HIT: Unsolicited Videos

[joan rosen <jrosen@MCIUNIX.MCIU.K12.PA.US>]

In repsonse to this message I sent Sept.5:

> I seem to remember a law that says the receiver is entitled to keep what
> is sent to him/her unsolicited (without paying).  Can anyone confirm or
> deny this officially?  Would be fitting, wouldn't it, and would put a
> swift end to all this!

I received many replies, some of which appeared on LM_NET and many of which
did not.  The general gist was that yes, it seems, according to at least one
Post Office, that this is the rule.  However, it would be wise to check it
out with your own Post Office, for one responder suggested the law varies
from state to state.  Another thoughtful reply suggested that it might be a
wiser use of time and energy to mail the package back, as challenging the
company by keeping the package without payment might lead to a long and
painful "argument."

Thank you all for your replies.  I have never had the problem myself, but
rather was simply thinking out loud about a law of which I remembered hearing.

It would be wonderful if reps of that company were reading these messages
and would realize we are not to be trifled with!
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