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Re: Registered Mail went missing!
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lugnet.general
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Tue, 2 Apr 2002 12:10:39 GMT
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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 been sending cash Internationally for years via registered mail and
never knew it was illegal. Can anyone clarify thi?
Thanks for the help,
Brian
Kerry Raymond wrote:
> > Isn't the whole purpose of registered mail to have
> > securely delivered and if not to have it traced?
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> No, this is a common misconception.
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> It is primarily about proving that the sending/receiving occurred, not about
> guaranteeing delivery, and certainly not about finding out where it went.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Of course, this is cold comfort, if you have done your dough!
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> Kerry
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| (...) Hi Brian... I think that is correct. I think it's illegal/not allowed in any form to send cash (cash alone). I actually had a registered letter arrive from the US with far more than enough stamps on it - it took almost 3 weeks to arrive!!! (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-02, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) 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 (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-02, to lugnet.general)
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