How to mask mailing address when sending or receiving packages

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16 points·thesecretceo··8 comments

> This will then allow for shipment of your package(s) through our network, directly to you

There are surely some crucial details missing here. What is this network?

I can imagine they’re using UPS Delivery Intercept, or another similar capability for redirecting in-transit packages within the carrier network.

Perhaps they automatically apply the intercept after the initial dropoff by the sender.

https://www.ups.com/us/en/help-center/tracking-support/deliv...

I doubt it, I’ve used intercept before it was expensive. Almost 20 bucks

If they're doing intercepts on every package they're (hopefully for their sake!) using a negotiated rate. It would be a very non-standard use of intercept regardless. Even at $20, still cheaper than receiving and reshipping (labor + postage).

Ahhh makes sense…. Seems like an interesting project

Can anyone suggest a legal use case for such a service?

' legal use case '

It is freedom to do what you want, while not harming anyone. It does not need to be legalized.

It is typically done for privacy reasons.

Are you thinking that, there isn't a reason for people to do this unless it is for illegal purposes? I can think of plenty of good use cases like buying something from ebay from some skecthy seller ...lol

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