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BTCcollector19

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Quote from: xtraelv on November 07, 2018, 07:33:36 AM

Quote from: krogothmanhattan on November 04, 2018, 10:44:11 AM

Quote from: xtraelv on November 04, 2018, 07:08:23 AM

If you receive anonymous parcels often enough it is worthwhile using a forwarding service like https://mail-ghost.com/pricing/

There are lots of forwarding services available. I don't live in either of the countries that mail ghost services and use a different forwarding service myself.

That is an interesting service indeed. Do they offer that in the USA?

There are a huge amount of services like that offered in the USA. Some fully anonymous and some pseudo anonymous.

Quite a few of them like mail ghost also have bitcoin payment facilities.

Some will scan mail for you so you can read it online.

The main reason I use forwarding is because it gives me access to US products and the overseas shipping is quite reasonable. They repackage it for me as well if the packaging is not great.

https://myswissmailaddress.com/en/anonymous-swiss-mail-forwarding/ Swiss annon
https://mail-ghost.com/ UK
https://www.post.ch/en/private/receiving-mail/redirect-mail-private Swiss
https://physicaladdress.com/ USA
https://www.shipito.com/ USA
https://planetexpress.com/ USA
https://www.usa2me.com/ USA

Great list xtraelv, thanks!!

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Quote from: xtraelv on November 07, 2018, 07:33:36 AM

Quote from: krogothmanhattan on November 04, 2018, 10:44:11 AM

Quote from: xtraelv on November 04, 2018, 07:08:23 AM

If you receive anonymous parcels often enough it is worthwhile using a forwarding service like https://mail-ghost.com/pricing/

There are lots of forwarding services available. I don't live in either of the countries that mail ghost services and use a different forwarding service myself.

That is an interesting service indeed. Do they offer that in the USA?

There are a huge amount of services like that offered in the USA. Some fully anonymous and some pseudo anonymous.

Quite a few of them like mail ghost also have bitcoin payment facilities.

Some will scan mail for you so you can read it online.

The main reason I use forwarding is because it gives me access to US products and the overseas shipping is quite reasonable. They repackage it for me as well if the packaging is not great.

https://myswissmailaddress.com/en/anonymous-swiss-mail-forwarding/ Swiss annon
https://mail-ghost.com/ UK
https://www.post.ch/en/private/receiving-mail/redirect-mail-private Swiss
https://physicaladdress.com/ USA
https://www.shipito.com/ USA
https://planetexpress.com/ USA
https://www.usa2me.com/ USA

Cool...Thankyou for the list! Cheesy

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Quote from: krogothmanhattan on November 04, 2018, 10:44:11 AM

Quote from: xtraelv on November 04, 2018, 07:08:23 AM

If you receive anonymous parcels often enough it is worthwhile using a forwarding service like https://mail-ghost.com/pricing/

There are lots of forwarding services available. I don't live in either of the countries that mail ghost services and use a different forwarding service myself.

That is an interesting service indeed. Do they offer that in the USA?

There are a huge amount of services like that offered in the USA. Some fully anonymous and some pseudo anonymous.

Quite a few of them like mail ghost also have bitcoin payment facilities.

Some will scan mail for you so you can read it online.

The main reason I use forwarding is because it gives me access to US products and the overseas shipping is quite reasonable. They repackage it for me as well if the packaging is not great.

https://myswissmailaddress.com/en/anonymous-swiss-mail-forwarding/ Swiss annon
https://mail-ghost.com/ UK
https://www.post.ch/en/private/receiving-mail/redirect-mail-private Swiss
https://physicaladdress.com/ USA
https://www.shipito.com/ USA
https://planetexpress.com/ USA
https://www.usa2me.com/ USA

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Quote from: krogothmanhattan on November 04, 2018, 10:44:11 AM

Quote from: xtraelv on November 04, 2018, 07:08:23 AM

If you receive anonymous parcels often enough it is worthwhile using a forwarding service like https://mail-ghost.com/pricing/

There are lots of forwarding services available. I don't live in either of the countries that mail ghost services and use a different forwarding service myself.

