I may have to sue Fanatics or Fedex-UPDATED 5/8/25 AT END OF THREAD

[BigfootIsReal]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Have you ever even made a post that contributed to anything?

I do feel sorry for the OP and if he caught the driver before they left great because that is a completely different thing. Yes I honestly think tracking down the driver is crazy and can not end well. Even worse was sending a package to yourself so you can confront the driver. I don't know the answer but know that is not it.

I did this exact thing. Sent a package to myself (NDA), I asked driver and he showed me where he delivered it, right next door, I went in and the lady had it setting on her desk. Thank you very much

[Peter_Spaeth]

I would think since Russ reported the issue to FedEx, they would have contacted the driver already to see if the box was misdelivered, and checked on any GPS readings?

[Exhibitman]

Why any AH would ship a small item of that value by any means other than registered "lose my job and maybe go to jail if I mess with the package" mail is beyond me. I get that it takes longer and is a PITA to do, so maybe offer it as an option at a higher cost?

Confronting the driver: I actually did this once with a USPS registered package (T206 Young portrait). The delivery missed me so i went to the office where they hold registered mail and where it was supposed to be stored the next morning, which is what the delivery attempt slip told me to do. It wasn't there, and the manager of the PO was pissed as hell. I knew the driver on the route was not the usual guy, so I went truck chasing. I found him and asked him nicely (not being ironic here) to check for the package. It was there. He'd put it back on the truck like any other package and hadn't followed protocol for registered mail and logged it back in for the night as he was supposed to. He was a probie and he got fired for it, so you know they are dead serious about registered mail. I got my card.

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Why any AH would ship a small item of that value by any means other than registered "lose my job and maybe go to jail if I mess with the package" mail is beyond me.

He was a probie and he got fired for it, so you know they are dead serious about registered mail.

I've gotten three lessons from this thread:

1) Send anything good by registered mail. After all, we collectors don't need fast. We need guaranteed.

2) If I spend anything close to $40,000 on a collectible, I'll pick it up myself.

3) I'll avoid buying Michael Jordan's rookie card if at all possible.

[russkcpa]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I would think since Russ reported the issue to FedEx, they would have contacted the driver already to see if the box was misdelivered, and checked on any GPS readings?

Hi Peter,
Yes....I contacted Fedex immediately after I checked with the other tenants in the building. Fedex tells me NOTHING. The day of the delivery (January 13th) when I contacted Fedex to send the driver back to my office, they said they could not. They told me to go on line and click on "report missing package"

When I spoke to a "manager/supervisor" named Kewanna on January 14th she said that Fedex sent the driver back to retrieve the package with no luck.The driver NEVER came to my office.

I then received an email on January 15th thanking me for reaching out about my case and telling me "after exhausting all search options, we haven't been able to locate this shipment. Please contact your shipper"

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by russkcpa

Hi Peter,
Yes....I contacted Fedex immediately after I checked with the other tenants in the building. Fedex tells me NOTHING. The day of the delivery (January 13th) when I contacted Fedex to send the driver back to my office, they said they could not. They told me to go on line and click on "report missing package"

When I spoke to a "manager/supervisor" named Kewanna on January 14th she said that Fedex sent the driver back to retrieve the package with no luck.The driver NEVER came to my office.

I then received an email on January 15th thanking me for reaching out about my case and telling me "after exhausting all search options, we haven't been able to locate this shipment. Please contact your shipper"

If they admit they haven't been able to locate the shipment, that's much better for you than claiming it was delivered. So they've given you what you need vis a vis Fanatics' terms and conditions, and any claim against FedEx should it be necessary.

[Balticfox]

FedEx is clearly stonewalling. You need to escalate to a legal investigation immediately because FedEx won't willingly assist you any further. Someone fraudulently signed for the package on your behalf. There's legal culpability right there over and above criminal negligence on FedEx's part.

[russkcpa]

I have sometimes had Fedex packages that require signature confirmation diverted to Walgreens nearby. They know me by my face, yet EVERY TIME I pick up a package I must show my drivers license.

This is such a joke. I am still waiting for my Fanatics rep Chris Peerboom to get this resolved in a civil manor.

PSA is closed today but I will get this SN decertification started first thing tomorrow.

Thanks again for all of the advice and Fedex experiences...what an eye opener.
Russ