Paypal shipping question.

[Bob Loblaw]

This is going to seem unethical, but I have a legitimate rationale. I want to send out a 2nd package to someone in my Christmas giveaway without him sending another penny.

When you print out a label to ship on Paypal, I believe you have one day to reprint it at no charge.

What mechanism does the post office have in place to ensure that you don't print off multiple labels (for free) and then send out multiple packages? I understand that the delivery confirmation may be screwed up, but in a situation like this where I don't care about delivery confirmation, would it go through?

Now, again, I have NO INTENTION of screwing over the USPS and breaking the law, and I will pay for a new shipping label assuming Paypal lets me (I think they will). But, because my mind is trained to think of all sides of a situation, I am curious about this. If anyone's tried it, heard of someone trying it, or works for the USPS, let me know. I'm SURE there's a mechanism in place that won't allow it; I'm just curious as to what it is.

 

[Therion]

I'm somewhat talking out of my rear, but I'd imagine it is uniquely barcoded just as if you had them label it at the counter. If two have the same barcode, it will reject the second one and it will be RTS. They'll probably need to send another penny for it to work out.

 

[Johan Santana 57]

Or just goto : www.paypal.com/shipnow and you can ship without him sending a penny, just fill in his info =]

 

[masonphillip]

Or just goto : http://www.paypal.com/shipnow and you can ship without him sending a penny, just fill in his info =]

Use the above address. You can also hit, SHIP another package or something like that.

As far as not just reprinting labels, they scan the barcodes upon entry into the system (generally) and delivery to the customer. Once you reprint, I believe it voids the old bar code, not necessarily the DC number but the old bar code. It'd then come postage due to the guy and he'd know something was up.

 

[NECpilgrims8]

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[cgilmo]

do you realize what the penalties for defrauding the US postal service are?


They would rain down fire on your head for the simplest of infractions, and not even your lawyer like back pedaling could get you out of it. They really take that stuff seriously.

 

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You have to be freaking kidding me?

 

[masonphillip]

do you realize what the penalties for defrauding the US postal service are?


They would rain down fire on your head for the simplest of infractions, and not even your lawyer like back pedaling could get you out of it. They really take that stuff seriously.

I think they'll charge you thousands of dollars for misusing one of their plastic bins...as an example.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

do you realize what the penalties for defrauding the US postal service are?


They would rain down fire on your head for the simplest of infractions, and not even your lawyer like back pedaling could get you out of it. They really take that stuff seriously.

I think they'll charge you thousands of dollars for misusing one of their plastic bins...as an example.

I should have known. I just should have known.

I thought I said in my original post that I was curious as to what mechanism they utilize at least twice, and that I had no intention whatsoever of doing it, and that I'm sure they had some mechanism in place, but was SIMPLY CURIOUS AS TO WHAT IT WAS.

The last thing I'm going to do is **** with the federal government.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

Or just goto : http://www.paypal.com/shipnow and you can ship without him sending a penny, just fill in his info =]

Yes, I know I can do this, and I probably will. I was curious, however as to what mechanisms were in place, as it was my understanding that the bar code was related to the D/C.

I'm just trying to educate myself as to what the different portions of the paypal shipping label mean.

 

[masonphillip]

do you realize what the penalties for defrauding the US postal service are?


They would rain down fire on your head for the simplest of infractions, and not even your lawyer like back pedaling could get you out of it. They really take that stuff seriously.

I think they'll charge you thousands of dollars for misusing one of their plastic bins...as an example.

I should have known. I just should have known.

I thought I said in my original post that I was curious as to what mechanism they utilize at least twice, and that I had no intention whatsoever of doing it, and that I'm sure they had some mechanism in place, but was SIMPLY CURIOUS AS TO WHAT IT WAS.

The last thing I'm going to do is frack with the federal government.

I did not say you would, I'm saying, they'd go crazy if you did.

 

[cgilmo]

Hello Mr Bank President

I am not going to rob your bank, but hypothetically speaking how would I do it without getting caught. No please, spare no detail.... here draw it out on this floor plan I have.

 

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Hello Mr Bank President

I am not going to rob your bank, but hypothetically speaking how would I do it without getting caught. No please, spare no detail.... here draw it out on this floor plan I have.

LOL

 

[masonphillip]

Hello Mr Bank President

I am not going to rob your bank, but hypothetically speaking how would I do it without getting caught. No please, spare no detail.... here draw it out on this floor plan I have.

LOL

I have to agree, that is classic.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

Hello Mr Bank President

I am not going to rob your bank, but hypothetically speaking how would I do it without getting caught. No please, spare no detail.... here draw it out on this floor plan I have.

Plenty of people are curious about what security measures are in place at a bank without having the intent to rob a bank.

Chris, do you REALLY think I would do something like that?

Come on.

 

[masonphillip]

Hello Mr Bank President

I am not going to rob your bank, but hypothetically speaking how would I do it without getting caught. No please, spare no detail.... here draw it out on this floor plan I have.

Plenty of people are curious about what security measures are in place at a bank without having the intent to rob a bank.

Chris, do you REALLY think I would do something like that?



Come on.

If you are really all about education as you say in your post, then ask it in that manner?

How are the DC and the barcode linked? Are they linked? What happens if a label fails and I have to print again....make it easier on yourself.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

Hello Mr Bank President

I am not going to rob your bank, but hypothetically speaking how would I do it without getting caught. No please, spare no detail.... here draw it out on this floor plan I have.

Plenty of people are curious about what security measures are in place at a bank without having the intent to rob a bank.

Chris, do you REALLY think I would do something like that?



Come on.

If you are really all about education as you say in your post, then ask it in that manner?

How are the DC and the barcode linked? Are they linked? What happens if a label fails and I have to print again....make it easier on yourself.

Silly me for thinking people wouldn't jump to ridiculous accusations, that I'm going to risk my life for a $2.30 label.

That's the type of people we're dealing with, so be it.

 

[rico08]

You think a guy in a $3000 suit wants to rip off the USPS? Come on!

 

[[email protected]]

Hello Mr Bank President

I am not going to rob your bank, but hypothetically speaking how would I do it without getting caught. No please, spare no detail.... here draw it out on this floor plan I have.

Plenty of people are curious about what security measures are in place at a bank without having the intent to rob a bank.

Chris, do you REALLY think I would do something like that?



Come on.

If you are really all about education as you say in your post, then ask it in that manner?

How are the DC and the barcode linked? Are they linked? What happens if a label fails and I have to print again....make it easier on yourself.

Even better yet....who cares, why not just print out the second label? Why wonder what security is in place in the first place? I really doubt that your post was to find out the security in place for mailing packages for your personal information. Are you applying for a job w/ the post office?

 

[Bob Loblaw]

Hello Mr Bank President

I am not going to rob your bank, but hypothetically speaking how would I do it without getting caught. No please, spare no detail.... here draw it out on this floor plan I have.

Plenty of people are curious about what security measures are in place at a bank without having the intent to rob a bank.

Chris, do you REALLY think I would do something like that?



Come on.

If you are really all about education as you say in your post, then ask it in that manner?

How are the DC and the barcode linked? Are they linked? What happens if a label fails and I have to print again....make it easier on yourself.

Even better yet....who cares, why not just print out the second label? Why wonder what security is in place in the first place? I really doubt that your post was to find out the security in place for mailing packages for your personal information. Are you applying for a job w/ the post office?

I'm sorry that you doubt it. I was curious. Figured someone here worked for the post office or had information about it. Apparently not. Now, we're all going to hop on the bandwagon and think that the guy in the $5,000 suit is going to defraud the government. Come on.