Fred,
What was the exact wording of the Status of the package?
The quite popular priority shipping label wizard on the USPS website will generate a tracking number(DC#) and that number will be valid even if you dont take the package to the post office.
-Tim
On August 28th I posted a message inquiring about dealings with James > Leverton.
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> Others replied with negative comments. Later I also stated I did not receive
> an item from a ROL auction in July.
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> I still have not received that item, but after inquiring at my Post Office
> with the tracking number James provided, I was able to confirm the package
> was in fact addressed to my home town, but still not delivered even though
> it was sent on July 28th.
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> It appears the culprit in this case is the USPS.
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> Before I checked with the PO, I had sent James a scathing, harshly worded
> Email. I should have checked the facts first, my Email was inappropriate and
> for that I wish to publicly apologize.
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> However, the jury is still out as there remains an issue with insurance. >
> ...Fred
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