Flagged address myth or truth?

[test-monkey]

is it just a myth or is it true, that once you get a package seized by customes, and your address get's flagged, you will never receive an other package (international) to that address again?

 

[patsfan1379]

maybe not "will not" receive a package... but its probably not a good idea to continue to use it for illicit activities.

 

[Judo Tom]

if got somethign seized from china and then your aunt in canada mails you something it MIGHT not get searched.. but if you uncle from china tries to send you some vitamin c powder most likely it will be inspected..

time for a mailbox etc or ups store account

 

[massatronic]

I lost some stuff on a previously reliable internet source. They never said why.

Do you think I was screwed or maybe intercepted? Any Brits out there know if they do confiscate AAS coming into the UK?

 

[peach0341]

I know the border patrol can flag your ID so I would think they can flag your addy!

 

[test-monkey]

I know the border patrol can flag your ID so I would think they can flag your addy!

would that mean that every package comming in with your name and address would be searched?

 

[test-monkey]

has anyone gotten something seized, and then got it resent to the same address or kept getting other packages sent to the same address without any problems?

 

[lund]

has anyone gotten something seized, and then got it resent to the same address or kept getting other packages sent to the same address without any problems?

I've had a package seized and the reshiped to the same address both packages were seized. I just took it as a loss.

 

[test-monkey]

I've had a package seized and the reshiped to the same address both packages were seized. I just took it as a loss.

have you ever gotten anything else shipped to that address?

 

[lund]

have you ever gotten anything else shipped to that address?

yes but it was demostic and haven't had a problem so far

 

[Slyder190]

is it just a myth or is it true, that once you get a package seized by customes, and your address get's flagged, you will never receive an other package (international) to that address again?

Why? Why? Why would you want to throw the dice on that situation?

 

[test-monkey]

Why? Why? Why would you want to throw the dice on that situation?

well I would never, but a buddy had a seized package with a few more comming, as well as the resent seized one, so he is very worried. he would never reorder to the same address, but it's already been done before the seized letter.

 

[test-monkey]

yes but it was demostic and haven't had a problem so far

domestic dosen't count- no customes.

 

[yertman]

In one word-myth. I've had a couple packages seized and since had many come thru no probs. I know what countries I can order from and the ones I can't. All depends on where your package comes thru at. I know for a fact that if your package goes thru Dallas/Ft.Worth customs or San Fran your screwed. I have other packages with juice/pills falling out make it in (obviously from differant ports). Just depends on what part of the country your in and how USPS routes it and where it clears. Just my two cents

 

[patriots357]

In one word-myth. I've had a couple packages seized and since had many come thru no probs. I know what countries I can order from and the ones I can't. All depends on where your package comes thru at. I know for a fact that if your package goes thru Dallas/Ft.Worth customs or San Fran your screwed. I have other packages with juice/pills falling out make it in (obviously from differant ports). Just depends on what part of the country your in and how USPS routes it and where it clears. Just my two cents

I use to work for USPS, and NO nor do customs ( got 2 GF's that work for them) flags addies unless you have already been caught but usually it is the source that is already being investigated. About all they will do is send you siezure letters and notification of violation. Flagged addies aren't necessarily true for overseas either because I have recieved 2 big orders a yr ago from overseas. I can give you more info later.



peace

 

[Pec]

My buddy had one seized and his source reshipped three weeks later and he got his package in a week. The first order was small but I don't know if the quantity of gear plays a role.

 

[Indy]

has anyone gotten something seized, and then got it resent to the same address or kept getting other packages sent to the same address without any problems?

I have, knock on wood, still no more seizures since that one

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

My package is a month late.

 

[idcbp]

I think bros are try to draw hard and fast rules based on their experiences. If a package has been seized coming to an address, it is a good idea to have future orders, including the re-send to another address. Do some get through to the same addy.? Of course, its just a numbers game. The fact is that yopu want the best chance of getting your package and its so easy to open an addy, so why risk it? Senders and receivers do get flagged and while this doesn't eliminate any possibility of receiving from or to, it reduces the odds. Why not get the odds back up when its as easy as walking to a mailboxes etc.? Just my 2 cents, but if you're gonna put yourself out their to save the cash by going international, you should take the steps necessary to protect yourself.

 

[test-monkey]

thank you all- you have been all helpful, my friend know's that he must change address, and already has, it's just the packages that are already coming was his concern, but they are very small any way so I told him not to worry so much.

 

[satchboogie]

to be honest with you, i dont believe in teh 'flagged addy' theory.

 

[gotmilk]

to be honest with you, i dont believe in teh 'flagged addy' theory.

They only "flag" packages at local hubs. That's why some packages get thru and others might get tagged. Customs gets lucky but the real pain is when Customs notifies your local post office.

That's why PO Box XXXXX might never work again but a different address in the same town will still work.

I had a package nailed from Japan a few years back and the postal inspector explained it to me

Sometimes, the local branch will flag a name but not an address. You can use the same address with a different name

 

[patriots357]

No doubt, it is always better to use a new addy after a prior bad experience