Hey all,
I’ve had a very nice Uncovsky custom folder allegedly stolen after being sold to another member here
Brummie
The purpose of this thread is to get as much info as I can out there, in the hopes that you fine folks will keep a lookout for this one of a kind knife, and to try and prevent this same scenario from happening again to anyone else selling on these forums.
The facts are as follows:
The buyer (Brummie) purchased the knife this last Sunday (March 1st), using PP F&F.
I packed the knife Monday AM (March 2nd) first putting it in it’s original small metal box (laser engraved to match the knife). The box was then inserted into a bubble mailer, and then wrapped in more bubble wrap, which was then taped up nice & secure. I then put all of that into a medium USPS flat rate box, and put more packing material (smaller boxes & envelopes) at the bottom and top of the box, to ensure the knife was situated in the middle of the box, well protected from any possible damage. The package was then taken by me directly to our main USPS regional origin facility that very afternoon, where I used a self serve kiosk to insure & print postage for the package, and then handed it to an employee who immediately scanned it in and put it with the rest of the outbound priority packages. It is worth noting that I sent out another package at the same time that made it to it’s destination with no issue at all. The stolen Uncovsky’s box made it to the buyer in under 48 hours from the time I sent it out, with his wife receiving it while he was at work. I was contacted by the buyer that evening (Wednesday, the 4th), who said that he received a box that was sealed, and had all the packing materials inside, but no knife at all. Buyer stated it must have been stolen by a postal employee, asserting that the tape on the bottom of the box had been cut, then carefully sealed back up. According to the buyer, while all the packing materials were in the box, the bubble envelope that was supposed to contain the knife was also cut open, empty, and placed back in the middle of the box. What is being asserted here is that a postal employee took the time to meticulously gain entry into a box, remove the valuable item inside from all of the packaging, replace everything just as it was, minus the knife in the metal box, and re-seal the bottom of the box with some more tape. The buyer stated that although he has had a few boxes stolen from his doorstep before, this is the first time he’s had this happen. I’ve never experienced anything like that myself, ever. The buyer’s funds have already been refunded, so he is made whole again, and has been in communication, providing any info he can, but I’m told that I may have a little difficulty getting my claim paid in a timely fashion, because the PO has the package recorded as successfully delivered. I should be clear that the buyer is a long time member, in good standing, with a perfect feedback score, who I’ve bought from in the past a couple times (and always had positive experiences).
I won’t add my opinion to this thread, as I’m obviously biased, but encourage the buyer, or anyone in the know, to correct any bad info I’ve put out here, add any helpful pics or relevant facts I’ve missed, and even his own take/opinion, if he’d like.
While a speedy/smooth resolution to this issue seems unlikely for me, I’m hoping that you members of this awesome community might read this, and somehow take away a piece of info that could save someone from going through this same thing in the future. Oh, and while you’re reading this, please take a look at the pics below of this amazing knife. It is now considered stolen property, and no duplicates exist, so BOLO please, and in the unlikely event anyone sees it at any point in the future, I’d be most grateful for a heads up.
Thanks for your time BF.
Below, are pics, provided by the buyer, of the bottom of the box as he received it, and the packing materials therein.
I’ve had a very nice Uncovsky custom folder allegedly stolen after being sold to another member here
Brummie
The purpose of this thread is to get as much info as I can out there, in the hopes that you fine folks will keep a lookout for this one of a kind knife, and to try and prevent this same scenario from happening again to anyone else selling on these forums. The facts are as follows:
The buyer (Brummie) purchased the knife this last Sunday (March 1st), using PP F&F.
I packed the knife Monday AM (March 2nd) first putting it in it’s original small metal box (laser engraved to match the knife). The box was then inserted into a bubble mailer, and then wrapped in more bubble wrap, which was then taped up nice & secure. I then put all of that into a medium USPS flat rate box, and put more packing material (smaller boxes & envelopes) at the bottom and top of the box, to ensure the knife was situated in the middle of the box, well protected from any possible damage. The package was then taken by me directly to our main USPS regional origin facility that very afternoon, where I used a self serve kiosk to insure & print postage for the package, and then handed it to an employee who immediately scanned it in and put it with the rest of the outbound priority packages. It is worth noting that I sent out another package at the same time that made it to it’s destination with no issue at all. The stolen Uncovsky’s box made it to the buyer in under 48 hours from the time I sent it out, with his wife receiving it while he was at work. I was contacted by the buyer that evening (Wednesday, the 4th), who said that he received a box that was sealed, and had all the packing materials inside, but no knife at all. Buyer stated it must have been stolen by a postal employee, asserting that the tape on the bottom of the box had been cut, then carefully sealed back up. According to the buyer, while all the packing materials were in the box, the bubble envelope that was supposed to contain the knife was also cut open, empty, and placed back in the middle of the box. What is being asserted here is that a postal employee took the time to meticulously gain entry into a box, remove the valuable item inside from all of the packaging, replace everything just as it was, minus the knife in the metal box, and re-seal the bottom of the box with some more tape. The buyer stated that although he has had a few boxes stolen from his doorstep before, this is the first time he’s had this happen. I’ve never experienced anything like that myself, ever. The buyer’s funds have already been refunded, so he is made whole again, and has been in communication, providing any info he can, but I’m told that I may have a little difficulty getting my claim paid in a timely fashion, because the PO has the package recorded as successfully delivered. I should be clear that the buyer is a long time member, in good standing, with a perfect feedback score, who I’ve bought from in the past a couple times (and always had positive experiences).
I won’t add my opinion to this thread, as I’m obviously biased, but encourage the buyer, or anyone in the know, to correct any bad info I’ve put out here, add any helpful pics or relevant facts I’ve missed, and even his own take/opinion, if he’d like.
While a speedy/smooth resolution to this issue seems unlikely for me, I’m hoping that you members of this awesome community might read this, and somehow take away a piece of info that could save someone from going through this same thing in the future. Oh, and while you’re reading this, please take a look at the pics below of this amazing knife. It is now considered stolen property, and no duplicates exist, so BOLO please, and in the unlikely event anyone sees it at any point in the future, I’d be most grateful for a heads up.
Thanks for your time BF.
Below, are pics, provided by the buyer, of the bottom of the box as he received it, and the packing materials therein.
Seems like someone was prepared to rummage through a lot of packaging to get to this one-off knife. Maybe someone who has figured out that nice knives come in and outta your way?
I’m truly grateful to count you among my friends. It’s great folks like you that make BFs such an awesome ‘place’. Thanks for the help!
