Mail man took money out of my friends mail box... What to do

[e_andree]

Generic bandwagon post -1 internets

yeah, truth hurts, huh? not a single person is on your side on this one.

it was a stupid thing to do. stop whining about it.

[TheDarkEnergist]

yeah, truth hurts, huh? not a single person is on your side on this one.

it was a stupid thing to do. stop whining about it.

Pretty sure dude admitted it was dumb. Pretty sure the whiney ones are the ones who bump threads that have the same thing being said over and over and over again.

[JimmyD]

What would you do?

I would tell your friend to either meet up with you to hand you the $100 deposit that he still owes you.

Otherwise, have him send it to in the mail. (Tell him all that requires is putting the $100 bill into the mailbox again, but this time, it goes into a sealed envelope with your name and address written on it, plus a 44 cent forever stamp... yes, it's that easy!)

That's what I would do if I were in your shoes. I would also buy the friend a beer since he's out $100 for being a bonehead and putting it in his mailbox.

[x047x]

You and your friend are morons. People tip their mail carriers all the time. Why wouldn't your mail man think it was for them?

And as for the box being sequestered, what difference would that make to the mail man? He's gotta open it anyway, it could be on Mars for chrissakes. Oh and btw, if your friend's box is on Mars, then he DEFINITLY should be tipping his mail man.

Because It was $100, not 2. You'd have to be a complete narcissist to think you deserve a $100 tip for delivering mail.

[e_andree]

Pretty sure dude admitted it was dumb. Pretty sure the whiney ones are the ones who bump threads that have the same thing being said over and over and over again.

wow.....case of the mondays you have? because you singling me out (and ignoring everyone else saying it) shows what a tool you are.

[TheDarkEnergist]

wow.....case of the mondays you have? because you singling me out (and ignoring everyone else saying it) shows what a tool you are.

I'm not singling you out, and how that makes me a "tool" I don't understand. The thread was pretty much dead, and you came in calling him stupid.


He knows he f**ked up, let it go.

[x047x]

He knows he f**ked up, let it go.

Seriously... This thread needs less judgement.

[Robstr]

I dono, I think the message would be more effective if everyone on the internet calls this guy an idiot.

[compy222]

you could ask to go speak with your local postmaster. note the date it happened. be aware that nothing will likely come of this, but the management should be aware in case other things have gone missing in the past with other people. unfortunately, you can't even prove it was the mail guy unless the box is keyed...it could have been anyone...

[Quattro Krant]

Also, it is possible that someone saw the $ get put in the mailbox and decided to take it. My dad delivered for 20+ years and he said anyone who would steal and risk their pension/job/etc etc would have rocks in their head.

[compy222]

Also, it is possible that someone saw the $ get put in the mailbox and decided to take it. My dad delivered for 20+ years and he said anyone who would steal and risk their pension/job/etc etc would have rocks in their head.

given what a US gov't pension is worth...stealing a hundred bucks would make you borderline retarded...things don't surprise me any more though.

[((a.v.))mk-1]

I'll chalk it up to a life lesson, who knows.. some people you never know about though, quick hundred now vs your happy life past 65...

[Quattro Krant]

given what a US gov't pension is worth...stealing a hundred bucks would make you borderline retarded...things don't surprise me any more though.

That is about as correct a statement as I've heard in a LONG time. NOTHING does surprise me anymore.

[ATL_Av8r]

who is a beaner?

The guy in #2 in the OP's sig maybe? I don't know who the **** "Bentley Manuel" is, but a lot of people seem to know him and slob all over his knob.

[JimmyD]

I'll chalk it up to a life lesson...

That's all you can really do I suppose. However, how are you going to to handle this situation with your friend (who technically still owes you the $100 deposit)? Also, did you already give him the bike?

[((a.v.))mk-1]

That's all you can really do I suppose. However, how are you going to to handle this situation with your friend (who technically still owes you the $100 deposit)? Also, did you already give him the bike?