That is an interesting service indeed. Do they offer that in the USA?

Yes. We call it Mantis Prime, contact minerjones for details....

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Quote from: krogothmanhattan on November 04, 2018, 10:44:11 AM

Quote from: xtraelv on November 04, 2018, 07:08:23 AM

If you receive anonymous parcels often enough it is worthwhile using a forwarding service like https://mail-ghost.com/pricing/

There are lots of forwarding services available. I don't live in either of the countries that mail ghost services and use a different forwarding service myself.

That is an interesting service indeed. Do they offer that in the USA?

I’d also like to know the regulated US options. I’m frequently asked to serve as a middleman for physical goods deliveries, but don’t want to handle other people’s physical property without being insured to do so. It would be great if there was a reputable business filling this need.

krogothmanhattan

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Quote from: xtraelv on November 04, 2018, 07:08:23 AM

If you receive anonymous parcels often enough it is worthwhile using a forwarding service like https://mail-ghost.com/pricing/

There are lots of forwarding services available. I don't live in either of the countries that mail ghost services and use a different forwarding service myself.

That is an interesting service indeed. Do they offer that in the USA?

xtraelv

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฿ear ride on the rainbow slide

If you receive anonymous parcels often enough it is worthwhile using a forwarding service like https://mail-ghost.com/pricing/

There are lots of forwarding services available. I don't live in either of the countries that mail ghost services and use a different forwarding service myself.

krogothmanhattan

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Quote from: OneNattyLitecoin on October 31, 2018, 06:42:34 PM

I’m just a regular trust-in-humanity donk that uses my real name and physical address for all forum exchanges.

😳

Not a good idea...humanity is littered with evil

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Quote from: BTCcollector19 on October 31, 2018, 06:26:26 PM

Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 28, 2018, 07:54:47 AM

Quote from: phishead on October 28, 2018, 07:41:12 AM

I actually just got a PO Box last week and I definitely don’t remember any options of writing down other aliases to use for the box. I remember that the form (I actually think it was 1093) had space where you could write down a list of people who you are authorizing to come pick up stuff from your box... maybe I could’ve written down “phishead” on that, but I would never have thought that would’ve worked since I’m providing other personal documents like my passport and lease statement to prove identity and place of residence.

My question is, if you’ve already signed and paid for your PO Box, is there a way to edit in your alias possibly? Or would you have to wait until your contract ends and you apply again?

I have had a PO box for over 10 years...and did not know that option existed until they todl me. It was just a simple form really not the one applying for new or renewal po box.

I got a box at a UPS Store. They said I can have packages sent to the box # without my name. They also said that there is a law prohibiting them from giving out my personal info to anyone without my written consent. (I actually had to sign a form acknowledging this law.) This of course isn't fool-proof, but it's probably good for small-time buyers like me

Glad to hear that. Its worth every penny

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I’m just a regular trust-in-humanity donk that uses my real name and physical address for all forum exchanges.

😳

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Quote from: BTCcollector19 on October 31, 2018, 06:26:26 PM

I got a box at a UPS Store. They said I can have packages sent to the box # without my name. They also said that there is a law prohibiting them from giving out my personal info to anyone without my written consent. (I actually had to sign a form acknowledging this law.) This of course isn't fool-proof, but it's probably good for small-time buyers like me

This is actually even better IMO, good job.

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Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 28, 2018, 07:54:47 AM

Quote from: phishead on October 28, 2018, 07:41:12 AM

I actually just got a PO Box last week and I definitely don’t remember any options of writing down other aliases to use for the box. I remember that the form (I actually think it was 1093) had space where you could write down a list of people who you are authorizing to come pick up stuff from your box... maybe I could’ve written down “phishead” on that, but I would never have thought that would’ve worked since I’m providing other personal documents like my passport and lease statement to prove identity and place of residence.

