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Pillar of the Community
United States
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In some cases, it's cheaper to send UPS, others it's better to send USPS.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Barry, if you are not comfortable w/ the way your mailman handle your mail, just talk to him since he's in the neighborhood and you see him often. You're missing the point. It's not about how he handles the mail -- it's about the fact that he might figure out what is in the packages if he delivers enough of them. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Wow, $17,000. Nice buy there. Hopefully silver will reach $50  or higher. |
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Pillar of the Community
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You need to chill a bit I think. No way they would ever leave a $17K package on someones porch w/o signing for it, just wouldn't happen. And to be honest how would the postman even know whats in the box? I have had things way more valuable then a monster box delivered with no problems at all, never once. I take very good care of the mailman every christmas and in turn he takes very good care of me actually lives down the same road. Just try to relax, I can't imagine you storing a monster box on premises if you are this nervous about the delivery.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5870 Posts |
I'm perfectly chilled. My wife, on the other hand... Well, let's just say she grew up in a rough neighborhood.
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Valued Member
United States
307 Posts |
You could try a semi-logical argument... something along the lines of: "Your house and cars are worth more than a box of silver, if no one has broken into your house to get your car keys and drive away, and if no one has broken in and forced you to sign over the deed to your house, then why would a little box of silver be such a target?" Ok that doesn't sound very good now that I've typed it...
My only other suggestion would be to have the box delivered to your parents or in-laws house. I get packages for other people sent to my house frequently, simply because they know somebody is always home, then they come pick it up later. You could explain it by saying it was a special deal on something and there's a one per household limit so you want to send it to them. Say its a disc-brake for your car (nice and heavy)
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Valued Member
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IMO having them shipped is quite safe. There are many things that weigh that much and are that big give or take.
However once you receive them I think putting them in a safe deposit box or somewhere unusual is best. Not just in a safe at home.
TBH picking them up at a reputable place is also just fine imo, and I think your wife is just being overly cautious.
If you are in the LA area Barry, I will accompany you for 5 eagles riding "shotgun" for your protection if you still feel such precautions are needed. But really its not needed just go buy your stuff hehe.
One last thing, I LOVE Tim Strouds quote from Tom Jefferson!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
808 Posts |
barryg, if your postman is brazen enough to just drop packages with a signature required, that's reason enough to be concerned. It's unprofessional behavior and that's always reason for concern. More than enough reason to just do a counter pickup. Hope everything goes well next week, sir!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I think we're being a hard on the postman. The neighborhood that barryg lives at is likely a very nice one, the postman Is his neighbor and likely an outstanding guy, the packages are left inside a the entrance way of a double door and not in the open, and it might be the fault of the dealer for not selecting "signature required" for the shipment.
A PO Box was signed out regardless, since the idea is to have as few people know about the silver deliveries period
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Valued Member
United States
333 Posts |
No matter what, somebody is going to know that you purchased something valuable. There is no way around it. Whether it be the USPS man, the UPS man, or the FedEx man. They may be able to even figure out that it is a silver shipment based on the return address and their own personal and professional experience.
If you are ordering $17k of silver and afraid of theft, why not upgrade security? You can't prevent everything, but an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of marital bliss.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't think any of the apprehension has to do with actual people. It has to do with anyone possibly knowing about valuables. The less in general that know the less possibilities of anyone finding out. People talk. And you never know what desperate or destitute people may do
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5870 Posts |
You've been talking to my wife, haven't you...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2168 Posts |
No but I'm probably exactly like her! I have seen what happens in families when someone dies. I know a different situation but nevertheless greed. Can't be too safe. While I have purchased a few items from the mint I buy locally as to involve less people. Not even the same car or route home! I know paranoid but I try to not let anyone know of what I have and I have no where near a monster box! Be glad she's cautious
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Some good tips here. I know are mailman too, I've been to his house before to hang out with his son. I dont believe he would do anything to our package.
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03/17/2012 1:33 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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In my mind, none of this is about the mail man, FedX man, or UPS man. It is ALL about collecting that signature. I don't know about this specific order but I do know that every single silver package that has ever come to my house has required an adult signature. If they do not get this, they do not leave the package, period. So... why did the mail man not get a signature for this package? THAT is the question. If one was not required, then the package was likely not insured. Say what? These packages MUST be insured and they MUST be delivered with a signature requirement. Otherwise, how would the shipper ever know that the delivery actually arrived? If one was required but not obtained, then the delivery person is not doing their job. Some kind of corrective action is needed here and that should start with finding out whether that package was insured with a signature required label on it. If not, then fix that with the shipper. If it was, then fix that with the delivery guys. In any case, FIX IT. Just my $0.02 worth.
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