Yeah, I gave him the bike in advance so he would have a way to get to school/ work a bit faster. The rest of the payments l just get cash in hand. The hundred is gone, if my friend didn't ever really put the money in the box and lied to me... Shame on him, if the mail man took it, shame on whoever that is... Call me soft but its not worth chasing around for it..

[Chris16vRocco]

you could ask to go speak with your local postmaster. note the date it happened. be aware that nothing will likely come of this, but the management should be aware in case other things have gone missing in the past with other people. unfortunately, you can't even prove it was the mail guy unless the box is keyed...it could have been anyone...

And the thing is, that would amount to admitting to committing a federal crime.

[arethirdytwo]

Didn't catch this yet but isn't it illegal to us a US mailbox for things that aren't mail?

[compy222]

Didn't catch this yet but isn't it illegal to us a US mailbox for things that aren't mail?

yes. little items typically are just ignored, but if a business is out stuffing mailboxes, they're going to get ass-kicked for it.

[dubinsincuwereindiapers]

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[rich!]

yes. little items typically are just ignored, but if a business is out stuffing mailboxes, they're going to get ass-kicked for it.

when i was a young lad around 12ish and looking for summer money. we would place our mowing service flyers in mailboxes. Oh boy - some people flipped out and one even called the postal inspector.

[compy222]

when i was a young lad around 12ish and looking for summer money. we would place our mowing service flyers in mailboxes. Oh boy - some people flipped out and one even called the postal inspector.

i work with a lot of political campaigns and inevitably some moron volunteer will always just be lazy and stuff lit in mailboxes instead of knocking on doors. then the campaign gets yelled at. ugh.

[arethirdytwo]

Lady in our neighborhood got nailed for it with her missing cat posters. Felt bad for her but I remember as a kid two things NOT to do.

1. Put anything other than mail in a mailbox

2. Steal political signs (man we got our asses chewed by the cops)

[leaftye]

2. Steal political signs (man we got our asses chewed by the cops)

It's not stealing, it's cleaning up litter.

[compy222]

2. Steal political signs (man we got our asses chewed by the cops)

certainly hasn't stopped folks...those things are freakin' expensive too...you're talking 4-5 bucks a pop easy on a smaller race with a fancier multi-color sign.

[pho]

Seriously... This thread needs less judgement.

And, some good quality brew.

[TheDarkEnergist]

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2. Steal political signs (man we got our asses chewed by the cops)

Does switching Republican candidate signs with Democrat signs count? I mean we didn't steal them, we just changed people's minds about who they were backing.

[nemo1ner]

Um, usually when my mailman sees new mail in my box, he takes it since it is outgoing and replaces it with the incoming stuff. If the bill was in an envelope, go to the local post office and see if it's there.

[pho]

wow.....case of the mondays you have? because you singling me out (and ignoring everyone else saying it) shows what a tool you are.

Oh yeah, what about that....

[Nubbin]

It's illegal to tip your mail man?

[lojasmo]

Because It was $100, not 2. You'd have to be a complete narcissist to think you deserve a $100 tip for delivering mail.

Know how I know you're not the 1%?

ETA: I tip 1% of 1% of my annual income for one nice dinner. Does not the guy who delivers my mail 300 days per year deserve as much?

[Brendon1098]

Know how I know you're not the 1%?

ETA: I tip 1% of 1% of my annual income for one nice dinner. Does not the guy who delivers my mail 300 days per year deserve as much?

Sure dude, so you tip $400 to every 40k you make for one dinner?

[Robstr]

Sure dude, so you tip $400 to every 40k you make for one dinner?

You should check your math.

[x047x]

Know how I know you're not the 1%?

ETA: I tip 1% of 1% of my annual income for one nice dinner. Does not the guy who delivers my mail 300 days per year deserve as much?

Tipping based on your income makes no sense at all if you ask me, so no I don't think so... Let me know the next time you tip your mailman $100. Pics or it didn't happen.

[TheDarkEnergist]

Who the sh*t bumped this?