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Re: Registered Mail went missing!
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lugnet.general
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Tue, 2 Apr 2002 03:49:06 GMT
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> Isn't the whole purpose of registered mail to have
> securely delivered and if not to have it traced?
No, this is a common misconception.
It is primarily about proving that the sending/receiving occurred, not about
guaranteeing delivery, and certainly not about finding out where it went.
What you got is proof that the recipient really didn't get your money. If it
was not registered, then the recipient could have received the money and told
you that it hadn't arrived. Similarly, the recipient might be wondering if you
really sent the money, but by using registered mail, you have proof that you
did.
So, by using registered mail, you and the recipient know that both of you have
behaved honourably, and that it is the mail system that is to blame.
Of course, this is cold comfort, if you have done your dough!
Kerry
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| Thanks to everyone who provided info on my folly. I must admit that it never occurred to me the letter could go missing while it was under lock and key. I was also under the misconception that it could be traced. This has been a costly lesson. I've (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-02, to lugnet.general)
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| | Registered Mail went missing!
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| I'd like to open a discussion on sending US currency via registered mail for International purchases. I sent $170.00 to Germany from Indiana last November (2001) and when it never arrived I began the process of finding its whereabouts. After filling (...) (23 years ago, 30-Mar-02, to lugnet.general)
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