Just lost a $300 knife with USPS...

Cassull said:
Hey guys, great news!

I just checked the mailbox and guess what was waiting for me?

http://i.imgur.com/IDsSe.jpg


You guys were right, the mailman prematurely checked off package as delivered when it really wasn't. This pretty much ruined my weekend, but now that I have it, I couldn't be happier.


Let me just take this moment to say how AWESOME the creator of this knife is. James Allen, the man behind Three Sisters Forge and I kept in touch with each other through out the entire weekend. If you see my mailbox, you'd see over 20 e-mails sent between us. I let him know what had happened and he said that he had my back. Even though it was labeled plain as day that the mail had been delivered to me in the tracking site and he did not know me prior to placing an order. He trusted me and offered to send me another knife. We shot the breeze all through the weekend and I learned a lot about his life and family. He is very quick on the email replies and a very awesome guy. By far the most helpful individual I've ever met online, let alone knife maker.

I suggest you guys check him not, if not for his awesome beefy knives, than for his character.
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Excellent--Jim is great people, and I knew he would make it right if need be. What version of the Beast did you get--ELMAX? Bearings?

I've had mine since the beginning of the summer, and it's a terrific knife made that much better because of the guy who stands behind it.

Cheers,
Daniel
 
expwmbat said:
Excellent--Jim is great people, and I knew he would make it right if need be. What version of the Beast did you get--ELMAX? Bearings?

I've had mine since the beginning of the summer, and it's a terrific knife made that much better because of the guy who stands behind it.

Cheers,
Daniel
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Yes, Elmex. Don't know if it has bearings, I see what looks to be 2 bronze washers. The knife is extremely smooth and solid, right up there with my small Sebenza. In fact, it's like a beefier Sebenza, I wouldn't mind prying with this thick blade stock, where as I would never try it with my Sebenza's thin blade. I asked him to polish the edge of the handles,they look very cool with a mirror shine.

This knife is so worth the $300 he charges.


Edit: Oh and one thing I'd like to point out. The pocket clip on this knife is just INCREDIBLE! It's extremely strong and stiff, it works as an over-travel stopper for the frame lock and rides not too low or too high. Best part is that it's extremely smooth to put into my pocket and is retained extremely well. This clip actually surpassed my previous favorite clip, the wire clip from Spyderco.
 
Exactly--like a much beefier Sebenza. That's why I got it, and it has worked great. The blade shape is also excellent and just works very, very well.

DJK
 
So glad to hear everything worked out!

UPS used to constantly do this to me. They would door bell ditch, then mark the package as delivered. Fortunately, I lived a block away from the facility where the guy would go and park for a break in the evening. I would be waiting for him outside, like a ninja! He knew me by site, and knew my address from memory.
 
I read all 6 pages of this post . It was like a suspense thriller! Man, I am glad it had a happy ending ................happy ending haha.sorry I'm 5
 
I posted this in another thread...thought it would work here also....

I work at the P.O.-

-REGISTERED mail would be good for "high end" knives. The difference is this--Everyone that touches that package is required to sign for it. There is a nice paper trail. The downside is that it is a very slow service and it isn't cheap. Starts at $10.95

Regular INSURANCE will work too. Over a certain ammount ($150 I think) requires a signature apon delivery, so less likely any delivery errors. The label is BLUE

Now, there is another service called SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION- This is the same as DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, but also requires a signature apon delivery-this label is PINKThis service is $2.55

There is a new service - It is ADULT SIGNATURE REQUIRED. Over 21yrs. only. You’ll get delivery information, as well as the recipient’s signature and name. This service is $4.75

Adult Signature Restricted Delivery provides the same service as Adult Signature Required with the additional restriction of limiting delivery to a specific addressee or authorized agent who is 21 years of age or older. This service is $4.95

And last, plain old RESTRICTED DELIVERY. You get to specify the person who can sign for and receive your item. This service is $4.95

These are prices for the additional service--you still have to pay the postage (first class, Priority, ect)
 
I'm glad I was right ;) Enjoy the knife!

Cassull said:
Hey guys, great news!

I just checked the mailbox and guess what was waiting for me?

http://i.imgur.com/IDsSe.jpg


You guys were right, the mailman prematurely checked off package as delivered when it really wasn't. This pretty much ruined my weekend, but now that I have it, I couldn't be happier.


Let me just take this moment to say how AWESOME the creator of this knife is. James Allen, the man behind Three Sisters Forge and I kept in touch with each other through out the entire weekend. If you see my mailbox, you'd see over 20 e-mails sent between us. I let him know what had happened and he said that he had my back. Even though it was labeled plain as day that the mail had been delivered to me in the tracking site and he did not know me prior to placing an order. He trusted me and offered to send me another knife. We shot the breeze all through the weekend and I learned a lot about his life and family. He is very quick on the email replies and a very awesome guy. By far the most helpful individual I've ever met online, let alone knife maker.