My question is, if you’ve already signed and paid for your PO Box, is there a way to edit in your alias possibly? Or would you have to wait until your contract ends and you apply again?

I have had a PO box for over 10 years...and did not know that option existed until they todl me. It was just a simple form really not the one applying for new or renewal po box.

I got a box at a UPS Store. They said I can have packages sent to the box # without my name. They also said that there is a law prohibiting them from giving out my personal info to anyone without my written consent. (I actually had to sign a form acknowledging this law.) This of course isn't fool-proof, but it's probably good for small-time buyers like me

krogothmanhattan

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At post office right now...attempting to pick up an item that online says arrived at post office AND Available for Pickup.

Guess what? They cannot find it! Roll Eyes

Not the first time. Neither will it be the last. Sad

Leaving empty handed

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There is the option of having the mail sent to a friend's address who is less reluctant to divulge such information. From there you could simply go and pick it up, that way, both your name and address and kept away from the bitcointalk boogeymen 😊

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Quote from: phishead on October 28, 2018, 07:41:12 AM

I actually just got a PO Box last week and I definitely don’t remember any options of writing down other aliases to use for the box. I remember that the form (I actually think it was 1093) had space where you could write down a list of people who you are authorizing to come pick up stuff from your box... maybe I could’ve written down “phishead” on that, but I would never have thought that would’ve worked since I’m providing other personal documents like my passport and lease statement to prove identity and place of residence.

My question is, if you’ve already signed and paid for your PO Box, is there a way to edit in your alias possibly? Or would you have to wait until your contract ends and you apply again?

I have had a PO box for over 10 years...and did not know that option existed until they todl me. It was just a simple form really not the one applying for new or renewal po box.

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I actually just got a PO Box last week and I definitely don’t remember any options of writing down other aliases to use for the box. I remember that the form (I actually think it was 1093) had space where you could write down a list of people who you are authorizing to come pick up stuff from your box... maybe I could’ve written down “phishead” on that, but I would never have thought that would’ve worked since I’m providing other personal documents like my passport and lease statement to prove identity and place of residence.

My question is, if you’ve already signed and paid for your PO Box, is there a way to edit in your alias possibly? Or would you have to wait until your contract ends and you apply again?

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I'll keep an eye on the outcome, in my situation everything was similar to owlcatz's experience although it never hurts to ask again.

owlcatz

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Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 27, 2018, 07:21:34 PM

Quote from: owlcatz on October 27, 2018, 07:06:47 PM

Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 27, 2018, 07:03:48 PM

Quote from: digicoinuser on October 27, 2018, 06:52:57 PM

I'm not sure if ALL USPS PO's allow a secondary name since I had tried to use my forum name and it got rejected (RTS). From what I've read for my local PO, I could use a registered business name that I own, although I didn't see anything that would allow me to use my user name and PO mailing details. Some PO's are different and allow aliases, not mine but aliases are allowed for home mailing addresses from my experience as well.

I agree with Krog's issues with Registered tracking, very odd how sometimes it seems like it's on time but it's actually delayed and no employee can find where it is. Huh

Digi....ask them for a form to add another name to the PO BOX. Thats all I had to do. They made me aware of it when i experimented withva diff name and the mail was returned. When i asked them why returned they said you need to fill out a form. Bingo!

Is it Form 1093? That's the one that requires any other names to have valid id's - at least in my state. .... Sad

No..that form is to apply for a po box. I dont recall the forms name as they just handed it to me ..i filled out right there and then and signed. Then all they told me was another name will be added to my box. That simple. Ask them to add another name and see what they say. And no didn't have to show my forum name on an ID.

