Registered USPS mail = failure to use will result in DEATH?

[xboxist]

Hey all!

 

I went to the local post office to mail out my first submissions, and when I got there... I hit a roadblock.

 

The guy said that I couldn't mail the particular box via Registered mail (like CGC instructed me to do) because of the type of tape that I used on it. I was using shiny, clear tape. Apparentely I needed brown, paper tape. Clearly, I had no idea. And the post office didn't have any in stock... and I wasn't about to make the 1 1/2-hour round trip back to my home just to retape the damn thing. So... I thought about it and just decided to mail it out via Priority Mail with Insurance and delivery confirmation.

 

Will this pose a problem?

 

Thanks... Jay

[FlyingDonut]

your post office man should really really really lay off the crack pipe. Seriously. You definitely need to report this spank.

[xboxist]

Yeah... it seemed weird to me. When I pried for details on this policy, he said it was because his stamper thing would wipe right off of the tape. Hence, paper tape was needed.

[Darthdiesel]

You can use any type of mail to get it to CGC. It is only recommended that you use registered mail. I have never sent in books this way. I've used Media mail, Priority mail and Express mail - all have delivery confirmation. No insurance...I'm either very stupid or a trusting soul that packs well...

[FlyingDonut]

You need to go over his head. Go to the post master of the post office. That's unbelievable.

[xboxist]

Heh... thanks Darth. That was reassuring. I won't worry any longer.

[uclapeterg]

Those are exactly the rules for mailing something registered.. I had it explained to me the same.. I now use the tape requested and send out to CGC.

[doyle033]

I usually always use usps priority when I submit to CGC with insurance. Only once have i sent it registered (insurance on priority was gonna be 26 dollars and registered was about half) and the lady at the post office told me the same thing about the clear tape but she used her brown tape over top and did not give me any hassle. clearly the cat you ran into was having a bad day. on the whole though, I have never had a problem with priority mail, to CGC or to an Ebay winner. hope all goes fine for you too. (BTW... I use priority mostly coz of those handy FREE boxes!! strong, sturdy and just the right size for a sandwiched comic or two)

[hammer-migration]

"HENCE, paper tape was needed".

 

ARAICH....Did he clear this with YOU or is this unauthorized use of the word *"Hence"?

 

(*Hence: copyright Araich..used by permission)

[CosmicBob]

Registered mail has very bizarre requirments. And the tape allowable is one of them. Plus, they DON'T EVEN SELL THAT TAPE AT THE PO!!!

 

I had a heck of a time finding this ridiculous tape. I finally found it at Office Depot, after checking back there because the first time I looked they were out of it.

 

Every seam of the box/envelope must be taped over and every seam of tape needs a round date stamp on it.

[maven_johnson-migration]

What's the big deal? Registered Mail is supposed to be hand processed, and the reason for the "paper-tape" is so they can date stamp it and the recipient can be assured that what was received is what was sent. The clear tape cannot hold the stamp.

 

As far as them not selling it, what do you expect from the Post Office? ...Service?

 

Steve

[uclapeterg]

Sending things registered and insured when you are talking high priced books ($1,000 or more) can in reality be A LOT cheaper than just insurance alone. Although it may seem like a hassle, it can save you a lot of money in the long run.

[CosmicBob]

Yup, plus the upper limit to insurance is something like $4K (I'm not sure of the number) and the limit to Registered is considerably more, I think around $20K.

[xboxist]

Heh... I deeply regret stumbling upon this copyright infringement. Here... *fumbles through wallet* ...royalties.

 

Funny and imformative responses - I appreciate all.

 

And no... I don't know what I was expecting from the PO. Stupid of me to seek service.

[MisterFF4-migration]

I always use USPS Priority mail for submissions and have never had a problem yet.

 

John

[supapimp]

i've sent my submissions via registered mail and never bought insurance, registered is the way to go, but you need the brown tape.

[Mister_Comics]

Were do you buy the brown paper tape? All I can find in the stores is the clear plastic or the tan plastic tape. And the postoffice won't let ya send using that. They always make me rewrap it with thier brown paper tape.

[supapimp]

luckily for me, the post office always had some. but i hate taping it there, so i just charm the postal lady to give me a whole/half roll of it so i can do it at home. but im sure any office supply store or mail boxes etc. should carry it.

[greggy]

so i just charm the postal lady to give me a whole/half roll of it so i can do it at home.

 

Always the player!

 

BTW, is your avatar of H.G.D.?

[supapimp]

no, clobby thought that was her too, i had to clarify things up a little. if my scanner wasn't down i'd send you a pic i took of her from that now "infamous" night/posting a few months back. BTW, that's not one of my ex's, did anybody noticed the "wink" graemlin in the original post. gullible fools!