Kate Murphy77 said:Is anyone else actually emptying their mailboxes lately???? I've seriously never had an issue with my mail not showing up before, but this is the first time I've ever dropped something in my mailbox (instead of taking it straight to the USPS counter) and absolutely nothing has arrived.
They get emptied every single day. The postal carrier is supposed to stamp them or log it to show they actually did the job, and there's a whole system in place to monitor that, so it shouldn't be an issue.😉
So, it’s been about 24 hours now and I’m honestly not seeing any real reaction besides my finger being super swollen... I’ve been slathering on Synopen, toothpaste, vinegar—basically everything I can find online that people claim works. 🙂
So, I think I got stung by a wasp or something yesterday morning. I’m pretty sure it was a wasp because I know from experience how much they make me swell up. It hit me right on one of my toes, and now the whole thing is looking a little puffy. I’ve been slathering some Synopen on it, but I’m wondering if that’s actually going to cut it? I'm a bit torn on whether I should just head to the ER or an urgent care clinic. The thing is, last year I had to get two different shots because I had a nasty allergic reaction to a wasp sting—it hit my neck and my tongue started swelling up, which was terrifying. Does anyone have any other advice on what I can put on this swelling to calm it down?
I mean, I guess you could always just call up the local post office and ask the mail carrier if they've spotted your letter or whatever, so that's definitely one way to handle it, I suppose.😉
Seriously, can someone just tell me who the hell is stealing mail?? I mean, if you ask me, it’s way more likely that the person just never actually sent the 😉 in the first place. 🙂 Personally, I’m constantly sending all sorts of random stuff through standard USPS mail, and wouldn't you know it, everything seems to make it to its destination just fine.
Melissa Phillips4 said:I didn't say they arrived for me. They arrived for someone else.
I am 100% certain that someone is stealing my mail.
How do you even explain that three different packages have just vanished in the last month? Like, they never showed up. I sent them via standard USPS. I mean, were they registered? I think they were just sent straight to my home address.
But when I sent stuff from the post office over on Broadway, everything reached its destination—even people halfway across the world. But nothing reaches me. And I know for a fact they were sent.
So, how am I supposed to prove this or find out what happened? This is costing me a fortune. I spend a massive amount of money on shipping every year, and now it feels like someone is just snatching my packages right before they hit my doorstep.
Maybe try calling the local post office and asking for the specific carrier who handles your route? Just ask them if they’ve seen those packages anywhere.😉
Melissa Phillips4 said:Honestly, all those envelopes you find at the local shopping malls are absolute garbage. The adhesive on them doesn't hold for a single second. I always end up using some heavy-duty glue and then reinforcing the whole thing with Scotch tape. Better safe than sorry, I guess.
The only envelopes that actually work without causing me a massive headache are the ones sent by that "Association for People Who Paint Using Only Their Mouths and Feet." Their stuff is top-tier; once I run through these cheap ones, I’m definitely ordering from them.
The only thing I don't get is why it takes five days to ship something from one coast of America to the other. Sometimes it shows up in two days flat. 🤷 Is the USPS just sitting on regular mail for five days waiting until they have enough letters to justify a trip? Or do they prioritize certified mail or something? How does the system even work?
you get what you pay for when it comes to envelopes🙂🙂
If there's a huge backlog of shipments, they just can't keep up with processing everything, and since the delivery window is technically five days, they're basically just following the rules.🙂
vividtiger42 said:So, I’ve kind of backed myself into a corner because I wasn't thinking clearly when I sent this out. I sent off a certified mail package (just local, within NYC) in a blue envelope. The issue is, I only used the adhesive that was already on the envelope—no extra tape, nothing. This thing had been sitting around my house for a while, so maybe the glue has gone a bit stale. When I sealed it, it felt pretty secure, so I didn't even give it a second thought. The lady at the post office took it, scanned it, charged me, and we were good to go. But then later, I start overthinking it. I realize I didn't reinforce the seal with any tape, and now I'm spiraling: what if the contents actually fall out? How do these things actually travel through the system? Are they actually gentle with them, or do they just toss them into a truck like sacks of potatoes? If something falls out, will anyone notice and try to return it? I mean, imagine someone getting an empty envelope in the mail. Does the clerk at the counter usually slap some tape on it when you hand it over? And honestly, would I even get reimbursed if the recipient ends up with nothing but air?
It's a bit of a weird spot to be in, but please let me know if you guys know anything or have dealt with something similar.
hehe🙂 Well... letters usually travel in bags, but they're all packed tight together, sort of bundled up, so your envelope is probably going to be squeezed right against others, which might actually help keep it shut.🙂 If someone notices it's popped open, they'll probably just tape it back up. Besides, an empty envelope likely won't even make it to delivery because someone should catch that it's light before it hits the mailbox.🙂 Anyway, if it does go south, you're entitled to compensation equal to five times the postage you paid.👍
It’s honestly mind-blowing how some people think this is a good idea... just sending cash in an envelope... I mean, that envelope is going to pass through a hundred different hands, especially if it’s crossing state lines or heading overseas. There are actual money orders for a reason. For like, a couple of bucks, you're actually covered and secure, you know?
First off, I don't think so...🙂🙂 unless you try asking someone to handle it for you, I guess,🙂 like maybe a mail carrier🙂 or something. Second thing: there’s no fee involved, and honestly, it might not even be valid for more than three months.🙂
You don't get any notifications, and honestly, I'm not even sure if that applies to legal notices or summons too🙂, I don't know for certain, but I think it's some kind of specific form where you basically set up a "poste restante" service
Betty Cooper55 said:Hey, first timer here. I was wondering, what's the best way to pack a perfume bottle so it doesn't shatter? I don't have the original box anymore.
Use a sturdy box, or maybe a padded bubble mailer with a big "FRAGILE" sticker on it.😉
It’s totally possible😉 that out of thousands of letters, those two just get split up during transit, then they get sorted separately, and somehow end up landing at your doorstep together the next day😛 most likely🙂
Of course you can, easy peasy. You just head down to the local Post Office and file a request to have all your mail forwarded to your new place. I think the redirect usually lasts for about three months, but you can pretty much extend it as long as you want if you need more time.