Reply #3: I got a "suspicious" package once. Cracked me up. [View All]

[uppityperson]

Took a package to USPS to mail, got scolded because I had cut down another box for reuse and you could still see some "aersol" words under the tape. UPSP clerk told me I couldn't reuse boxes like this, had to be more careful. OK OK OK, eye roll (box was cut way down, folded over, retaped, etc).

I gave the slip them to pick up a package. Clerk returned holding a box and put it carefully on the counter while we, and the people in line, just looked at it. I started laughing and made a comment as to "if this doesn't get me on some list, I don't know what will." It was a scarf I'd ordered off eBay, sent from Egypt. The many-times-used box had old non-sticking tape on both ends (meaning whatever could shift and fall out), a string around it with a lead pressed seal holding string together. Stamps on 3 sides, return address in Arabic. I gingerly reached into box, pushing aside non-sticky taped flaps, removed contents and showed the clerk my scarf, went on my way, laughing at it all. I kept the box for a memento.