Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Theft by USPS?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Volante, post: 1991081, member: 57279"]I've noticed a disturbing trend with my recent eBay purchases. Whenever I purchase a coin, and that coin is shipped with a tracking number, I receive it. But when a coin is shipped without a tracking number, it never arrives. This has happened 3 times in a row now (over a month or two), from sellers who otherwise have decent feedback. I've filed cases and received refunds, but I'm starting to wonder if it's a problem on my end. </p><p><br /></p><p>So why do I suspect the USPS? Because if it was typical mail theft (somebody reaching into my mailbox), the packages would be stolen regardless of whether they have tracking. The fact that it's only those envelopes without tracking that are disappearing leads me to believe it might be postal worker theft. I have a subscription of the Numismatist delivered to my house, so it'd be easy to recognize me as a coin collector. </p><p><br /></p><p>Any thoughts? Is this a legitimate cause for concern or do I need to remove my tin foil hat?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Volante, post: 1991081, member: 57279"]I've noticed a disturbing trend with my recent eBay purchases. Whenever I purchase a coin, and that coin is shipped with a tracking number, I receive it. But when a coin is shipped without a tracking number, it never arrives. This has happened 3 times in a row now (over a month or two), from sellers who otherwise have decent feedback. I've filed cases and received refunds, but I'm starting to wonder if it's a problem on my end. So why do I suspect the USPS? Because if it was typical mail theft (somebody reaching into my mailbox), the packages would be stolen regardless of whether they have tracking. The fact that it's only those envelopes without tracking that are disappearing leads me to believe it might be postal worker theft. I have a subscription of the Numismatist delivered to my house, so it'd be easy to recognize me as a coin collector. Any thoughts? Is this a legitimate cause for concern or do I need to remove my tin foil hat?[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Theft by USPS?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...