Pretty sure they'll hand me a paper 1093 - they already told me no aliases or fake names would not work, but I'll give it a try and let you all know

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Quote from: owlcatz on October 27, 2018, 07:06:47 PM

Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 27, 2018, 07:03:48 PM

Quote from: digicoinuser on October 27, 2018, 06:52:57 PM

I'm not sure if ALL USPS PO's allow a secondary name since I had tried to use my forum name and it got rejected (RTS). From what I've read for my local PO, I could use a registered business name that I own, although I didn't see anything that would allow me to use my user name and PO mailing details. Some PO's are different and allow aliases, not mine but aliases are allowed for home mailing addresses from my experience as well.

I agree with Krog's issues with Registered tracking, very odd how sometimes it seems like it's on time but it's actually delayed and no employee can find where it is. Huh

Digi....ask them for a form to add another name to the PO BOX. Thats all I had to do. They made me aware of it when i experimented withva diff name and the mail was returned. When i asked them why returned they said you need to fill out a form. Bingo!

Is it Form 1093? That's the one that requires any other names to have valid id's - at least in my state. .... Sad

No..that form is to apply for a po box. I dont recall the forms name as they just handed it to me ..i filled out right there and then and signed. Then all they told me was another name will be added to my box. That simple. Ask them to add another name and see what they say. And no didn't have to show my forum name on an ID.

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Quote from: OgNasty on October 26, 2018, 10:56:07 AM

Quote from: BTCcollector19 on October 26, 2018, 10:37:45 AM

Thanks for the great help everyone!! Grin

I figured people here would have had some experience with this... my wife thinks I'm super paranoid LOL. I tell her that my level of paranoia is the bare minimum for crypto...

You aren’t paranoid. There are members here that have used personal information to extort and harass users of these forums. You are very justified in your thinking.

Definitely can confirm this!!

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Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 27, 2018, 07:03:48 PM

Quote from: digicoinuser on October 27, 2018, 06:52:57 PM

I'm not sure if ALL USPS PO's allow a secondary name since I had tried to use my forum name and it got rejected (RTS). From what I've read for my local PO, I could use a registered business name that I own, although I didn't see anything that would allow me to use my user name and PO mailing details. Some PO's are different and allow aliases, not mine but aliases are allowed for home mailing addresses from my experience as well.

I agree with Krog's issues with Registered tracking, very odd how sometimes it seems like it's on time but it's actually delayed and no employee can find where it is. Huh

Digi....ask them for a form to add another name to the PO BOX. Thats all I had to do. They made me aware of it when i experimented withva diff name and the mail was returned. When i asked them why returned they said you need to fill out a form. Bingo!

Is it Form 1093? That's the one that requires any other names to have valid id's - at least in my state. .... Sad

krogothmanhattan

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Quote from: digicoinuser on October 27, 2018, 06:52:57 PM

I'm not sure if ALL USPS PO's allow a secondary name since I had tried to use my forum name and it got rejected (RTS). From what I've read for my local PO, I could use a registered business name that I own, although I didn't see anything that would allow me to use my user name and PO mailing details. Some PO's are different and allow aliases, not mine but aliases are allowed for home mailing addresses from my experience as well.

I agree with Krog's issues with Registered tracking, very odd how sometimes it seems like it's on time but it's actually delayed and no employee can find where it is. Huh

Digi....ask them for a form to add another name to the PO BOX. Thats all I had to do. They made me aware of it when i experimented withva diff name and the mail was returned. When i asked them why returned they said you need to fill out a form. Bingo!

owlcatz

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Same here Digi - I actually asked them if I could use another name on the PO box, but they said no, it has to be my name, not even initials will work. I think you are right, all po's are slightly different. I could probably use a business address as well if I desired, but having the convenience of picking up FedEx/UPS signed packed makes it worth it alone to me. As for the form to add people on "the form", they only allow REAL people who have ID if needed, even if it's a business Huh

....

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I'm not sure if ALL USPS PO's allow a secondary name since I had tried to use my forum name and it got rejected (RTS). From what I've read for my local PO, I could use a registered business name that I own, although I didn't see anything that would allow me to use my user name and PO mailing details. Some PO's are different and allow aliases, not mine but aliases are allowed for home mailing addresses from my experience as well.

