I have had several high-value packages, which I paid extra shipping for in order to get better tracking and recoup some of the most money if lost.
USPS does have a fairly good track record of finding packages when you continue to escalate. I've always done it in steps, up to and including contacting the highest levels available.
One package that was sent Priority Overnight to me did not arrive for 10 weeks. After several calls and filling out their online tracking / trace / lost package form, I finally made a phone call.
48 hours later I received a call that my package, as in this case, had just been sitting in a distribution center, unharmed with both the return address and my address on the box. Apology included.
It really can be worth it to continue to escalate until they either find the package or if you have insurance, recoup your losses.
Just my 2 cents. I've had this happen a few times and every time I followed the escalation process... eventually the item was found and delivered promptly. promptly.
I'm glad he received his games. Also, package your items carefully. I print out the return address and destination address. I jam it full of bubble-wrap. Then I use tape to completely water-proof that paper.
It seems all worked out in this case. It was kind of him to apologize.
I don't think the USPS is "out to get" anyone. They're also, to my knowledge, the only delivery service that requires a warrant to inspect a package sent within the US. My understanding is that other carrier, such as FedEx and UPS have standing agreements to allow LEO's to inspect without warrant.
As someone who has participated in a fair share of drills and emergency prep that has involved all sorts of two way radio in vehicles, this has me curious.
Hands-free equipment isn't often available for two-way radio systems.
I've seen a lot of Toughbooks take a very serious beating. From a construction worker who frequently drops his in the field to a electrician who doesn't even flinch when he hears his bent and scratched Toughbook dinging from side to side in his truck, they're good at surviving.
They're a far cry from from elegant and stylish but honestly, they sound right up your alley.
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I have had several high-value packages, which I paid extra shipping for in order to get better tracking and recoup some of the most money if lost.
USPS does have a fairly good track record of finding packages when you continue to escalate. I've always done it in steps, up to and including contacting the highest levels available.
One package that was sent Priority Overnight to me did not arrive for 10 weeks. After several calls and filling out their online tracking / trace / lost package form, I finally made a phone call.
48 hours later I received a call that my package, as in this case, had just been sitting in a distribution center, unharmed with both the return address and my address on the box. Apology included.
It really can be worth it to continue to escalate until they either find the package or if you have insurance, recoup your losses.
Just my 2 cents. I've had this happen a few times and every time I followed the escalation process... eventually the item was found and delivered promptly. promptly.
I'm glad he received his games. Also, package your items carefully. I print out the return address and destination address. I jam it full of bubble-wrap. Then I use tape to completely water-proof that paper.
It seems all worked out in this case. It was kind of him to apologize.
I don't think the USPS is "out to get" anyone. They're also, to my knowledge, the only delivery service that requires a warrant to inspect a package sent within the US. My understanding is that other carrier, such as FedEx and UPS have standing agreements to allow LEO's to inspect without warrant.
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Does this apply to Amateur Radio or CB Radio?
As someone who has participated in a fair share of drills and emergency prep that has involved all sorts of two way radio in vehicles, this has me curious.
Hands-free equipment isn't often available for two-way radio systems.
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Very cool idea, I especially like how they're using younger children to determine the moves.
Question though, are the K-3 children from a randomly selected chess club, or are they chess (for lack of a better word) prodigy's?
I certainly wish they had a chess club at my elementary school.
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Large Hadron Collider has some interesting results, I didn't realize plans for it's construction went back so far.
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With a 9 trillion dollar national debt, anything is possible : - )
I've seen a lot of Toughbooks take a very serious beating. From a construction worker who frequently drops his in the field to a electrician who doesn't even flinch when he hears his bent and scratched Toughbook dinging from side to side in his truck, they're good at surviving.
They're a far cry from from elegant and stylish but honestly, they sound right up your alley.
Never say never. Or in this case, Forever.
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