Mailing without doxing

[BTCcollector19]

Hi everyone,

I just bought a collectible here.  To preserve my privacy, I'd prefer not to give my real name and have the package delivered to a UPS Store or Post Office under a pseudonym.  Has anyone done that before?  My local UPS Store says they want a real name on the package so I can show ID for it, but maybe there's a way around that?

Thanks 

[The Sceptical Chymist]

I've mailed something to a very well-known, very well-respected member here who did not offer to give me his name.  On the shipping box, I just wrote his bitcointalk username along with the rest of the information--and he received the package just fine.  Are you averse to providing your address to someone here?  Can you have it delivered to a friend?  

I'm assuming you're in the US, of course.  If you're not, I don't know how any other country's postal service works.  And I understand wanting to be anonymous, but sometimes it's not completely possible and you have to make compromises.

Edit:

I use a P.O. BOX and i have added a name similar to my forum name. So in other words I can use my real name AND a forum name for the same box. And i do not need to show ID.

Really?  I had a P.O. box once when I lived in a rooming house where the mail for the residents was delivered all together, usually in a big pile, and I didn't trust that my mail wouldn't get stolen.  That was about 16 years ago, but I think I recall having to show some ID at the post office.  I could be mistaken, though.  In any case, P.O. boxes are a great idea if you value the security of your mail.  I wasn't aware of the anonymity factor.  That's damn cool, too.

[krogothmanhattan]

I use a P.O. BOX and i have added a name similar to my forum name. So in other words I can use my real name AND a forum name for the same box. And i do not need to show ID. A P.O. Box is a great way for preserving your privacy and also keep your nosy neighbor's from knowing your business

[anonymousminer]

It’s a double edged sword..... one side you use a different name, but must give a valid address.  On the other side, you get a PO Box and have to give your real name.  Find a friend or have it sent to minerjones to reship to you.  He’s about as trusted as they come.  Good luck.

[anonymousminer]

I use a P.O. BOX and i have added a name similar to my forum name. So in other words I can use my real name AND a forum name for the same box. And i do not need to show ID. A P.O. Box is a great way for preserving your privacy and also keep your nosy neighbor's from knowing your business

I didn’t know about the second name on the PO Box.  That’s awesome.  Great idea, thank you.

[krogothmanhattan]

I use a P.O. BOX and i have added a name similar to my forum name. So in other words I can use my real name AND a forum name for the same box. And i do not need to show ID. A P.O. Box is a great way for preserving your privacy and also keep your nosy neighbor's from knowing your business

I didn’t know about the second name on the PO Box.  That’s awesome.  Great idea, thank you.

Yes...you fill out a form and sign for any name you want it to be. It works like a charm. Was not aware of it until a couple months ago.

[krogothmanhattan]

Only drawback is that certain service providers do not deliver to PO Boxes.
I know FedEx do not

Very true and neither does DHL.

I once had a person send me a package via DHL  to my P.O. box ( even though I told them to send via snail mail) and once I realized that I called DHL and had them ship it to my home address.

I am not sure if that can be done with FedEx though.

[owlcatz]

Only drawback is that certain service providers do not deliver to PO Boxes.
I know FedEx do not

Very true and neither does DHL.

I once had a person send me a package via DHL  to my P.O. box ( even though I told them to send via snail mail) and once I realized that I called DHL and had them ship it to my home address.

I am not sure if that can be done with FedEx though.

My post office box lets me have ups and fedex deliveries, even signed stuff - They just let you use the post office address (physical), then I just put the box number after my name so it looks like:

name #722
Post office address
Town, State, Zip

I have used it for UPS signed delivery and I didn't have to sign for it either, USPS has a form you can sign to cover signatures for both UPS and FedEx.

I think different post offices have different services. I can see all my current service in "Managing my PO box" on the usps online site.

Cheers

[krogothmanhattan]

Only drawback is that certain service providers do not deliver to PO Boxes.
I know FedEx do not

Very true and neither does DHL.

I once had a person send me a package via DHL  to my P.O. box ( even though I told them to send via snail mail) and once I realized that I called DHL and had them ship it to my home address.

I am not sure if that can be done with FedEx though.

My post office box lets me have ups and fedex deliveries, even signed stuff - They just let you use the post office address (physical), then I just put the box number after my name so it looks like:

name #722
Post office address
Town, State, Zip

I have used it for UPS signed delivery and I didn't have to sign for it either, USPS has a form you can sign to cover signatures for both UPS and FedEx.

I think different post offices have different services. I can see all my current service in "Managing my PO box" on the usps online site.

Cheers

What do you know! I LEARN SOMETHING EVERYDAY!  I will look into that right now!  Thanks Owlz!!

[Lesbian Cow]

Only drawback is that certain service providers do not deliver to PO Boxes.
I know FedEx do not

Very true and neither does DHL.

I once had a person send me a package via DHL  to my P.O. box ( even though I told them to send via snail mail) and once I realized that I called DHL and had them ship it to my home address.

I am not sure if that can be done with FedEx though.

