Posted by Susan Bartholomew on 03/23/07 22:50

Morgan wrote:
> "skip" <skip[@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns98FC3AF582D1Dsky@207.115.33.102...
>
>>I would like to rent high definition DVD;s either format, however the only
>>place I can find them is Netflix. I can not rent thru the mail as the
>>local
>>post office will open or steal them . I dont see any at Blockbuster. Help
>
>
> Whaaat?!? If your Post Office is stealing/opening the mail, report them!
> Look on the USPS webiste for a complaint # or call Netflix and tell them of
> the situation. Opening someone else's mail is prohibited under federal law.
> They could go to jail and/or pay some pretty hefty fines. Plus, doesn't
> Netflix cover some loss of product; damage? Or do they charge you the cost
> of the DVD if it goes missing or get stolen?
>
> Morgan
>

Unfortunately, this is a concern. My local news did a report a few years
back using hidden cameras that showed mail sorters opening and stealing
gift cards from Christmas mail. They prosecuted the thieves, but it
makes you wonder how many don't get caught...

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