I agree with Krog's issues with Registered tracking, very odd how sometimes it seems like it's on time but it's actually delayed and no employee can find where it is. Huh

krogothmanhattan

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Quote from: owlcatz on October 26, 2018, 05:29:05 PM

Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 26, 2018, 05:26:22 PM

Yes I understand that and dont mind how slow it is..but when an item is said to be at my post office AND a notice is left IN my PO BOX AND cannot be found...THAT IS DISTURBING.

Oh I certainly agree there - I have had that happen as well, but I chalk it up to the 3 or 4 bumbling old fools running my local post office (rural)... I always got my packs though! Did they find yours ever? Tongue

Eventually they did after me harrassing the hell out of em....but that pissed me off. Angry

The one in ISC postal customs was registered mail and was never found. Sad

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Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 26, 2018, 05:26:22 PM

Yes I understand that and dont mind how slow it is..but when an item is said to be at my post office AND a notice is left IN my PO BOX AND cannot be found...THAT IS DISTURBING.

Oh I certainly agree there - I have had that happen as well, but I chalk it up to the 3 or 4 bumbling old fools running my local post office (rural)... I always got my packs though! Did they find yours ever? Tongue

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Quote from: owlcatz on October 26, 2018, 05:24:14 PM

Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 26, 2018, 05:07:33 PM

To be honest...

For high valued items..i pick personally..no matter where they are. Would not trust ANY carrier.

  For medium valued items..especially overseas..I use Fedex next day.

   For all others registered USPS. But I do have to say...the tracking sucks big time..i have had registered items stuck in sorting centers for up to three weeks while i tore my hair off trying to find it and spending hours on the phone with no luck. Nightmares really as i have had a reg item dissapear in an ISC facility and nobody giving a damn.

   Another time it said it arrived in my po box...was also left a notice for pick up..then nobody could find it! Roll Eyes

Thats my experience..perhaps others have had better luck.

No, I really think that is normal - Registered USPS is SLOW AF..... I was told by numerous USPS people it's because each registered mail package has to kept under lock and key the entire distance. So, assuming this is all MANUAL, that would account for the tracking slowness.... Undecided

Edit - I have to assume it's some sort of internal "chain-of-custody" .....

Yes I understand that and dont mind how slow it is..but when an item is said to be at my post office AND a notice is left IN my PO BOX AND cannot be found...THAT IS DISTURBING.

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Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 26, 2018, 05:07:33 PM

To be honest...

For high valued items..i pick personally..no matter where they are. Would not trust ANY carrier.

  For medium valued items..especially overseas..I use Fedex next day.

   For all others registered USPS. But I do have to say...the tracking sucks big time..i have had registered items stuck in sorting centers for up to three weeks while i tore my hair off trying to find it and spending hours on the phone with no luck. Nightmares really as i have had a reg item dissapear in an ISC facility and nobody giving a damn.

   Another time it said it arrived in my po box...was also left a notice for pick up..then nobody could find it! Roll Eyes

Thats my experience..perhaps others have had better luck.

No, I really think that is normal - Registered USPS is SLOW AF..... I was told by numerous USPS people it's because each registered mail package has to kept under lock and key the entire distance. So, assuming this is all MANUAL, that would account for the tracking slowness.... Undecided

Edit - I have to assume it's some sort of internal "chain-of-custody" .....

krogothmanhattan

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To be honest...

For high valued items..i pick personally..no matter where they are. Would not trust ANY carrier.

  For medium valued items..especially overseas..I use Fedex next day.

   For all others registered USPS. But I do have to say...the tracking sucks big time..i have had registered items stuck in sorting centers for up to three weeks while i tore my hair off trying to find it and spending hours on the phone with no luck. Nightmares really as i have had a reg item dissapear in an ISC facility and nobody giving a damn.

   Another time it said it arrived in my po box...was also left a notice for pick up..then nobody could find it! Roll Eyes

Thats my experience..perhaps others have had better luck.

