[mothered]

I believe they will be giving me a return label, but I'm not 100% on that.

This needs to be established prior to moving forward with the SE.

I called my local dry ice company and they said it'll probably take about 3 days for 50 pounds of dry ice to sublimate completely.

Under normal atmospheric conditions, It sounds about right.

I'm thinking FTID may be the way to go. Thoughts?

Which particular method do you have In mind?

[Filament]

I believe they will be giving me a return label, but I'm not 100% on that.

This needs to be established prior to moving forward with the SE.

I called my local dry ice company and they said it'll probably take about 3 days for 50 pounds of dry ice to sublimate completely.

Under normal atmospheric conditions, It sounds about right.

I'm thinking FTID may be the way to go. Thoughts?

Which particular method do you have In mind?

Right - I don't think I'll be able to plan out everything until I know for sure how I'm supposed to bring it back to them, but I'd like to plan out as much as I can.

I need feedback on this - it's my rough draft so far.

Sending to them:
Some random magazine in a clear poly bag.
Tape the label on the inside of the polybag, on the back cover.

On the label:
Leave the address untouched
Removing descriptions/ reference #'s/ From (I was thinking of changing the From to the headquarters of whatever magazine I was using...?)/ tracking # (leave the barcode)
Modifying shipping weight from 50+lb to 1lb

All contact will be through Paypal. I am planning on having video of the computer not turning on. Taking pictures of the computer inside the box with the RMA # and the correct label on the outside of the box. Send Paypal the tracking number a week after it arrives just to be safe.

[mothered]

I don't think I'll be able to plan out everything until I know for sure how I'm supposed to bring it back to them

You cannot execute your SE, If you haven't formulated your method effectively. Preparation Is first and foremost.

I need feedback on this - it's my rough draft so far.

Sending to them:
Some random magazine in a clear poly bag.
Tape the label on the inside of the polybag, on the back cover.

On the label:
Leave the address untouched
Removing descriptions/ reference #'s/ From (I was thinking of changing the From to the headquarters of whatever magazine I was using...?)/ tracking # (leave the barcode)
Modifying shipping weight from 50+lb to 1lb

All contact will be through Paypal. I am planning on having video of the computer not turning on. Taking pictures of the computer inside the box with the RMA # and the correct label on the outside of the box. Send Paypal the tracking number a week after it arrives just to be safe.

Spot-on.

I believe you've covered It well.

[Filament]

I don't think I'll be able to plan out everything until I know for sure how I'm supposed to bring it back to them

You cannot execute your SE, If you haven't formulated your method effectively. Preparation Is first and foremost.

I need feedback on this - it's my rough draft so far.

Sending to them:
Some random magazine in a clear poly bag.
Tape the label on the inside of the polybag, on the back cover.

On the label:
Leave the address untouched
Removing descriptions/ reference #'s/ From (I was thinking of changing the From to the headquarters of whatever magazine I was using...?)/ tracking # (leave the barcode)
Modifying shipping weight from 50+lb to 1lb

All contact will be through Paypal. I am planning on having video of the computer not turning on. Taking pictures of the computer inside the box with the RMA # and the correct label on the outside of the box. Send Paypal the tracking number a week after it arrives just to be safe.

Spot-on.

I believe you've covered It well.

Great to hear. Do you think removing the From or having it as the headquarters of magazine is better?

If they don't give me a return label, I'm also thinking of just using dry ice with the slowest possible shipping method. Dropping it off right before close on Friday at a local post office that is closed on Saturdays.

[mothered]

Do you think removing the From

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Removing the sender's details Is the best option.  After all, It's the tracking number that will be registered (scanned) and used as the point of delivery.

If they don't give me a return label, I'm also thinking of just using dry ice with the slowest possible shipping method. Dropping it off right before close on Friday at a local post office that is closed on Saturdays.

Good thinking.

As you're aware, be sure to allow enough dry Ice for storage and transit.

[Filament]

Do you think removing the From

This ^

Removing the sender's details Is the best option.  After all, It's the tracking number that will be registered (scanned) and used as the point of delivery.

If they don't give me a return label, I'm also thinking of just using dry ice with the slowest possible shipping method. Dropping it off right before close on Friday at a local post office that is closed on Saturdays.

Good thinking.

As you're aware, be sure to allow enough dry Ice for storage and transit.

Got it - thanks for the confirmation. Knowing that you approve of what's been bouncing through my head makes me relieved

[mothered]

Do you think removing the From

This ^

Removing the sender's details Is the best option.  After all, It's the tracking number that will be registered (scanned) and used as the point of delivery.

