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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsShould mail that was delivered to the wrong address 14 years ago be returned to sender?
During a move a friend found mail from 14 years ago that was delivered to his address by mistake. He had collected about 60 pieces and put them in a bag but forgot about them and now doesn't know if he should toss it all or return to senders.
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Should mail that was delivered to the wrong address 14 years ago be returned to sender? (Original Post)
snagglepuss
Mar 2012
OP
Just drop them in an outdoor box about sixty miles away from any of the addresses.
HopeHoops
Mar 2012
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geardaddy
(24,931 posts)1. He didn't open them to see if they had money in 'em?
They should be sent to the P. Off.
snagglepuss
(12,704 posts)3. I'm concerned whether he'll be in trouble for not doing so sooner.
barbtries
(28,799 posts)2. he can drop them in the mail
and let the post office sort it out. i imagine that only a few of the return addresses will be correct after all this time.
HopeHoops
(47,675 posts)4. Just drop them in an outdoor box about sixty miles away from any of the addresses.
That should REALLY fuck with some heads!