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Hey all, a week ago I decided to trade my ZT 0550 for Knifehunt's (His name is Mike) Spyderco Southard. Since I only have 3 positive feedbacks, I shipped mine first. I was completely fine with this, he has more than 5 times the number I have.
Any ways, I shipped the 0550 out in a USPS Priority Small flate rate box, tracking number and all. The package arrived to Mike opened, the knife STOLEN, and replaced with a Husky $5 home depot knife. Straight up, even the ZT box was gone. Both of us were incredibly disappointed. I have contacted USPS, but we haven't worked anything out. I did not insure the package, as I usually don't for a priority box. That was my mistake. I will insure something that is sent in a padded envelope, but I've never had any trouble with a box. I understand insuring something against rough handling, that is to be somewhat expected, but I should NOT have to insure against some USPS employee stealing my damn knife! What is this? I'm incredibly disappointed.
I doubt USPS will do anything about it though. But I've learned my lesson.
Even though it was totally not his fault, and Mike had every right to simply keep his Southard and forget about the whole thing, he just sent me $75 dollars in paypal! Half of what the original 0550 was worth.
Guys, let it be known that Mike, AKA Knifehunt, is a gentleman and more than a pleasure to deal with. He went out of his way to rectify a situation that was not even his fault. Never have any qualms about dealing with him in the future, and he has my greatest respect.
Thank you Mike! Despite many knife trade horror stories, there are still people out there that are more than trustworthy!
Thank you,
-AJ
Any ways, I shipped the 0550 out in a USPS Priority Small flate rate box, tracking number and all. The package arrived to Mike opened, the knife STOLEN, and replaced with a Husky $5 home depot knife. Straight up, even the ZT box was gone. Both of us were incredibly disappointed. I have contacted USPS, but we haven't worked anything out. I did not insure the package, as I usually don't for a priority box. That was my mistake. I will insure something that is sent in a padded envelope, but I've never had any trouble with a box. I understand insuring something against rough handling, that is to be somewhat expected, but I should NOT have to insure against some USPS employee stealing my damn knife! What is this? I'm incredibly disappointed.
I doubt USPS will do anything about it though. But I've learned my lesson.
Even though it was totally not his fault, and Mike had every right to simply keep his Southard and forget about the whole thing, he just sent me $75 dollars in paypal! Half of what the original 0550 was worth.
Guys, let it be known that Mike, AKA Knifehunt, is a gentleman and more than a pleasure to deal with. He went out of his way to rectify a situation that was not even his fault. Never have any qualms about dealing with him in the future, and he has my greatest respect.
Thank you Mike! Despite many knife trade horror stories, there are still people out there that are more than trustworthy!
Thank you,
-AJ
