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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yep. I went down to pick it up at will call. I showed my ID and she brought out the rectangular, cardboard envelope. She set it down, I signed and started carrying it away. I got 3 steps and noticed it was light and thin. Then I noticed the side torn open. I looked inside, and sure enough.. NOTHING. I was so angry. I would prefer to use another word that starts with a P, but I can't on here.
So I immediately turned around and showed the lady. She got the manager. It was sent insured, so they brought out a claims form. The problem was, I had already signed for it. I'll be damned if the claims dept is going to tell me "Sorry, you signed for it. How do we know you didn't remove it yourself?".
So I demanded to have (some) kind of proof it was given to me that way. I first I asked them to give me back my signature so I can just refuse delivery. She talked to the Postmaster and no can do. Then I demanded they put a "damaged package" stamp on it, no can do. Finally I demanded a copy of the security feed that shows me picking up the package and turning back around. As it turns out that part of the building isn't picked up on camera. The only thing they could see is that I entered and never left.
So I had to settle for her signed statement that, based on the security cam.. I came in, noticed the package was open and immediately returned to will call, and never left the building.
I'm so steamed right now. Unfortunately I doubt they will actively try to find the thief. Not that it's a federal offense or anything. And hopefully they getting my money back won't be a complete headache.
Oh, PS: Susan, I think I might take you up on the offer to find a 1914-D.
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New Member
United States
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WOW, you are a much cooler head than I am. I really hope you get to the bottom of this, either coin or $$$ back.
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Rest in Peace
United States
3730 Posts |
That's a shame.
Same thing happened to me a while back, but it wasn't as valuable as a 1914 D, and the post office clerk said it was probably due to a machine tearing the envelope open.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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USArmyParatrooper
Don't expect action any time soon and keep pressing and calling the PO. I lost a shipment of 45 rolls of quarters that according to the tracking number never left the PO it was sent from. it took over 8 months to get a check back for the PO insurance
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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quote:
the post office clerk said it was probably due to a machine tearing the envelope open.
Um.... yeah. I'd say that's accurate if you replace the word "machine" with "scumbag". |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
974 Posts |
Dang! I think you should request Fed-Ex/UPS/DHL from now on! First your 09-S VDB getting there super late, now this!
Edited by Nelrak
10/18/2007 10:27 pm
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2703 Posts |
I am really sorry to hear that!
Exact same thing happened to me last January. After talking to the postmaster I got the feeling that it happens all the time and no one talks about it. (Many employees help themselves now and then, and they don't rat on each other).
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Valued Member
United States
206 Posts |
That's a shame... did you send it Insured?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
632 Posts |
Maybe I'll take a part time job at the post office!. HA!.
sorry 'bout yer coin there trooper. make ya wanna dish out a little pain huh.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2443 Posts |
Wow, that's horrible. :( Best of luck to you. Oh and you should have had them search you to show that you didn't quickly pocket it as your back was turned.
Edited by Amazon99
10/18/2007 10:57 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1713 Posts |
A friend of mine who is currently in Japan sent me a Japanese Cash Coin. When I received the envelope. One corner was torn open. The coin was not in a holder so it was fairly obvious that there was a coin in the envelope. If my friend hadn't taped (  ) the coin to the letter he sent me I don't that the coin would've made it to me. I hope it all works out for you USArmy! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
792 Posts |
Sounds like another case of the government messing with with our military personnel. I hope you resolve this problem, fast. Good luck!
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Rest in Peace
United States
2668 Posts |
Comic books are even worst. Comic book boxes always arrive looking like Ike Turner worked them over. And usually with part, or all, of the contents missing. Don't even bother using the USPS for comic books. The USPS employs cretinous thieves.  <===USPS |
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Valued Member
United States
367 Posts |
eh if it was me the 6:00 news would have a pic of me on it for stangling people until I found it hehe
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2177 Posts |
That's such a shame. I would be so #$!*# STEAMED! Easy money at the post office! I'm sorry this happened to you.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What a shame, sorry to hear this. I don't think PO will do anything anytime soon.
How can PO workers pick what's inside a package?
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Posted 10/18/2007 10:17 pm
