Excuse me while I commit a federal crime . . .

[Bateluer]

Had a package shipped via USPS. USPS delivered package saturday afternoon. Stowed package in locker under mail boxes, providing a key in my postal box. The key they left fails to open any of the lockers.

Obviously, I can't just break into the lockers to get my package. So I'm going to write a note, rubber band it to the key and leave it in my mail box for the post man on Monday.

 

[nonameo]

Was it in self defense?

 

[Schfifty Five]

What federal crime did you commit?

 

[erikistired]

is it tampering with the mail if it's your own package?

 

[Bignate603]

is it tampering with the mail if it's your own package?

I think there's a law about tampering with a mailbox. It sounds like the OP shares that mailbox so trying to open it up and most likely damaging it in the process could be technically criminal.

 

[erikistired]

I think there's a law about tampering with a mailbox. It sounds like the OP shares that mailbox so trying to open it up and most likely damaging it in the process could be technically criminal.

ah good point, i hadn't thought about the mailbox itself being protected.

i suppose patience might be in order for this one.

 

[Bateluer]

ah good point, i hadn't thought about the mailbox itself being protected.

i suppose patience might be in order for this one.

Yep.

All the mail boxes in the housing division are located in a few 'blocks' with lockers underneath them for larger packages. Not why they decided to put the package in a locker, they've delivered packages to my door in the past. Oh well.

 

[Bateluer]

USPS FAIL

They left the exact same key in my mail box.

If I take a bhutane torch to open the locker, how much shift will I get in?

 

[gorcorps]

Double check all the stupid things:

-Key is the right way
-You've truly checked all of the larger lockboxes
-Ask somebody you know to try and open it, as some locks are touchy and you may just not have the right touch... so to speak

 

[Crusty]

Call a locksmith, let him get in trouble!

 

[Capt Caveman]

Can you call the Post Office to let them know, instead of dealing with the stupid mail deliverer via notes?

 

[her209]

The shared mailbox for packages here requires you to put a lot of force while turning the key. Of course, it doesn't help that the key left in the mailbox doesn't always match with the box number its supposed to open.

 

[Bateluer]

The shared mailbox for packages here requires you to put a lot of force while turning the key. Of course, it doesn't help that the key left in the mailbox doesn't always match with the box number its supposed to open.

I've tried it with every box on the block of boxes, as well as the next nearest block of boxes. I can't imagine they'd put my package in a locker on another set of boxes from my normal post box.

Can you call the Post Office to let them know, instead of dealing with the stupid mail deliverer via notes?

This is their last chance, if I can't get in tomorrow, then I call the Post Office.

FYI, if I apply any more force, I'm going to snap the key off in the lock.

 

[Demo24]

often times they feel like they don't work, when they do. the ones at my complex have two separate key holes, one for you and one for the mailman so try both.

 

[her209]

often times they feel like they don't work, when they do. the ones at my complex have two separate key holes, one for you and one for the mailman so try both.

That's what she said.

 

[Bateluer]

often times they feel like they don't work, when they do. the ones at my complex have two separate key holes, one for you and one for the mailman so try both.

The key only inserts one way and into one lock.

 

[alkemyst]

this has to be user error. Just like you having a totally different experience on Facebook than anyone else...it's got to be on your end.

 

[lxskllr]

Does the box have 2 locks? Maybe 1 uses a master key, and the other is specific.

 

[Gothgar]

good idea admitting your crime on an open to view forums

 

[bruceb]

Just an idea, but maybe the lock turns the other direction from what you are trying. For example, on a safe deposit box, 1 key turns CW and the 2nd key turns CCW

Note: Your parcel key goes into the TOP Lock

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[Gothgar]

Just an idea, but maybe the lock turns the other direction from what you are trying. For example, on a safe deposit box, 1 key turns CW and the 2nd key turns CCW

I am sure he woulda tried that


right?

 

[bruceb]

One would hope, but who knows ?