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Discussion => Shipping => Topic started by: screwysquirrel on June 27, 2011, 11:55 pm
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I just ordered something, and I used a fake name with my address..
It's similar enough (almost a misspelling) that I guess I thought it would be okay.
Did I make a mistake? Will USPS delilver it?
I'm afraid I screwed up my first purchase.
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with usps you are fine
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If it is a residential address you don't need to worry. Commercial address probably even less of an issue. PO Boxes on the other hand are different, and I think it depends somewhat on the employees at your post office. The post office I use is in a small town, so the people there are a little naive and aren't really on guard for anything sketchy. I don't think they have even considered the possibility of something like SR, unless they saw it on the news. DOH!
PS - see my thread for a little more info on PO Boxes and names.
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Old thread http://ianxz6zefk72ulzz.onion/index.php/forums/thread/579
Postal inspectors use these criteria to identify packages that might contain drugs.
* Emits odors of marijuana or or a masking agent (e.g., coffee, perfume, fabric-softener sheets)
* Is heavily taped along seams
* Is poorly prepared for mailing
* Appears to have been re-used
* Has an uneven weight distribution
Label Criteria
* Is handwritten
* Contains misspelled names, streets, or cities
* Originates from a drug source State
* Has been sent from an individual to an individual
* Contains return address ZIP code that does not match accepting post office ZIP code
* Shows a fictitious return address
* Lists sender's and/or receiver's names of common type (e.g., John Smith) that are not connected to either address
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Like anything: it's good maybe once, twice, and you need a good excuse...but they *expect* this crap, so it's best to find another way...I think we all do that once or twice...but then again, several of us have already had mailman come knocking...
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I always wonder about packages with typed address that are stamped throwing a red flag. It seems like it would be uncommon to me that a real business would print an address label yet use physical stamps rather than printed postage.
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I agree with trance9 that stamps look less than idea. It's a trade off though because if you use software it only take only one cop buy to put a mark on all shipping that goes out from that address. Even if you use a fake but valid business sender, all the packages are still linked. Stamps are pretty common but not the most common but they are pretty anonymous. I also think if everything else is tight, stamps won't be the one issue.
Printed postage for known buyers, stamps for newcomers?
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What is the concern with handwriting the address if the package is stamped? I feel like there are a ton of people handwriting addresses. Small time ebay/etsy sellers, birthday gifts from grandma, trading groups like swap.com, etc. so I don't see why handwriting itself would throw a red flag. I get a lot of (legal) handwritten packages personally.
Is the concern that it looks unprofessional or that the handwriting can be matched if busted?
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@trance9 Both
Most mail is printed not handwritten so handwriting is not uncommon but is less common. Handwriting is also a way to match patterns (though printers use microdots).