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Much usefull info here! Thanks a lot!

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Quote from: SaltySpitoon on October 26, 2018, 01:31:06 PM

I only use USPS since its my favorite branch of government, and they are the only ones who give a damn if your package goes missing. I have things delivered to people all of the time using names that aren't their's. I've sent packages to about 50 different Chiefs, various animals, and a few very smart babies. The only time that you need to show ID via USPS is if you elect to pick up the package from the post office rather than having it delivered. Maybe with registered mail as well, but first class/priority put whatever name you'd like.

Possible exception:

If packages are sent "Restricted Delivery", they require ID as it must be only delivered to the person on the package. (I had to show my ID to the local postman once when smoothie sent me coins). Tongue

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I only use USPS since its my favorite branch of government, and they are the only ones who give a damn if your package goes missing. I have things delivered to people all of the time using names that aren't their's. I've sent packages to about 50 different Chiefs, various animals, and a few very smart babies. The only time that you need to show ID via USPS is if you elect to pick up the package from the post office rather than having it delivered. Maybe with registered mail as well, but first class/priority put whatever name you'd like.

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Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 26, 2018, 12:06:58 PM

The one thing I also found annoying is when sending a FedEx package I have to present my drivers license...apparently this is a new thing they implemented since they had issues with people mailing illegal items or dangerous items.

SO when I send to someone requesting FedEx I cannot place my PO box and username as the sender..they actually take my ID and type in what is on it as the sender. Sad

Wow, really? Fuck that!

Quote from: OgNasty on October 26, 2018, 01:01:16 PM

Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 26, 2018, 12:06:58 PM

The one thing I also found annoying is when sending a FedEx package I have to present my drivers license...apparently this is a new thing they implemented since they had issues with people mailing illegal items or dangerous items.

SO when I send to someone requesting FedEx I cannot place my PO box and username as the sender..they actually take my ID and type in what is on it as the sender. Sad

UPS wants too much personal info for my taste as well. USPS is surprisingly good in this area. The one government agency I actually enjoy interacting with.

Agreed, USPS is the best government service I interact with. I have much love for my man Tom at the Post Office.

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Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 26, 2018, 12:06:58 PM

The one thing I also found annoying is when sending a FedEx package I have to present my drivers license...apparently this is a new thing they implemented since they had issues with people mailing illegal items or dangerous items.

SO when I send to someone requesting FedEx I cannot place my PO box and username as the sender..they actually take my ID and type in what is on it as the sender. Sad

UPS wants too much personal info for my taste as well. USPS is surprisingly good in this area. The one government agency I actually enjoy interacting with.

krogothmanhattan

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The one thing I also found annoying is when sending a FedEx package I have to present my drivers license...apparently this is a new thing they implemented since they had issues with people mailing illegal items or dangerous items.

SO when I send to someone requesting FedEx I cannot place my PO box and username as the sender..they actually take my ID and type in what is on it as the sender. Sad

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I have been planing to do that myself. I'm thinking of sending the package to the security personnel in our village and let him claim the package but I doubt he'd also agree. Because he might find me a suspicious guy to deal with being not sent to me makes him think about I'm dealing something illegal. To avoid such, the very best option I can do is just buy the product in cash to a physical store.

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I think one good way around this (in addition to other suggestions) is to develop a relationship with your UPS store (or another mailbox service provider) and say, hey I'm so and so and I do business as "X and X Company". Then you can get a physical street address that is not a PO box, does not require your name, and has 24 hour access (if you decide to go with a subscription to one of their box services). Some of them will do this on demand for $5/package, or they will gladly rent you a box. Unlike the PO, you can always call them and get quick service. They will re-route packages, etc.

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Quote from: BTCcollector19 on October 26, 2018, 10:37:45 AM

Thanks for the great help everyone!! Grin

I figured people here would have had some experience with this... my wife thinks I'm super paranoid LOL. I tell her that my level of paranoia is the bare minimum for crypto...

