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Show i it ,n OK TO ACCEPT THAT BUSTED BUNDLE SAYS VAT "Don't be afraid to accept damaged parcel post," says Postmaster Frank Richards. Reluctance to accept Insured or c.o.d parcels which arrive in bad condition is based upon a misunderstanding that the right to file claim for in-Uemnlty will thereby bo Jcop-ardized. The reverse of this is actually the case. Acceptance of a damaged parcel speeds adjustment of the claim and avoids unnecessary postage-due charges which must be pahl by the sender if the parcel is refused and returned. The following action is recommended when a damaged insured or co.d. parcel is offered for delivery ; 1. Accept parcel and sign delivery receipt. 2. Open parcel and determine extent of damage. (It does not havo to bo opened in presence of a postal employee.) 3. Present damaged items together with wrapper or carton showing Insured or cod. number at the post office. Inasmuch as sender and addressee must both sign the claim, addressee's portion may be completed at the address post office immediately upon receipt of parcel. However, if addressee prefers that the sender institute the claim, tht parcel should be accepted and sender notified of damage. In this event, damaged article should be retained by addressee until he is notified to bring it to the post office. The preferred method is for the addressee to file the claim. Although Indemnity is not paid on damage to ordinary parcels, they too should be accepted by the addresse and the sender should be notified. This enables sender to make replacement or adjustment through commercial insurance or otherwise. |