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EsPo
08-07-2003, 10:01 AM
does the post office mind if you use duct tape on packages?

I've heard taht they do... but i need an answer asap.. as i will be buying more tape before i visit the post office if so.
CMDane
08-07-2003, 10:08 AM
Yes, duct tape is a no-no in the eyes of the USPS. You'll need to get some packing tape before you send out. I've run into that a couple of times.

Charles
EsPo
08-07-2003, 10:51 AM
thank you... and crap.
behemoth
08-07-2003, 11:01 AM
i just received a package that was coated in ducttape sent through USPS

The idiot freakin make a duct tape coffin, i had to use a box cutter to open it

YES IM POINGTING AT YOU Suicidal Snyper :rolleyes: :D

-Josh

P.S. Espo-- whats that in ur sig!?!?!?
EsPo
08-07-2003, 11:31 AM
that would be winamp.
Army
08-07-2003, 12:24 PM
I have never encountered any problems with the USPS and Duct tape. The only problem I can see, is when people write the address on the tape....it rubs off really easy.

Use a big mailing sticker, and keep any address or numbers off the tape and you shouldn't have any problems.
EsPo
08-07-2003, 01:33 PM
Thanks army :)

About to leave.. hope this works.
cris8762
08-07-2003, 02:11 PM
just use clear packing tape, duct tape is heavier and adds weight to the package adding up to more $$ for shipping =(

clear packing tape is the best! it 0wNz0rZ duct tape
-=Squid=-
08-07-2003, 02:13 PM
Originally posted by cris8762
just use clear packing tape, duct tape is heavier and adds weight to the package adding up to more $$ for shipping =(

clear packing tape is the best! it 0wNz0rZ duct tape

Yes, a few cents matter to poor people like cris. :D
EsPo
08-07-2003, 02:41 PM
Originally posted by cris8762
] 0wNz0rZ duct tape
NO other tape or bonding material owns duct tape.... ever...... ever.
f3rr3+
08-07-2003, 04:43 PM
Duct tape "ownzors" your "momzors" you "nubzors"
"@|| 0+|-|3|2 +@p3$ @|23 +3|-| $uC|<"
RoadDawg
08-07-2003, 08:11 PM
Well the lady at the post office did give say that they don't like duct tape but it's better then masking tape. She said that duct tape is easier to pull off and replace then the clear packaging tapes. I still use duct tape though. Just cause I know it can hold a car together so why couldn't it hold a box together.