[randylahey586]

Any of you guys tried using disappearing printer ink for your return labels? https://blueplanetink.com/ now sells cartridges for a wide range of Canon printers. Last time I checked they only sold ink for more expensive Epson printers but now you can get yourself a magic shipping label printer for under$100
You fill the box with the correct weight for your item and the label disappears half way through delivery.
What are possible fail points of this method?

[mothered]

What are possible fail points of this method?

The package will need to be marked as delivered by the tracking ID. As such, It will be scanned at the collection point, as well as the carrier's depot and when It's dropped off to Its destination.

The consignor & consignee details are recorded and the delivery will be based on that.

[Oni]

The consignor & consignee details are recorded and the delivery will be based on that.

I'd imagine this might confuse the recipient, but also make it apparent what occurred if the courier is contacted.

[mothered]

The consignor & consignee details are recorded and the delivery will be based on that.

I'd imagine this might confuse the recipient, but also make it apparent what occurred if the courier is contacted.

Nowadays, carriers operate on a scanning system and base their deliveries on the Information they have on their hand-held device during transit.

Without naming specifics, In my line of work, we never check the label- only what's listed on our systems.

[randylahey586]

The consignor & consignee details are recorded and the delivery will be based on that.

I'd imagine this might confuse the recipient, but also make it apparent what occurred if the courier is contacted.

Nowadays, carriers operate on a scanning system and base their deliveries on the Information they have on their hand-held device during transit.

Without naming specifics, In my line of work, we never check the label- only what's listed on our systems.

The idea here is that the package goes missing in transit. Kinda like a reverse DNA. It will get scanned at the post office and maybe at the sorting facility before it becomes just a blank box. If the company reaches out to you about the missing package you can prove that you did your part returning the item and the tracking info will show that it did not get delivered.

[mothered]

The idea here is that the package goes missing in transit. Kinda like a reverse DNA. It will get scanned at the post office and maybe at the sorting facility before it becomes just a blank box.

I understand your point, but If It happens at their depot whilst already allocated to Its delivery point, It'll be Identified against the details on the carrier's manifest- weight, dimensions, consignor & consignee. A label will be generated thereafter.

Moreover, a lot of major carriers place packages/boxes on their conveyor belt and take photos of all four sides prior to allocating them to their designated area. In the event of unidentifiable packages, the photos serve as a point of reference. I'm not suggesting your method won't work, but rather stating how goods are usually handled and processed.

[randylahey586]

The idea here is that the package goes missing in transit. Kinda like a reverse DNA. It will get scanned at the post office and maybe at the sorting facility before it becomes just a blank box.

I understand your point, but If It happens at their depot whilst already allocated to Its delivery point, It'll be Identified against the details on the carrier's manifest- weight, dimensions, consignor & consignee. A label will be generated thereafter. 

Moreover, a lot of major carriers place packages/boxes on their conveyor belt and take photos of all four sides prior to allocating them to their designated area. In the event of unidentifiable packages, the photos serve as a point of reference. I'm not suggesting your method won't work, but rather stating how goods are usually handled and processed.

Aaah, I get it. I wonder how much Canada post would really look into a missing package like that if the label was to disappear at the post office before its been allocated to to its delivery point. I never really expected carriers to be this detailed.

[mothered]

I wonder how much Canada post would really look into a missing package like that if the label was to disappear at the post office before its been allocated to to its delivery point.

I'd assume the post office would refer to their records of when the package was Initially scanned, and try to Identify It thereafter.

[Oni]

The idea here is that the package goes missing in transit. Kinda like a reverse DNA. It will get scanned at the post office and maybe at the sorting facility before it becomes just a blank box.

I understand your point, but If It happens at their depot whilst already allocated to Its delivery point, It'll be Identified against the details on the carrier's manifest- weight, dimensions, consignor & consignee. A label will be generated thereafter.

Moreover, a lot of major carriers place packages/boxes on their conveyor belt and take photos of all four sides prior to allocating them to their designated area. In the event of unidentifiable packages, the photos serve as a point of reference. I'm not suggesting your method won't work, but rather stating how goods are usually handled and processed.

Wow. I'd almost assume you work for DHL or EMS.

[cqynpo]

Your method is flawed as the ink takes 3 weeks to disapear which is what it says on the website and the ink is purple which CANNOT be scanned by post offices as there scanners are only black and white and will most likely tell you to print it in black.- Not trying to gravedig just want to clarify this does not work.