If I don't receive it tomorrow, I will call them. Very sad, it's my birthday gift (Oct 1st). It's the PTR solid 18k ribbons and reed band ring

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Lapdog — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 01:33:22 GMT

And the insurance companies are forcing more and more people to get their medications through the mail only.

I wonder if they will replace those when they are misdelivered?

So far, they do not have to sign for those packages.

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StraytoStay — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 02:37:32 GMT

Last week I had three packages I thought were lost. I usually go to the website and change delivery to Will Call and pick them up myself, but at last minute my SupePost didn't get delivered by my mailman who doesn't make errors often, & UPS said they'd be in my area instead. UPS quit having a regular driver on my route and it's always someone new. Well, my packages showed as delivered but my porch was bare. Before I could do anything, a guy down the street brought them to me and he opened one thinking it was his. He claims. It wasn't anything a guy would want, but if it was I wonder if he would have kept all three? I let UPS know he couldn't check 3 addresses,& set it up that a signature is required now. It's happened before, but they usually give it to next door. The numbers didn't match at all down the street.

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fourpaws56 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 03:07:54 GMT

lack of integrity

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Suebdoo — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 03:56:10 GMT

@grandma r wrote:
I just don't get it! Obviously the name and correct address are on the package. It was delivered just a few streets away; why not just walk/drive over to the correct address and place it in the box??? Or, even easier, put it back in your own box with a "wrong address" note. How do some people sleep at night???

@grandma r had a package I was supposed to get delivered to wrong house once. Same #s but different street about 3 streets away. Showed delivered. Was an uninsured eBay package. Took those lovely neighbors 3 weeks to finally write...not at this address..on the envelope. Guess they were too busy. They hadn't opened it.

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occasionalrain — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:04:01 GMT

Before you assume the homeowner kept it, consider the thieves who follow UPS trucks and retrieve packages from porches as soon as he truck drives away.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:08:56 GMT

@Lapdog I had all my prescription meds misdelivered by FedEx when I had Caremark, and no they won't replace them at no cost. They were left next door, the parents were away and young adult children brought the package in and tossed it aside. I eventually got my meds when mom and dad got home, but first I wrangled with Caremark. I don't know how they get away with no insuring their shipments.

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Lindsays Grandma — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:08:58 GMT

If the package had a tracking number on it, it would clearly show the address it was delivered to. At least the packages I get shows it.

@kitcat51 wrote:
How does the PO know it really got delivered to the 2nd address? Sorry but I don't think they can unless the homeowner signed for it. Maybe they really didn't get it & the sub mail carrier got it wrong again.

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Lindsays Grandma — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:17:30 GMT

Who is the cutey in the picture?

@ fourpaws56 wrote:
lack of integrity

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Lindsays Grandma — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:20:31 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma wrote:
fourpaws56...
Who is the cutey in the picture?

@ fourpaws56 wrote:
lack of integrity

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KingstonsMom — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:19:00 GMT

@fourpaws56 wrote:
lack of integrity

@fourpaws56

And an abundance of greed.

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faeriemoon — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:26:39 GMT

I think it's entirely possible that the "wrong" addressee didn't get it either. Sorry, but I just don't trust the post office.