Package got sent back to the fake return address, anything I can do?

So for some reason, my order got sent back because it was marked that I don't live at the address provided and didn't provide a new address. The only problem is that I receive mail at this address every day and that is just not true. So question 1. Am I fucked as in I just gotta take the L, and 2. Can this come back to bite me in the ass in terms of legal issues. It was marked returned over a week ago and the vendor isn't giving me a reship.


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[23 Points] BilliCrystaal:

WhY THE FUCK WOULD VENDOR RESHIP???

...he did his part of the transaction. Release his coins


[6 Points] Vendor-Bubblehash:

try these instructions:

What "Undeliverable as Addressed" means:

This means that the receiver address on the package doesn't "exist", or couldn't be read by the post man/woman. This could be for a number of reasons, the most common being, you forgot to include your apartment/unit number that you live in. Other possible reasons: you spelt something wrong, you gave a fake name (don't do this -- your not supposed to receive mail at places you don't lease-at/own). Even more possible causes: mail man/woman is dumb/blind and can't interpret your address, the shipping address got smeared/smudged along the way, or the vendor you purchased your lab supplies from forgot to include your apmnt # when you ALWAYS include it, and are a returning customer for christ's sake... (this is what happened in my case -_-).

Scenario:

You're patiently waiting for your lab supplies to come in. You think it's supposed to be here today so you check the tracking number to see it's status.... OH NO! It says: "Undeliverable as Addressed - package will be shipped back to sender if sender address is valid". You panic for a bit and then come to you're senses, but you still don't exactly know what to do... but lucky for you, you have this post and you keep on reading ahead...

What to do if it's been LESS than a day since you're package was marked "Undeliverable as Addressed". (i.e. it's 12pm and the tracking number indicates your package was marked "Undeliverable" at 7:30am):

Call the post office that your tracking information says it's sitting at. If they answer (unlikely), politely explain your situation and give them your name and the correct shipping address. They may ask you to just come in and pick it up though, don't be scared cause you didn't do anything wrong. In my experiences local post office phone numbers lead to no where, or the workers just don't pick up the phone, so this step is useless in my town, but maybe it'll work for you... If calling your post office doesn't work (it didn't for me), then go to the post office that your tracking information says it's sitting at. Make sure you have your ID (or proof of residency at the package's shipping address), having the package's tracking number is not necessary but it will help a lot, so bring it. Politely (use sir/ma'am & please/thank-you) tell them that you're experiencing issues with getting a package delivered, and were told to come down to this post office to pick it up because it's sitting at this post office. If they ask what the issue is, say it was supposedly marked "Undeliverable". They'll ask for your ID, give it to them, and also give them the tracking number. They should be able to find it, if it's there. If they don't find it, or if the cranky USPS worker essentially tells you to fuck off (this has happened to me before), then don't panic. Call the toll-free 800 USPS customer service phone number (google it), be prepared to stay on hold for 30-90mins, but stay on, because it'll be worth it. Once the terrible hold music stops and you're able to talk to a customer service agent tell them the scenario, give them your name and full/correct address. They'll say something like "ok we should hopefully be able to get this sent to you". Be prepared to wait another 5-10 days before you receive it though (that's if they were able to get the package and update the label, sometimes they aren't able to update the label if it's been too long -- keep reading if you find that happens to you).

What to do if it's been OVER a day since you're package was marked "Undeliverable as Addressed". (i.e. it's Jan 15th and the tracking number indicates your package was marked "Undeliverable" on Jan 13th ):

Call the toll-free 800 USPS customer service phone number (google it), be prepared to stay on hold for 30-90mins, but stay on, because it'll be worth it. Once the terrible hold music stops and you're able to talk to a customer service agent tell them the scenario, give them your name and full/correct address. They'll say something like "ok we should hopefully be able to get this sent to you". Be prepared to wait another 5-10 days before you receive it though (that's if they were able to get the package and update the label, sometimes they aren't able to do that). So you watched the tracking number for a week, saw it come to your city, it looks like it's gonna get delivered, then all of a sudden you see the dreaded "Undeliverable as Addressed" error... This is because you initially tried to fix the "Undeliverable" package issue a little too late and they were unable to update the shipping address fully and could only try and send it back to your city. This is not a problem, hopefully you caught it soon enough this time, all you need to do are the steps above with the title "What to do if it's been LESS than a day since you're package was marked "Undeliverable as Addressed". Then bam! You should have your research supplies and be happy!


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[3 Points] SingleTabs_Vendor:

Depending on what it is and if this just happened, u can call or try to speak to someone and have it redirected. Did the same for a slightly suspicious Chinese clear net pack (no drugs just shady pack) and it wasn't even given a second look.

Mail man actually hand delivered it. Bitchy post office lady was acting like I was freaking out like it's irrational that I don't want an expensive package going back to fucking China ass holes. Said don't deliver if it's out of ur way. He disobeyed and came all the way back at the. End. Of his route with my mail. Just for my package.

Fuck that lady.

Anyway if you think the vendors stealth is good or it's acid with good stealth ask it to be redirectdd to the address and u do receive mail there etc

It does carry risk but besides that just not if the vendor if u don't do it and let them know they may need to change their return address to avoid profiling


[1 Points] kygiacomo:

prollly just take the L the vendor did his job


[1 Points] throwahooawayyfoe:

So question 1. Am I fucked as in I just gotta take the L, and 2. Can this come back to bite me in the ass in terms of legal issues.

  1. Yes

  2. Yes