I suggest you guys check him not, if not for his awesome beefy knives, than for his character.
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I once had a package go missing that contained several knives on their way back from getting some custom sheaths made. The value of the knives was about $700 (a couple were irreplaceable customs or limited runs). The sheath work had cost $140. The package was insured with USPS for $900, but after 6 months of chasing them, they only ever paid $140 towards the claim - i.e. they only paid up for the value of the sheaths, not the lost knives. The reason, according to them was that I didn't have receipts for the knives to prove their value (despite the fact that I could document the value of the particular models of knives I had lost). I didn't have receipts because the knives weren't new, they were from my collection. To my mind, it shouldn't matter whether I can prove the market value of a lost item or not. If I am buying $900 worth of insurance for a specific package (i.e. not a blanket insurance policy as you might have on household property), then I am declaring that that package is worth $900 to me, and I am purchasing the right to that level of compensation in the event that USPS lose it.

Of course they don't tell you when they are trying to sell you their insurance that they won't honor it unless you have a receipt for the item. So the moral seems to be not to use their insurance for anything that you already own and don't have some kind of valuation document for. Personally, my approach ever since has simply been never to spend my own money on USPS insurance as I consider it dishonest at best, if not outright day-light robbery.
 
Great news.

Moose was right, uh huh, oh yeah, all hail the Moose, un huh, oh yeah, I'm right!!!11

:D

Glad your blade arrived safe and sound, and is in its new home. Looks like a great blade, with an interesting story already in its history.

Moose
 
Sort of on topic.

A member from JD sold me a nib BM 630 about 3 years ago. When I got the box it was Empty. Someone from the USPS got a nice knife. I paid for insurance.

The seller refunded my $$ a couple of days later. I always pay for insurance whenever I get a knife from anyone that isn't an internet dealer.
 
Brummie said:
I once had a package go missing that contained several knives on their way back from getting some custom sheaths made. The value of the knives was about $700 (a couple were irreplaceable customs or limited runs). The sheath work had cost $140. The package was insured with USPS for $900, but after 6 months of chasing them, they only ever paid $140 towards the claim - i.e. they only paid up for the value of the sheaths, not the lost knives. The reason, according to them was that I didn't have receipts for the knives to prove their value (despite the fact that I could document the value of the particular models of knives I had lost). I didn't have receipts because the knives weren't new, they were from my collection. To my mind, it shouldn't matter whether I can prove the market value of a lost item or not. If I am buying $900 worth of insurance for a specific package (i.e. not a blanket insurance policy as you might have on household property), then I am declaring that that package is worth $900 to me, and I am purchasing the right to that level of compensation in the event that USPS lose it.

Of course they don't tell you when they are trying to sell you their insurance that they won't honor it unless you have a receipt for the item. So the moral seems to be not to use their insurance for anything that you already own and don't have some kind of valuation document for. Personally, my approach ever since has simply been never to spend my own money on USPS insurance as I consider it dishonest at best, if not outright day-light robbery.
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Wow dude. This makes me happy that I've saved every receipt for every knife I ever bought (online). What if you had asked the sheath maker to make a receipt for the price of the knives as well? Wouldn't that have worked? If they tried to screw you out of your $700, you might as well screw them out of $900. Not like they can prove that he didn't sell you the knives along with the sheaths...
 
Like others I have followed this thread over the weekend. Glad it turned out. Jim Allen at Three Sisters Forge made me a knife a couple of years ago. It arrived and I played with it over a weekend. I realized it was too solid for my everyday needs. Jim and I had a e-mail exchange as to what might be changed and we agreed it was not the knife I actually needed and I reluctantly returned the knife. Jim never asked, but I also included the postage he paid to send it to me. I found this man to be a remarkable knifemaker as well as a really nice guy to do business with. If any of you need a really outstanding solid, heavy duty knife, this guy makes one hell of a contender.
 
Monofletch said:
I posted this in another thread...thought it would work here also....

Regular INSURANCE will work too. Over a certain ammount ($150 I think) requires a signature apon delivery, so less likely any delivery errors. The label is BLUE

Now, there is another service called SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION- This is the same as DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, but also requires a signature apon delivery-this label is PINKThis service is $2.55
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What's the point to getting only sig confirmation if it's going to cost you $2.55? They charge me about that amount for $200 insurance. And with $200 insurance, they require sig confirmation, no?


Also, what's the difference between first class and priority? Is it just the shipping speed?

Thanks
 
Cassull said:
What's the point to getting only sig confirmation if it's going to cost you $2.55? They charge me about that amount for $200 insurance. And with $200 insurance, they require sig confirmation, no?


Also, what's the difference between first class and priority? Is it just the shipping speed?
Thanks
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Priority is faster and gets handled first. 1st class is less than 1 pound- then Priority/Parcel Post kicks in.

As far as INSURANCE vs. SIG CONFIRMATION. I don't think so. I think it's $3 or $4 dollars before you get a signature. If it is the black and white insurance label- it does not require a signature.

To file a claim as a shipper you need 4 things...
1)proof of the mailing (USPS reciept)
2)proof of INSURANCE (blue or black insurance reciept)
3)proof of value (reciept when purchased-creditcard-invoice or estimate for repair/replace)
4)Proof of Damage or Loss of Contents-Also the damaged item will have to be taken to the P.O. Keep all packing materials too.
5)PS Form 1000, Domestic or International Claim form-- There is a section on this form to be filled out and signed by the reciever (for non-delivery).
You can start this online @ USPS.com
 
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