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Re:Bike manufacturer sees huge reduction in delivery damage ... by kbutler on Saturday September 24, 2016 @10:37PM (#12573616)
The law does not declare misdelivered merchandise to be a "free gift" like unordered merchandise.

In fact, the code states: "Whoever, without authority, opens, or destroys any mail or package of newspapers not directed to him, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both." 18 USC 1703

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Re:Bike manufacturer sees huge reduction in delivery damage ... by devb on Saturday September 24, 2016 @11:15PM (#12573748)
Does this apply only to USPS deliveries, or are private shippers like UPS, FedEx, etc. included?
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Re:Bike manufacturer sees huge reduction in delivery damage ... by lightedman on Sunday September 25, 2016 @10:18AM (#12575413)
That would depend entirely upon the legal definition of mail.
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Re:Bike manufacturer sees huge reduction in delivery damage ... by colejohnson66 on Saturday September 24, 2016 @11:54PM (#12573866)
So you don't have to return it, but you can't open it?
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