The post office asked me what I was shipping is that normal? - Page 2

jcardstore · 11-12-2025, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyHatesJazz

I give a smart ass answer. For example if it’s a really small package I tell them I’m shipping a basketball.

This is stupid and pointless.

oldgoldy97 · 11-12-2025, 10:08 AM

They may be trained to ask that of people of questionable character.

oldgoldy97 · 11-12-2025, 10:09 AM

If that is the case, that employee passed with flying colors.

sthoemke · 11-13-2025, 10:07 PM

The postal workers usually speak a long list of prohibited/restricted items.

It just might be easier to ask what is being mailed.

Siberian13 · 11-14-2025, 04:01 PM

Guys no joking around at the post office. It’s serious business.

TimBuckTwo · 11-19-2025, 05:58 PM

I have had employees ask me before but this was years ago.

One I told it is none of their business the other I uncomfortably told him cards.

I don't want anyone knowing what I am shipping the last time I was asked and it was by a teller who said he did cards I flat out lied and chuckled a little and said like "Oh hell no don't mess with those".

It is none of their business unless it is a restricted item and I will tell them nope none of that.

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11-19-2025, 05:58 PM	#31
TimBuckTwo Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 10,175	I have had employees ask me before but this was years ago. One I told it is none of their business the other I uncomfortably told him cards. I don't want anyone knowing what I am shipping the last time I was asked and it was by a teller who said he did cards I flat out lied and chuckled a little and said like "Oh hell no don't mess with those". It is none of their business unless it is a restricted item and I will tell them nope none of that.