My post office box lets me have ups and fedex deliveries, even signed stuff - They just let you use the post office address (physical), then I just put the box number after my name so it looks like:

name #722
Post office address
Town, State, Zip

I have used it for UPS signed delivery and I didn't have to sign for it either, USPS has a form you can sign to cover signatures for both UPS and FedEx.

I think different post offices have different services. I can see all my current service in "Managing my PO box" on the usps online site.

Cheers

I do this with UPS all the time.

My Name
Street Address of Post office
Unit: My PO Box Number
Town, State, Zip

Winner.

[dazedfool]

Only drawback is that certain service providers do not deliver to PO Boxes.
I know FedEx do not

Very true and neither does DHL.

I once had a person send me a package via DHL  to my P.O. box ( even though I told them to send via snail mail) and once I realized that I called DHL and had them ship it to my home address.

I am not sure if that can be done with FedEx though.

My post office box lets me have ups and fedex deliveries, even signed stuff - They just let you use the post office address (physical), then I just put the box number after my name so it looks like:

name #722
Post office address
Town, State, Zip

I have used it for UPS signed delivery and I didn't have to sign for it either, USPS has a form you can sign to cover signatures for both UPS and FedEx.

I think different post offices have different services. I can see all my current service in "Managing my PO box" on the usps online site.

Cheers

I do this with UPS all the time.

My Name
Street Address of Post office
Unit: My PO Box Number
Town, State, Zip

Winner.

Same, been working out great for years. Also applies for sellers on ebay that refuse to mail to a PO Box (but use USPS shipping anyway for some dopey reason).

[BTCcollector19]

Thanks for the great help everyone!!      I figured people here would have had some experience with this...  my wife thinks I'm super paranoid LOL.  I tell her that my level of paranoia is the bare minimum for crypto...

[OgNasty]

Thanks for the great help everyone!!      I figured people here would have had some experience with this...  my wife thinks I'm super paranoid LOL.  I tell her that my level of paranoia is the bare minimum for crypto...

You aren’t paranoid. There are members here that have used personal information to extort and harass users of these forums. You are very justified in your thinking.

[krogothmanhattan]

Thanks for the great help everyone!!      I figured people here would have had some experience with this...  my wife thinks I'm super paranoid LOL.  I tell her that my level of paranoia is the bare minimum for crypto...

You aren’t paranoid. There are members here that have used personal information to extort and harass users of these forums. You are very justified in your thinking.

Yep..agree. Better safe than sorry mate.

[hybridsole]

I think one good way around this (in addition to other suggestions) is to develop a relationship with your UPS store (or another mailbox service provider) and say, hey I'm so and so and I do business as "X and X Company".  Then you can get a physical street address that is not a PO box, does not require your name, and has 24 hour access (if you decide to go with a subscription to one of their box services).  Some of them will do this on demand for $5/package, or they will gladly rent you a box.  Unlike the PO, you can always call them and get quick service. They will re-route packages, etc. 

[fudster]

I have been planing to do that myself.  I'm thinking of sending the package to the security personnel in our village and let him claim the package but I doubt he'd also agree. Because he might find me a suspicious guy to deal with being not sent to me makes him think about I'm dealing something illegal.    To avoid such, the very best option I can do is just buy the product in cash  to a physical store.

[krogothmanhattan]

The one thing I also found annoying is when sending a FedEx package I have to present my drivers license...apparently this is a new thing they implemented since they had issues with people mailing illegal items or dangerous items.

   SO when I send to someone requesting FedEx I cannot place my PO box and username as the sender..they actually take my ID and type in what is on it as the sender. 

[OgNasty]

The one thing I also found annoying is when sending a FedEx package I have to present my drivers license...apparently this is a new thing they implemented since they had issues with people mailing illegal items or dangerous items.

   SO when I send to someone requesting FedEx I cannot place my PO box and username as the sender..they actually take my ID and type in what is on it as the sender. 

UPS wants too much personal info for my taste as well.  USPS is surprisingly good in this area.  The one government agency I actually enjoy interacting with.

[Lesbian Cow]

The one thing I also found annoying is when sending a FedEx package I have to present my drivers license...apparently this is a new thing they implemented since they had issues with people mailing illegal items or dangerous items.

   SO when I send to someone requesting FedEx I cannot place my PO box and username as the sender..they actually take my ID and type in what is on it as the sender.  

Wow, really?  Fuck that!

The one thing I also found annoying is when sending a FedEx package I have to present my drivers license...apparently this is a new thing they implemented since they had issues with people mailing illegal items or dangerous items.

   SO when I send to someone requesting FedEx I cannot place my PO box and username as the sender..they actually take my ID and type in what is on it as the sender. 

UPS wants too much personal info for my taste as well.  USPS is surprisingly good in this area.  The one government agency I actually enjoy interacting with.

Agreed, USPS is the best government service I interact with.  I have much love for my man Tom at the Post Office.

[SaltySpitoon]

I only use USPS since its my favorite branch of government, and they are the only ones who give a damn if your package goes missing. I have things delivered to people all of the time using names that aren't their's. I've sent packages to about 50 different Chiefs, various animals, and a few very smart babies. The only time that you need to show ID via USPS is if you elect to pick up the package from the post office rather than having it delivered. Maybe with registered mail as well, but first class/priority put whatever name you'd like.