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Mystery Package

Tink814 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:25:38 GMT

I opened my front door today and saw a package sitting on my welcome mat. It was delivered by the post office and has my full name and address on it. I do not recognize the name on the return address (it came from an apartment) and I don't know anyone living in that city. Should I open it or just return it to the post office? It's a medium size white bag and whatever is inside feels soft.

Re: Mystery Package

alicedee — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:27:48 GMT

I would check your accounts with Amazon, Etsy, Ebay....or look at your credit card statement to see if you ordered something that you forgot. Sounds like it could be masks or a shirt?

Re: Mystery Package

Kachina624 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:29:43 GMT

@Tink814 You'd better open it. It could be a gift or something you bought and forgot about (that would be me). I'd be too curious to ignore it

Re: Mystery Package

Tink814 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:30:29 GMT

alicedee: It's definitely not something I ordered and forgot about it, which is why I'm a little concerned.

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noodleann — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:31:44 GMT

What results did you get when you Googled the return address?

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threecees — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:32:09 GMT

Is your birthday coming or any special day? Gift?

Maybe put on gloves and open it outside. If that would make you feel safe.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:34:09 GMT

@Tink814 For Pete's sake, open it. If it's soft, it's not a bomb or a rattlesnake. What are you afraid of?

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grandma r — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:35:18 GMT

If you're certain you haven't ordered anything, I would mark it refused, return to sender and notify the PO to pick it up.

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Anonymous032819 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:36:44 GMT

I would open it, out of simple curiosity.

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:38:16 GMT

@grandma r wrote:
If you're certain you haven't ordered anything, I would mark it refused, return to sender and notify the PO to pick it up.

That's what I'd do.

Re: Mystery Package

KatieB — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:38:35 GMT

Or it could be those mystery seeds that people across the United States have been receiving.. If it is the seeds, you are supposed to call the Agriculture Department in your area --- DO NOT PLANT THEM...

Re: Mystery Package

Anonymous032819 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:42:34 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Tink814 For Pete's sake, open it. If it's soft, it's not a bomb or a rattlesnake. What are you afraid of?

@Kachina624

I agree.

We have become a nation of cowards, afraid of our own dam shawdow.

Re: Mystery Package

CelticCrafter — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:42:47 GMT

Mystery seeds from China?

If you're sure it's not something you ordered and forgot about, write on it Return to Sender and put it back in the mailbox.

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KBEANS — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:44:50 GMT

I would open it. It's in your name, it's yours whether you ordered it or not. Its important that you see the contents and the packing slip to make sure you have not incurred charges to your credit card illegally. Someone could have ordered, put it on your account, sent to you and planned on retrieving from your front door. You won't know what's up until you open it...and knowing is half the battle.

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Wiscfan3 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:51:32 GMT

@Tink814 Maybe get a friend or family member to stand by while you open it if you are afraid. I would have opened it immediately just out of curiosity. Whatever it is, you can deal with it, but if you send it back without opening it you might never know.

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kitcat51 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:52:00 GMT

Oh my, just open it...why wouldn't you? If it's a mistake just tape the bag up & return.

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Pezzie — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 22:02:03 GMT

Open it, you might be pleasantly surprised.

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goldensrbest — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 22:15:38 GMT

Put your ear to it,if it is ticking,do not open!!!!

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Travone — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 22:22:02 GMT

Oh dear lord

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Cakers3 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 22:22:09 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
Put your ear to it,if it is ticking,do not open!!!!

@goldensrbest But it could be a Rolex watch wrapped in a soft material.

LOL