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My Postal Theft Experience
We’ve been hearing about postal theft more than ever, since the pandemic. Many have even invested in door cameras to hinder thieves.
I didn’t have a problem with postal theft because I lived in an apartment building that had cameras everywhere. I don’t live at that location anymore.
Now, I have been robbed.
This case has hit me hard. 😢
My Small Dream
I have wanted a quality camera since 1994. When I couldn’t afford one, I couldn’t buy one. Even I could afford one, I either forgot or focused on other matters.
I’ve hesitated to purchase a decent DSLR because they are a moderately big purchase. Many hours, days, weeks have been traded in time to research and cameras. The options that I truly wish for are as expensive as a decent used car, so rather than finalize an affordable purchase that wasn’t preferred, I went without.
... repeating non-purchaser regret.
Until last week, when I finally made the leap and bought a good DSLR camera and lens.
Financial Plan
In addition to enjoying photography, I was hoping to produce a small income taking photos. I was going to:
- post on my Hive blog
- attempt to sell images on other sites
- create NTF art by merging graphic design skills
- and promote design services using my images and designs as proof of skill
Postal Delivery Fail
Yesterday I saw the postal delivery man holding a box 📦 adorned with the company logo of the business that I bought from. He also had a large pink bag with the logo of another company I was expecting goods from.
Excitement filled my heart and I fought with myself to remain seated on the step. Postal Person saw my glittery eyes 👀 zeroed in so hard that he surely needed to scrub the glitter off in the shower. He said, “I don’t have anything for you today”. I said, “Aww, Ok. You must see excited people all day.” He and I continued a pleasant chat.
I then watched enviously as the delivery person skittered from townhouse to townhouse, playing nicky nicky nine doors with boxes of happiness.
No happiness for me.
After he pulled out of the parking lot, I phoned the pink bag company to see what was up and ask for a refund for the paid expedited delivery fee. I was informed that the package had been delivered and if I needed to express concerns to phone Canada Post.
As I listened to the rolling ring and waited for Canada Post to pickup, I had a thought 💭. Walking over to my neighbour’s step, I remained on hold and checked the address sticker. 😯 The bag at unit 16 listed 18 on it, my address... and my name. Hastily, I hung up the phone and lugged my package home.
Why I didn’t check the other steps is beyond me.
Today, I noticed an email from Henry’s camera store; my package had been delivered yesterday! 😯 What?!? Upon speaking to Canada Post, I concluded that my camera had been given to someone else.
So, I knocked on a few doors in my neighbourhood and everyone said the same thing; “No, I’m sorry” (they didn’t have my items).
But... someone DOES have my box and they’ve NOT returned it.
I feel that my community area is pretty safe regarding theft, but clearly not bullet proof.
No one likes to be stolen from. I certainly am no different. But, this one burns all kinds of extra.
- I SAW the box
- I’ve wanted this since I was 14
- It was a LOT of money
- The Postal Person WAS TALKING TO ME; was his behaviour intentional? Because, how in the world would he have dropped off two separate packages with the same address to two separate addresses? But what motive would be have for such actions? It seems there’s no motive but I don’t know of any potential unseen factors. ie: he could be friends with someone here, he could have hustled a co-op theft plan with a neighbour, maybe he knows me and I peed in his fruit loops many years ago, perhaps I once upset someone he’s associated with, maybe he was stressed or on drugs or alcohol.
- I needed the camera for income flow; my city is still in lockdown and the future isn’t looking bright (take off the shades Cory Hart).
- I thought my neighbours were kind.
As it stands, I’m out $1100 CAD with nothing to show for it.
No happy 📦 for me. 😔
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What an unpleasant situation! And not only for the loss of the package but also for the distrust that has begun to generate in you towards your neighbors. And what I find most unbelievable is that the post in Canada is so badly organized.
I hope the camera turns up or that someone (the post or the store that sold you the camera) takes responsibility for the loss.
!PIZZA
Exactly @juanmiguelsalas
There’s more to this situation than simply a lost package. A single error has produced multiple concerns.
Additionally, I cannot even look at a flower without thinking ‘I could be taking a quality photo of you right now but cannot” 😖
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Oh too bad, but the delivery company should be held responsible, it is negligence on the part of the delivery person.
Canada Post is investigating. I have to wait a while to hear word back.
I am worrisome that they may claim to have delivered to my address and suggest that I’m dishonest. < I’ve heard of this.
Shit. Sorry for your loss, Ana, wish I could help...
Thank you. You can help... get the fuel and I’ll get lighters. Let me map out Canada post locations. Lollllll 😂
Lol, OK, let's! ...Got some !PIZZA first?
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Such a bummer! Hey if there really is anything to do to help let me know🤟
Thank you. I think this is one of those situations where hands are tied.
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The least that I think can happen in this situation, is the company being responsible for what happened, right?
I’m unsure about that. I think once they give it to Canada Post their hands are washed. I just hope that Canada Post aren’t one of those organizations that require days or months of phone calls, arguments, threats and yelling. I really don’t want to endure that nonsense.
😱 so sad, I can only imagine how your feeling so sorry my dear
Thank you Smile.
You're welcome ☺
That's totally unacceptable. Delivery on expensive items should require signatures and the delivery guy is usually on the hook if the package doesn't reach the right customer. Definitely call Canada Post and give them an earful.
Thank you. I sure did that but had to keep myself in check. I’m easily that customer that all customer service fears, so I have to stay calm.
Besides, mean demeanour seldom solves problems. Sometimes it’s necessary. If this doesn’t get fixed soon, it might be necessary 😂
Aww, sorry @anaclark.
I thought the post office would take responsibility for misplacing stuff. Is there really nothing you can do?
By the way this cracked me up:
Lol thank you.
I have lived in this city my entire life so I have come into contact with near everyone at some point.
I often tell others, ‘Be kind to everyone; you don’t know when your paths may cross again. And paths will almost always cross around these parts.’
I wish I’d realized that years ago.