If they don't give me a return label, I'm also thinking of just using dry ice with the slowest possible shipping method. Dropping it off right before close on Friday at a local post office that is closed on Saturdays.

Good thinking.

As you're aware, be sure to allow enough dry Ice for storage and transit.

Got it - thanks for the confirmation. Knowing that you approve of what's been bouncing through my head makes me relieved

Thank you, you're very welcome.

As per usual, please keep us updated as developments come to hand.

[Checkpoint]

I believe they will be giving me a return label, but I'm not 100% on that.

This needs to be established prior to moving forward with the SE.

I called my local dry ice company and they said it'll probably take about 3 days for 50 pounds of dry ice to sublimate completely.

Under normal atmospheric conditions, It sounds about right.

I'm thinking FTID may be the way to go. Thoughts?

Which particular method do you have In mind?

Right - I don't think I'll be able to plan out everything until I know for sure how I'm supposed to bring it back to them, but I'd like to plan out as much as I can.

I need feedback on this - it's my rough draft so far.

Sending to them:
Some random magazine in a clear poly bag.
Tape the label on the inside of the polybag, on the back cover.

On the label:
Leave the address untouched
Removing descriptions/ reference #'s/ From (I was thinking of changing the From to the headquarters of whatever magazine I was using...?)/ tracking # (leave the barcode)
Modifying shipping weight from 50+lb to 1lb

All contact will be through Paypal. I am planning on having video of the computer not turning on. Taking pictures of the computer inside the box with the RMA # and the correct label on the outside of the box. Send Paypal the tracking number a week after it arrives just to be safe.

Basically you want them to think it's just random adviertisements of the magazine you chose so that they throw it away? Interesting.
Changing the "from" with the warehouse of the company of the magazine you choose might be a good idea.

[Filament]

This needs to be established prior to moving forward with the SE.

Under normal atmospheric conditions, It sounds about right.

Which particular method do you have In mind?

Right - I don't think I'll be able to plan out everything until I know for sure how I'm supposed to bring it back to them, but I'd like to plan out as much as I can.

I need feedback on this - it's my rough draft so far.

Sending to them:
Some random magazine in a clear poly bag.
Tape the label on the inside of the polybag, on the back cover.

On the label:
Leave the address untouched
Removing descriptions/ reference #'s/ From (I was thinking of changing the From to the headquarters of whatever magazine I was using...?)/ tracking # (leave the barcode)
Modifying shipping weight from 50+lb to 1lb

All contact will be through Paypal. I am planning on having video of the computer not turning on. Taking pictures of the computer inside the box with the RMA # and the correct label on the outside of the box. Send Paypal the tracking number a week after it arrives just to be safe.

Basically you want them to think it's just random adviertisements of the magazine you chose so that they throw it away? Interesting.
Changing the "from" with the warehouse of the company of the magazine you choose might be a good idea.

Yup, that's the goal. An empty package is a little suspicious in my opinion. I've had it work for some companies, but I've also had it fail as well. Always trying to improve. I'm hoping to do a trial run with some other company first before I commit.

[mothered]

This needs to be established prior to moving forward with the SE.

Under normal atmospheric conditions, It sounds about right.

Which particular method do you have In mind?

Right - I don't think I'll be able to plan out everything until I know for sure how I'm supposed to bring it back to them, but I'd like to plan out as much as I can.

I need feedback on this - it's my rough draft so far.

Sending to them:
Some random magazine in a clear poly bag.
Tape the label on the inside of the polybag, on the back cover.

On the label:
Leave the address untouched
Removing descriptions/ reference #'s/ From (I was thinking of changing the From to the headquarters of whatever magazine I was using...?)/ tracking # (leave the barcode)
Modifying shipping weight from 50+lb to 1lb

All contact will be through Paypal. I am planning on having video of the computer not turning on. Taking pictures of the computer inside the box with the RMA # and the correct label on the outside of the box. Send Paypal the tracking number a week after it arrives just to be safe.

Basically you want them to think it's just random adviertisements of the magazine you chose so that they throw it away? Interesting.
Changing the "from" with the warehouse of the company of the magazine you choose might be a good idea.

In a nutshell, remove every detail except the tracking number/details- as this Is obviously required to reach Its destination.

Carrier-wise, It will be marked as delivered. Company-wise, they have no physical nor administrative record. As such, It all comes down to an error (so It seems) In the warehouse/Inwards goods department.