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Discussion => Shipping => Topic started by: Theory on July 13, 2013, 09:09 pm
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I was wondering if the click n ship mehod is safe to use as a vendor if I use a fake name/ return address as well as use a prepaid debit card for payment? If this method isn't acceptable what is the easiest way to get tracking anonymously?
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It seems a little risky but I have heard of at least one vendor saying s/he did that by using public wifi with a prepaid credit card activated with fake info. Otherwise people use the form 400 labels for tracking though I guess those are getting harder to get.
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So how does one use the label 400 labels as they are free would I have to go in person to post office to pay for the postage?
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I believe you just add .90 in postage and slap it on the package.
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Would I be able to put a label 400 on a regular letter envolope and just put a extra 2 stamps on it?
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I also need this tracking thing answered.
I get what people mean by, buy 400 labels, and then "slap .90 postage on there".
This is holding me back from offering fake ID's at a fair price! ($100).
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USPS has another piece of software called Shipping Assistant that prints labels with tracking but without postage. So you would not have to associate a bank account or credit card, just print the label and then affix the proper amount of postage with stamps. As a bonus, tracking is free for First Class and Priority when using this method. Mail with stamps can be dropped in a blue box if it weighs less that thirteen ounces- over thirteen with stamps must be handed to an employee in the post office.
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Both programs require connecting to the usps.com server and cannot be done without creating an electronic paper trail.
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The problem with electronic postage is that any system you use stores the customer's information (address, name, etc) forever. So if your mailing 20 packages a day under that account- everyone is tied together. If you get one upset buyer or someone trying to bring you down- you put all of your buyers in jeopardy
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I also need this tracking thing answered.
I get what people mean by, buy 400 labels, and then "slap .90 postage on there".
This is holding me back from offering fake ID's at a fair price! ($100).
If you use Priority envelopes, the 400 labels are free to use for track. Just slap a $5.60 stamp , and a 400 tracking label on your envelope and your good to go! I don't know if that same rule applies to other methods of mailing with USPS though. I've always just shipped Priority myself, so it's all I know.