Anyone have this happen?

[beckdg]

A lot of rules about mail have changed since they instituted the Patriot Act. Honestly there's no telling what's really going with the company the stuff was bought from.

I'd probably just avoid that business from now on.

And others from south texas.

They're multitudes more likely to be targeted due to cartel activities at the border and vast amounts of goods constantly imported.

Tapatyped

 

[beckdg]

I have a question for anyone reading this thread: The company I ordered these mechs from sent me an e-mail requesting product reviews. I see two options:

A. Write a review mentioning the frightful episode with the "Postal Inspectors" along with a positive note on the fast shipping, low priced, quality merchandise and good customer service.

OR

B. Send a note to the company about my experience with the delivery and post the above mentioned positive review.

What do y'all think?

Your correspondence will likely be monitored.

Patriot act...

Tapatyped

 

[beckdg]

Know your rights.

First-Class letters and parcels are protected against search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, and, as such, cannot be opened without a search warrant. If there is probable cause to believe the contents of a First-Class letter or parcel violate federal law, Postal Inspectors can obtain a search warrant to open the mailpiece. Other classes of mail do not contain private correspondence, and therefore may be opened without a warrant.

That's probably why they were hesitant to open the 2nd package because they knew they f'd up on that first one. LOL

Unless. ..

Probable cause...

Repercussions of that first contact = probable cause

Patriot act for the win

Tapatyped

 

[CommaHolly]

Holy freaking cow.

I once had the FBI (yes, actually the FBI) at my house investigating something at my husband's work and they had to ask my husband questions,,,,,

and THAT wasn't as bizarre as this sounded!!!!!!!!

 

[retired1]

Honestly, I don't know what forum rules about this stuff are, but I would think calling out the company name is a no brainer. It arms people with knowledge around this kind of situation. If you'd rather not be accosted by postal inspectors, don't order from xxyy.com. I, for one, would rather know now than be surprised when they come knocking on my door later.

You can read the here: Forum Rules | E-Cigarette Forum

No, we don't bash or otherwise trash companies here.

 

[Bad Ninja]

Unless. ..

Probable cause...

Repercussions of that first contact = probable cause

Patriot act for the win

Tapatyped

Probable cause is the only way they get the warrant.

Probable cause doesn't give anyone the right to open USMail.

A piece of US mail isn't your car.
It takes more than PC to search mail.

 

[retired1]

Gotta love the arm chair lawyers in forums.

For proper legal advice, contact an attorney. And as we're dancing around the rules regarding suppliers and other things, closing.