Very odd package recieved

[tyguy35]

Today, I recieved a package a package I never ordered or even web looking for. The package was from Winnipeg which is nowhere close to where I live. The package has ten pounds of opuntia. Who the heck is sensing me opuntia from so far lol. For free there is no invoice only my name. So odd lol

 

[yagyujubei]

Straight out of the famous Manitoba Cactus Farms?

 

[StudentoftheReptile]

Someone's apparently looking out for you...or your tortoise, rather! Don't look a gift cactus in the spines!

 

[tyguy35]

It's despined and all. Like so odd.

 

[Tortoise Hub]

Maybe family or a friend? Nothing beats free food for your tortoise!!!

 

[Zamric]

The US Postal Service says...

...if you recieve anything in the mail Un-solisited, it is yours free of charge.

This was initiated many year ago when Department Stores would send Unsolisited merchandise to thier Catalog customers and a bill, then insist on payment. It was later concidered unethical sales practice and was then enforced by the Post Office (who delivered the packages and is a Government Agency) by making anything sent thru its offices, Unsolicited, Free to the customer.

 

[dmmj]

The US Postal Service says...

...if you recieve anything in the mail Un-solisited, it is yours free of charge.

This was initiated many year ago when Department Stores would send Unsolisited merchandise to thier Catalog customers and a bill, then insist on payment. It was later concidered unethical sales practice and was then enforced by the Post Office (who delivered the packages and is a Government Agency) by making anything sent thru its offices, Unsolicited, Free to the customer.

But does that rule apply to canadians?

 

[Zamric]

The US Postal Service says...

...if you recieve anything in the mail Un-solisited, it is yours free of charge.

This was initiated many year ago when Department Stores would send Unsolisited merchandise to thier Catalog customers and a bill, then insist on payment. It was later concidered unethical sales practice and was then enforced by the Post Office (who delivered the packages and is a Government Agency) by making anything sent thru its offices, Unsolicited, Free to the customer.

But does that rule apply to canadians?

I know if it was sent thru the US Postal Service (delivered by...) But I think it is an old enough Law (late 1800 early 1900) that it applies to ALL postal agencies in the USA (any agency that delivers mail in the USA)

 

[tyguy35]

There is no bill. And if I get one I'm not going to be happy

 

[Zamric]

There is no bill. And if I get one I'm not going to be happy

If you get a bill send it back and tell them to prove you ordered it. Accepting the package IS NOT proof you ordered it!

 

[wellington]

He lives in Canada. The US postal service does not apply there.

The US Postal Service says...

...if you recieve anything in the mail Un-solisited, it is yours free of charge.

This was initiated many year ago when Department Stores would send Unsolisited merchandise to thier Catalog customers and a bill, then insist on payment. It was later concidered unethical sales practice and was then enforced by the Post Office (who delivered the packages and is a Government Agency) by making anything sent thru its offices, Unsolicited, Free to the customer.

But does that rule apply to canadians?

I know if it was sent thru the US Postal Service (delivered by...) But I think it is an old enough Law (late 1800 early 1900) that it applies to ALL postal agencies in the USA (any agency that delivers mail in the USA)

 

[JoesMum]

In the UK we'd be trying to return it as we don't want an invoice.

For a few dollars across international boundaries, I suspect it wouldn't be worth the sender pursuing it through the courts in either country.

Are you able to identify the sender? Was the package addressed to you by name?

 

[tyguy35]

I didn't even have to sign for it that's the thing it just showed up with the name and mine and were from

 

[pdelpizzo]

You didn't have to sign for it?

...What opuntia??

 

[tyguy35]

Ok so I contacted the guy pretending to be a customer under my own name. O said I'm away right now but when I'm back can I order some names Tyler of Oshawa. His reply yes of course just let me know. So I think he has no idea he sent it to me.

Because turns out I do know him but from a year ago I asked for a shipping quote. But haven't spoken since. So I'm thinking a messed up order. Should I keep it or should I say something?

 

[Edna]

What kind of relationship do you want to have with him in the future? Will you be a real customer at some time? I think I'd say something to the guy.

(Of course, if it were me, I'd have completely forgotten that I ordered and be denying it all way until they sent me back a copy of my email.)

 

[Zamric]

He lives in Canada. The US postal service does not apply there.

Opps, Sorry I thought it was a Canadian sending it to an American.

Yah, that law ONLY applies to packages DELIVERED in the US.

 

[Terry Allan Hall]

The US Postal Service says...

...if you recieve anything in the mail Un-solisited, it is yours free of charge.

This was initiated many year ago when Department Stores would send Unsolisited merchandise to thier Catalog customers and a bill, then insist on payment. It was later concidered unethical sales practice and was then enforced by the Post Office (who delivered the packages and is a Government Agency) by making anything sent thru its offices, Unsolicited, Free to the customer.

But does that rule apply to canadians?

Hmmm...nobody's ever mailed me a Canadian...

But if anyone ever takes a notion to, this choice would be OK:

Ruby Dhalla
Member of the Canadian House of Commons, Brampton–Springdale
​

 

[clare n]

I wish someone would send me a nice new pair of uggs free...hmm the denim ones preferably. Or a few bottles of rosé maybe.

 

[Zamric]

The US Postal Service says...

...if you recieve anything in the mail Un-solisited, it is yours free of charge.

This was initiated many year ago when Department Stores would send Unsolisited merchandise to thier Catalog customers and a bill, then insist on payment. It was later concidered unethical sales practice and was then enforced by the Post Office (who delivered the packages and is a Government Agency) by making anything sent thru its offices, Unsolicited, Free to the customer.

But does that rule apply to canadians?

Hmmm...nobody's ever mailed me a Canadian...

But if anyone ever takes a notion to, this choice would be OK:

Ruby Dhalla
Member of the Canadian House of Commons, Brampton–Springdale
​

WOW! A Political Package! with Election year here.... I am so over "Political Packages"! ( but that one is nicely wrapped!)