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Metallica_Band · 09-08-2003, 04:58 PM

Hey there...ok...I have a question...what would happen if I had someone send me a package in the mail...now lets say I recieved the package...now I take out the thing inside and replace it with something else I wanna send BACK to the guy that sent me the package...so I screw up my address on the TO: part or just changed some digits or whatever so that it would be unsendable...then I drop it off at someones mailbox (or keep it at my mailbox)...that person would see that it isn't theirs and give it to the mail man...

would it go back to the return address since the address that I changed is incorrect??? Wouldn't that be free shipping on my part??? Just wondering...THANX
C'YA ?:-D

JStrider · 09-08-2003, 05:19 PM

well unless what you were sending was the same weight... they might get suspicious... and what if the address you put turned out to be a real one... then youd be screwed...

not to mention it would be cheating the post office out of money... if you do this you will become one of the reasons the cost of stamps keeps going up!!!

yournamehere · 09-08-2003, 07:27 PM

And - don't forget the postmark.

I don't think the USPS is stupid enough to send something <b>to</b> the place it was postmarked.

aisoku · 09-08-2003, 08:32 PM

With a letter it's really easy. Just change the position of your address and his, and then 'forget' to put a stamp on it. The post office doesn't usually check and will just assume it got too far (as long as you drop it somewhere where it'll get mixed in easily).

Lebell · 09-08-2003, 08:43 PM

Mail fraud is a hefty fine and possible prison sentence.

So my question is, is it really worth chancing it for a few bucks postage?

I mean, if you are gonna risk jail, at least steal something worth it.

clavus · 09-08-2003, 09:43 PM

Lebell beat me to it.

You do NOT want to postal inspectors to make an example out of you. The payoff is not worth the risk.

TIO · 09-08-2003, 10:15 PM

If you recieve a parcel, you can put a cross through the address, and mark the parcel either 'return to sender' or 'no longer at this address, send to: [new address].' Both of these will get the parcel where you want it, for free. Mum forwards stuff to me at college all the time. But like these guys said, it's just not cool to use it as a scam.

brinkn1 · 09-10-2003, 06:13 PM

I believe that would be a felony.

Metallica_Band · 09-10-2003, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TIO
If you recieve a parcel, you can put a cross through the address, and mark the parcel either 'return to sender' or 'no longer at this address, send to: [new address].'

Hmmm...good idea

TIO · 09-10-2003, 07:22 PM

Again, Metallica, it's not a good idea. If the parcel really went to the wrong address, then forward it, sure. But if you open the parcel, and then reseal it and send it on, you're committing a felony and face, at the very least, a hefty fine and a record for fraud if you get caught.

But thanks for the kiss anyway

Cynthetiq · 09-11-2003, 01:29 PM

why don't you read about some of the ranks you may join if you do get caught...

2002

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stldickie · 09-11-2003, 01:39 PM

Buy cheaper beer for a week, and then you can afford to legitimately send your package.

09-08-2003, 04:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Metallica_Band Loser	What would happen if I did this??? Hey there...ok...I have a question...what would happen if I had someone send me a package in the mail...now lets say I recieved the package...now I take out the thing inside and replace it with something else I wanna send BACK to the guy that sent me the package...so I screw up my address on the TO: part or just changed some digits or whatever so that it would be unsendable...then I drop it off at someones mailbox (or keep it at my mailbox)...that person would see that it isn't theirs and give it to the mail man... would it go back to the return address since the address that I changed is incorrect??? Wouldn't that be free shipping on my part??? Just wondering...THANX C'YA ?:-D

09-08-2003, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	well unless what you were sending was the same weight... they might get suspicious... and what if the address you put turned out to be a real one... then youd be screwed... not to mention it would be cheating the post office out of money... if you do this you will become one of the reasons the cost of stamps keeps going up!!! __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

09-08-2003, 07:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
yournamehere Invisible Location: tentative, at best	And - don't forget the postmark. I don't think the USPS is stupid enough to send something <b>to</b> the place it was postmarked. __________________ If you want to avoid 95% of internet spelling errors: "If your ridiculous pants are too loose, you're definitely going to lose them. Tell your two loser friends over there that they're going to lose theirs, too." It won't hurt your fashion sense, either.

09-08-2003, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lebell Cracking the Whip Location: Sexymama's arms...	Mail fraud is a hefty fine and possible prison sentence. So my question is, is it really worth chancing it for a few bucks postage? I mean, if you are gonna risk jail, at least steal something worth it. __________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." – C. S. Lewis The ONLY sponsors we have are YOU! Please Donate!

09-08-2003, 09:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
clavus pow! Location: NorCal	Lebell beat me to it. You do NOT want to postal inspectors to make an example out of you. The payoff is not worth the risk. __________________ Ass, gas or grass. Nobody rides for free.

09-08-2003, 08:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
aisoku Upright	With a letter it's really easy. Just change the position of your address and his, and then 'forget' to put a stamp on it. The post office doesn't usually check and will just assume it got too far (as long as you drop it somewhere where it'll get mixed in easily).

09-08-2003, 10:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
TIO Addict Location: The Land Down Under	If you recieve a parcel, you can put a cross through the address, and mark the parcel either 'return to sender' or 'no longer at this address, send to: [new address].' Both of these will get the parcel where you want it, for free. Mum forwards stuff to me at college all the time. But like these guys said, it's just not cool to use it as a scam. __________________ Strewth

09-10-2003, 06:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
brinkn1 Crazy	I believe that would be a felony.

09-10-2003, 07:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
TIO Addict Location: The Land Down Under	Again, Metallica, it's not a good idea. If the parcel really went to the wrong address, then forward it, sure. But if you open the parcel, and then reseal it and send it on, you're committing a felony and face, at the very least, a hefty fine and a record for fraud if you get caught. But thanks for the kiss anyway __________________ Strewth

09-11-2003, 01:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
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09-11-2003, 01:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
stldickie Addict	Buy cheaper beer for a week, and then you can afford to legitimately send your package.