[meteorite-list] Question about lost shipment and what to do.

[Michael Gilmer]

Hi Mike,

Take the signature confirmation receipt to the PO and have them check
their computer (which is updated sooner and more often than the web
version).

If the package was signed for, then you are off the hook for it.

If the package wasn't signed for, then the PO should be able to track
it in detail because the label number on signature confirmation is a
true tracking number, unlike delivery confirmation which is not.

It might be sitting at the destination post office because nobody was
at home to sign for it.  I've notice that even with signature
confirmation, the web tracking is spotty at best.  I've had packages
go without a status update, even when the package was delivered and
signed for.  I guess it just depends on who scans the package and who
is working in the computer room at the moment.

Good luck and don't feel bad about using USPS.  I've had 10 times as
many problems with UPS and never use them any more.

Best regards,

MikeG

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On 12/21/10, Mike Miller <meteoritefinder at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all, I shipped a priority flat rate box on Dec 6th and it was
> scanned and left the Las Vegas sort facility on the same evening. Now
> ever since it has just said it was in transit to its destination. I
> did use a signature confirmation. The bad news is it is a meteorite
> that I sold for several thousand dollars.......I know but it is too
> late to register and insure the package. I am hoping there is some one
> who investigates something like this because I don't think the item
> was lost it was in a flat rate box, hard to miss that lying on the
> floor. So if it is gone then I am guessing someone has stolen it.
> Input would be helpful....and I guess the moral of the story  is
> shipped expensive items insured and registered, they can go missig
> even from state to state.
>
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> Mike Miller 3835 E Nicole Ave Kingman Az 86409
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