You aren’t paranoid. There are members here that have used personal information to extort and harass users of these forums. You are very justified in your thinking.

Yep..agree. Better safe than sorry mate.

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Quote from: BTCcollector19 on October 26, 2018, 10:37:45 AM

Thanks for the great help everyone!! Grin

I figured people here would have had some experience with this... my wife thinks I'm super paranoid LOL. I tell her that my level of paranoia is the bare minimum for crypto...

You aren’t paranoid. There are members here that have used personal information to extort and harass users of these forums. You are very justified in your thinking.

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Thanks for the great help everyone!! Grin

I figured people here would have had some experience with this... my wife thinks I'm super paranoid LOL. I tell her that my level of paranoia is the bare minimum for crypto...

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Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 26, 2018, 08:41:11 AM

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Only drawback is that certain service providers do not deliver to PO Boxes.
I know FedEx do not

Very true and neither does DHL.

I once had a person send me a package via DHL to my P.O. box ( even though I told them to send via snail mail) and once I realized that I called DHL and had them ship it to my home address.

I am not sure if that can be done with FedEx though.

My post office box lets me have ups and fedex deliveries, even signed stuff - They just let you use the post office address (physical), then I just put the box number after my name so it looks like:

name #722
Post office address
Town, State, Zip

I have used it for UPS signed delivery and I didn't have to sign for it either, USPS has a form you can sign to cover signatures for both UPS and FedEx.

I think different post offices have different services. I can see all my current service in "Managing my PO box" on the usps online site.

Cheers

I do this with UPS all the time.

My Name
Street Address of Post office
Unit: My PO Box Number
Town, State, Zip

Winner.

Same, been working out great for years. Also applies for sellers on ebay that refuse to mail to a PO Box (but use USPS shipping anyway for some dopey reason).

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Quote from: owlcatz on October 26, 2018, 09:29:41 AM

Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 26, 2018, 08:41:11 AM

Quote from: ?? on ??

Only drawback is that certain service providers do not deliver to PO Boxes.
I know FedEx do not

Very true and neither does DHL.

I once had a person send me a package via DHL to my P.O. box ( even though I told them to send via snail mail) and once I realized that I called DHL and had them ship it to my home address.

I am not sure if that can be done with FedEx though.

My post office box lets me have ups and fedex deliveries, even signed stuff - They just let you use the post office address (physical), then I just put the box number after my name so it looks like:

name #722
Post office address
Town, State, Zip

I have used it for UPS signed delivery and I didn't have to sign for it either, USPS has a form you can sign to cover signatures for both UPS and FedEx.

I think different post offices have different services. I can see all my current service in "Managing my PO box" on the usps online site.

Cheers

I do this with UPS all the time.

My Name
Street Address of Post office
Unit: My PO Box Number
Town, State, Zip

Winner.

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Quote from: owlcatz on October 26, 2018, 09:29:41 AM

Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 26, 2018, 08:41:11 AM

Quote from: ?? on ??

Only drawback is that certain service providers do not deliver to PO Boxes.
I know FedEx do not

Very true and neither does DHL.

I once had a person send me a package via DHL to my P.O. box ( even though I told them to send via snail mail) and once I realized that I called DHL and had them ship it to my home address.

I am not sure if that can be done with FedEx though.

My post office box lets me have ups and fedex deliveries, even signed stuff - They just let you use the post office address (physical), then I just put the box number after my name so it looks like:

name #722
Post office address
Town, State, Zip

I have used it for UPS signed delivery and I didn't have to sign for it either, USPS has a form you can sign to cover signatures for both UPS and FedEx.

I think different post offices have different services. I can see all my current service in "Managing my PO box" on the usps online site.

Cheers

What do you know! I LEARN SOMETHING EVERYDAY! I will look into that right now! Thanks Owlz!! Cheesy

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Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 26, 2018, 08:41:11 AM

Quote from: ?? on ??

