P.O. Box Do's and Don't's?

As the title says, I'm curious what to do, and what not to do, when using a P.O. Box when ordering from Dark Net Markets.

Is it really any different than sending things to your house?

Should I use a fake I.D.?

Does a fake I.D. really change anything?

What steps and precautions to I need to take here?

Any help would be appreciated!


Comments


[33 Points] SacredGeometry25:

Do: Get a PO pox

Don't: Order to your parents house


[15 Points] Pillsbury1:

My PO box experience has been great. I order domestic only. Well, minus the time I got powdered shrooms from rabbithole (Canada). And I never act sketchy. Now, I do use USPS because there is a branch not far from me that is about as quiet and dull as can be. It makes Mayberry from the andy griffith show look like LA. That type of thing helps. I also know the lady who works there most of the time. That helps if you know how to handle yourself socially and be charming. I used my real ID btw. I think the first thing you need to do is pick a good branch or possibly go with a mom and pop PO box. But be aware that they can open your mail without a warrant, unlike USPS.


[6 Points] None:

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[6 Points] None:

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[4 Points] None:

While I agree private mailbox places are probably better than USPS PO boxes, they are a lot more expensive. Regular PO boxes are around $60/year, while the private ones are closer to $180, depending upon location.


[3 Points] thesilksheet:

Everyone saying don't get a P.O box are .... well you know haha.

http://www.deepdotweb.com/2015/03/23/drops-for-beginners-why-you-may-or-may-not-want-to-use-one/


[3 Points] colocures:

I would say if you're ordering for consumption, especially domestically where customs clearance isn't an issue, there's no need to use a fake, and in fact it may only be detrimental in the end, by getting you extra charges.

Using a fake may be appropriate at times, though, when you are ordering larger quantities of drugs and distributing, and importing things. A fake ID in this case can be a lifesaver if you are careful and use good opsec when receiving, even if you order from reckless vendors.


[2 Points] PGP-me-your-drugs:

Can someone clarify how a PO Box is safer than ordering to a house? To get a PO Box you give them your I.D. and other details, then you place an order and wait. But if the package was intercepted what defence do you have? "Oh someone must have ordered it under my name and PO Box"... good luck with that. Whereas when ordering to your house you have the defence of saying "someone must have ordered it under my name and address" which is also unlikely but by no means impossible. All someone has to know is your name, address and when the mail arrives and just wait outside your place until their order arrives. Thoughts?


[1 Points] throwahooawayyfoe:

Don't use a fake ID. It will only add mail fraud and a few other charges to the list if you ever get caught.


[1 Points] u-void:

Sign up for a ton of mail. Advertisents and free catelogues and fullshit. Go frequently. You'll know the staff, and when something feels OFF you'll know it. Don't thumb through your mail until you're the hell away.


[1 Points] None:

In Australia where I live, we don't have UPS mail stores with PO Boxes and stuff like that. So if you're getting a PO Box your only option is to get on at an AusPost store.

Now if you're caught using a fake in a mail shop you are absolutely fucked. I don't know if they do a background check of you, but I'm certain that they photocopy your ID.

You only need 1 form of ID for a PO box, a drivers license. In very rare situations, if you use an out of state licence, you may be required to bring a utility bill or a bank statement as proof of address, but this has never happened to me. I don't know how it works in the states, but here you only usually need 1 form of ID.

If you're using a fake, get something that's top quality, something that can pass anywhere. After you buy your fake, I recommend trying it out at different places such as bars and whatnot to make sure it works.


[-3 Points] sillysally11:

fuck all of you