Post Office Issue.........

tennesseebanker · January 2, 2012 3:41AM

I knew the PO would be closed today but, ours has a lobby that you can drop larger packages into that was open. So I went and put a medium flat rate box into the big package drop. When I opened it back up the package was still there, so I closed it back up to see if it would drop again. However, this time it wouldn't open. I tried putting a lot of weight behind it to see if it would open and the thing wouldn't budge. I don't think the package was jamming it up, because a steel door on a cardboard package should have a little bit of give. Should I call the PO in the morning to make sure a postal employee retrieved the package ? I am worried someone may come along and actually be able to get the door open and remove it. The package was insured, but if the PO hasn't scanned it yet, that is probably of little use. Any suggestions ?

TonyC · January 2, 2012 3:45AM

I would either call them or physically be there FIRST THING in the morning, because you are correct in saying that if the package has not been scanned yet, insurance is of no use whatsoever.

lawnmowerman · January 2, 2012 3:48AM

I like to drop my large package into something else that's open.

CNote · January 2, 2012 3:53AM

<< I like to drop my large package into something else that's open. >>

I was playing Risk the other day, and was putting my unit all over the world....it was awesome

tennesseebanker · January 2, 2012 3:54AM

Matt, what you do with Bill is you own business.

tennesseebanker · January 2, 2012 3:56AM

<< 

<< I like to drop my large package into something else that's open. >>

I was playing Risk the other day, and was putting my unit all over the world....it was awesome >>

I hope you dropped a Gizz bomb on Iran.

lawnmowerman · January 2, 2012 3:58AM

<< Matt, what you do with Bill is you own business. >>

I just puked a little.

tennesseebanker · January 2, 2012 3:59AM

Are there any Postal employees present that would know what the best course of action would be here ?

bking · January 2, 2012 4:00AM

<< I would either call them or physically be there FIRST THING in the morning, because you are correct in saying that if the package has not been scanned yet, insurance is of no use whatsoever. >>

and... you better hope no one tries harder to force the bin open. Your package is at serious risk right now.

Ironmanfan · January 2, 2012 4:01AM

I would have waited to drop it off when they were open for business....

IMF

itzagoner · January 2, 2012 4:02AM

<< 

<< Matt, what you do with Bill is you own business. >>

I just puked a little. >>

could be a hairball.

they make medicine for that.

tennesseebanker · January 2, 2012 4:02AM

I know, I am really nervous about it. I may run by later to see if the door is still jammed or open.

tennesseebanker · January 2, 2012 4:03AM

And to top it all off, I think I violated the 13oz rule.

lawnmowerman · January 2, 2012 4:03AM

I'm sure it will be ok Barry.

However, you can always get a 12 pack and lawn chair and sit by the machine till tomorrow. You're off today right?

tennesseebanker · January 2, 2012 4:08AM

yep, been off since Dec 21.

I wonder if the PO would mind if I had an open fire in the lobby.

TonyC · January 2, 2012 4:41AM

<< And to top it all off, I think I violated the 13oz rule. >>

The 13 ounce rule is that you can't put anything with stamps in a mailbox that is more than 13 ounces. You can put things with an electronic label in a box.

tennesseebanker · January 2, 2012 4:44AM

<< 

<< And to top it all off, I think I violated the 13oz rule. >>

The 13 ounce rule is that you can't put anything with stamps in a mailbox that is more than 13 ounces. You can put things with an electronic label in a box. >>

Sweet, at least I'm good there.

tennesseebanker · January 2, 2012 4:44AM

I'm heading back to the PO to see if the thing is still shut.......................Be back soon.

MeteoriteGuy · January 2, 2012 4:47AM

When they are full they lock automatically. That is likely what has happened.

tennesseebanker · January 2, 2012 5:16AM

<< When they are full they lock automatically. That is likely what has happened. >>

I think this is what happened, I just returned and it is still shut. I looked through a little slot at the bottom and could see where all the packages were stacked up to the bottom of the door. When I try to open the door it seems locked instead of something blocking it, hopefully this is the case.

Archaninator · January 2, 2012 5:19AM

Grab your sleeping bag!

lawnmowerman · January 2, 2012 5:23AM

<< Grab your sleeping bag! >>

Yeah I agree. Also, if you're laying there long enough, somebody may even come by and hand you some money.

tennesseebanker · January 2, 2012 5:26AM

Mark had just put my mind at ease and here you guys come along and put a turd in the punch bowl.

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