We’ve all been in that dilemma that one or several things are wrong with our packages. Your package will arrive ruined, too late, or in some cases not at all.
You just found out that your package is “forwarded” and you don’t know what to do. so let’s see what this status means and drive with least cost and waste of time.
what does forwarded mean for a packet?
usps reshipping your package means that it is being shipped to a different address than your usual address. this is often the case if you move and request a change of address. however, if it didn’t move, that means something went wrong.
why was my package forwarded?
usps forwards your package in two cases. The first case is if a previous resident at your address recently moved and accidentally changed his address along with theirs.
In the second case, the sender forwards your package to an incorrect address. in both cases, you do not receive your package.
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how can you fix this?
case #1:
first, you must contact usps and verify the delivery of your package. If they forwarded it to a previous resident’s new address, you can contact them and ask them to send the package to you if possible, or return it to the post office.
the package will be at the mcr (mail recovery center), so you can claim it, or it will be returned to sender by usps.
case #2:
If your package is forwarded to the wrong address, you should contact the sender or contact the post office. the sender can try to retrieve the package and handle the problem with the post office.
An incorrect address could be an incorrect digit in the zip code or a suite number. this can change the entire address, so be careful if you give out your address.
The person who received your package will return it to the post office or mail carrier. if the person chooses not to, they will need to contact the sender to resend the package or refund, or open a lost package case at the post office.
Whether they recharge you or not depends on the insurance of your package. you can bear the shipping costs or the product charge as well.
You must contact the sender and confirm the correct address to prevent this from happening again in both cases.
A better alternative to mail forwarding?
You can use a cmra (commercial mail receiving agency) for better mail handling. offer virtual mail services that make it easy to forward mail. forward your mail to yourself or any other address with a virtual mailbox service. there is no need to go to the post office or request a change of address.
A digital mailbox gives you complete control over your mail from your phone or computer. you’ll be able to sort your postal mail just like you do your email. this is a cost-effective solution that saves you time wasted on missing packages.
mail services such as forwarding, shredding & recycling or archiving are available. Plus, you get an alternate street address to use in addition to your home address!
virtual mail is a phenomenon that is rapidly taking over the postal world and is solving all mail problems, one problem at a time.
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