FedEx Return to Sender

Discussion in 'Trade Talk' started by joey_c, Jun 21, 2014.

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  1. joey_c

    joey_c Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2012 California
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    Hi guys, I recently shipped out a 12-pack shipper to someone and it didn't make it outside my city before it was retained at FedEx for containing Alcohol. I had to go pick it up at the distribution center across town. Does anyone have any experience with what causes items to be flagged and how I can avoid it in the future? I'm also curious if my name/ address is flagged now in their system or if I am safe to reship it out in new packaging later this week.

    Thanks for the input!
     
  2. JohnnyHopps

    JohnnyHopps Grand Pooh-Bah (3,380) Jun 15, 2010 Indiana
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    I'm curious how you packed the bottles. Fedex generally does not just open bottles for personal amusement. They had to have a reason.
     
  3. RKing44

    RKing44 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2012 Massachusetts

    Was it damaged in transit? That happened to me a few months ago and they tossed the box. I then got a letter from FedEx's legal department saying I need to check off "Adult Signature Required" in order to ship alcohol, which I thought was interesting. Basically, they will send you that letter as a "this is covering our ass, but please ship whatever you want via FedEx" as I shipped 3 boxes the very next day from receiving the letter without any issues.
     
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