Only drawback is that certain service providers do not deliver to PO Boxes.
I know FedEx do not

Very true and neither does DHL.

I once had a person send me a package via DHL to my P.O. box ( even though I told them to send via snail mail) and once I realized that I called DHL and had them ship it to my home address.

I am not sure if that can be done with FedEx though.

My post office box lets me have ups and fedex deliveries, even signed stuff - They just let you use the post office address (physical), then I just put the box number after my name so it looks like:

name #722
Post office address
Town, State, Zip

I have used it for UPS signed delivery and I didn't have to sign for it either, USPS has a form you can sign to cover signatures for both UPS and FedEx.

I think different post offices have different services. I can see all my current service in "Managing my PO box" on the usps online site.

Cheers

krogothmanhattan

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The Stone the masons rejected was the cornerstone.

Quote from: ?? on ??

Only drawback is that certain service providers do not deliver to PO Boxes.
I know FedEx do not

Very true and neither does DHL.

I once had a person send me a package via DHL to my P.O. box ( even though I told them to send via snail mail) and once I realized that I called DHL and had them ship it to my home address.

I am not sure if that can be done with FedEx though.

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Quote from: anonymousminer on October 26, 2018, 07:22:14 AM

Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 26, 2018, 07:15:46 AM

I use a P.O. BOX and i have added a name similar to my forum name. So in other words I can use my real name AND a forum name for the same box. And i do not need to show ID. A P.O. Box is a great way for preserving your privacy and also keep your nosy neighbor's from knowing your business Wink

I didn’t know about the second name on the PO Box. That’s awesome. Great idea, thank you.

Yes...you fill out a form and sign for any name you want it to be. It works like a charm. Was not aware of it until a couple months ago.

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Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 26, 2018, 07:15:46 AM

I use a P.O. BOX and i have added a name similar to my forum name. So in other words I can use my real name AND a forum name for the same box. And i do not need to show ID. A P.O. Box is a great way for preserving your privacy and also keep your nosy neighbor's from knowing your business Wink

I didn’t know about the second name on the PO Box. That’s awesome. Great idea, thank you.

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It’s a double edged sword..... one side you use a different name, but must give a valid address. On the other side, you get a PO Box and have to give your real name. Find a friend or have it sent to minerjones to reship to you. He’s about as trusted as they come. Good luck.

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I use a P.O. BOX and i have added a name similar to my forum name. So in other words I can use my real name AND a forum name for the same box. And i do not need to show ID. A P.O. Box is a great way for preserving your privacy and also keep your nosy neighbor's from knowing your business Wink

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I've mailed something to a very well-known, very well-respected member here who did not offer to give me his name. On the shipping box, I just wrote his bitcointalk username along with the rest of the information--and he received the package just fine. Are you averse to providing your address to someone here? Can you have it delivered to a friend?

I'm assuming you're in the US, of course. If you're not, I don't know how any other country's postal service works. And I understand wanting to be anonymous, but sometimes it's not completely possible and you have to make compromises.

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Quote from: krogothmanhattan on October 26, 2018, 07:15:46 AM

I use a P.O. BOX and i have added a name similar to my forum name. So in other words I can use my real name AND a forum name for the same box. And i do not need to show ID.

Really? I had a P.O. box once when I lived in a rooming house where the mail for the residents was delivered all together, usually in a big pile, and I didn't trust that my mail wouldn't get stolen. That was about 16 years ago, but I think I recall having to show some ID at the post office. I could be mistaken, though. In any case, P.O. boxes are a great idea if you value the security of your mail. I wasn't aware of the anonymity factor. That's damn cool, too.

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Hi everyone,

I just bought a collectible here. To preserve my privacy, I'd prefer not to give my real name and have the package delivered to a UPS Store or Post Office under a pseudonym. Has anyone done that before? My local UPS Store says they want a real name on the package so I can show ID for it, but maybe there's a way around that?

Thanks

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