Stolen Bow!

[Longbow1953]

I recently sold a bow to a fellow Trad Gang member in California.  I live in Michigan.  I sent the bow by USPS and luckily insured it because when he received it the cap of the PVC pipe I'd shipped it in was missing and the bow was gone.  The cap had been tightly taped with postal package tape so the idea of it just falling off doesn't make a lick of sense.  The bow is an older Big Horn Ramhunter takedown, 68" 55 lb.  If you see it listed for sale somewhere, it's 'hot'.  I reimbursed the buyer and am hoping the USPS will come through on the insurance.  So, sellers beware!  This is just a reminder to those of you out there who sell bows, make sure you insure them.  I wouldn't want anything like this to happen to anyone else.

[Michigan Mark]

The USPS should honor the insurance. You could always contact the Postal inspectors about the suspected theft. Was the parcel sent priority delivery confirmation? If so it would have to been scanned at the offices it passed through making for investigation easier. In Livonia your Postmaster is Jim Cappelli ask for him he should help as he is a bow hunter although not Trad. Good Luck neighbor.

[Ragnarok Forge]

The USPS and the US Marshalls take mail theft very seriously.  I would definately contact the post master for your area and have them puruse it.  This is not the only thing being stolen if it happend in the Post Office.

[daveycrockett]

Had something similar happen, GOOD LUCK COLLECTING! Seems that all the USPS cares about is if the package made it,empty or not. Least that is what they told me after repeated attempts to collect on a claim, it was scanned delivered!

[Bowwild]

Sorry this happened to you. I hope UPS treats you better than they did me.

in 2005 I had a $1,200 bow sent to me, it was a Christmas present for my grown son. I had moved since I had last ordered a bow from the company and was very clear that the bow should be sent to  my new address -- I even had e-mail to prove it.

The bow took too long to arrive. I contacted the company and sure enough they had shipped well before Christmas but upon checking, whoops, they sent it to my old address!   I contacted the person who lives in the old house.  Nope, he never saw it (he is ex-con by the way). I called UPS.  They said the bow was definitely delivered to the house, the driver even remembered the very large box.  I asked about recourse, they (UPS) said none.

The company is a very stand-up outfit. since they shipped to the wrong address, they sent me a replacement bow for my son.

UPS gets none of my personal business since.

[BOHO]

Im not sure why your upset with UPS. They delivered the bow to the address on the box in good shape. Thats all they are responsible for. It wasnt their fault that the bow company put the wrong address on the box.

[trad_in_cali]

May I remind everyone that the USPS will not honor an insurance claim UNLESS you have a receipt proving the value of the bow. It doesn't matter you paid for insurance when you shipped it. If you file a claim, you HAVE to prove what was inside the package was worth what you said it was, otherwise the insurance you bought at time of shipping is useless.
Been there.
Marco

[trad_in_cali]

This is what they require:
What is evidence of value?
If the item is worth $100 or less, you can provide a statement that includes the purchase date, location, and price, as well as whether the item was new or used.

For more expensive items, evidence of value can include…

    a sales receipt.
    an invoice or bill of sale.
    a copy of the cancelled check or money order.
    a credit card billing statement.
    a final and complete transaction sheet indicating the amount deducted from an Internet account.
    or other documentation indicating the amount paid.


For damaged items, you’ll also need to provide an estimate of the repair costs from a reputable dealer.

[trubltrubl]

I bought a bow from a seller in U.S.  the bow arrived destroyed...looked like a forklift drove over the bow as tire markes were on the package...U.S. postal did come through for the seller who reimbursed me...took a long time but it was done...sounds to me if you follow their protocol and they are at fault...which they are in this case as it was stolen before delivery...you will get your money back ..just be patient...

[Longbow1953]

Thanks, everyone, for your input.  I did file a claim with the USPS and the clerk was very helpful.  I have no receipt to prove its value because I'd had the bow for quite a while.  If they honor the claim, fine.  If not, just another one of Life's lessons learned.  But I'm keeping positive.

[T Folts]

Hey Don, sorry about the situation hope everything works out.

Terry

[Ted Fry]

Sorry to hear about the stolen bow Don , email me the specs and I will keep my eyes open on my end.

[Friend]

Sad!!!!!

[Old Vet]

Had a similar situation occur on a bow being shipped to San Antonio. The shipment was scanned as arriving in San Antonio, delivery was attempted and then the bow was returned to the Post Office to be held for pickup. That's the last scan and the last time anyone has seen the package. How a 66"x6"x3" package can just vanish and no one seems to have a clue what happened is beyond me. We are now in the process of filing a claim under Postal Insurance. Good luck to both of us, we may need it.

[Tom1954]

Query to those who have suffered this in the past ... Since he sold the bow, would the PayPal receipt or cancelled check be enough to prove the value of the bow?

[Old Vet]

I don't know Tom, but it is an avenue worth pursuing. Any suggestions are good ones at this point.