Filing a claim with the post office..?

[Its ME]

i got eggs in the mail and all but two had detached air cells. I followed protocol with detached air cells but none of them connected and none of the eggs formed. Can I file a claim for the post office “scrambling” my hatching eggs?

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I doubt it.

And if none formed anything at all... they probably weren't fertile.

But you can look at their shipping policy and see what it says.

 

[NNYchick]

That’s the gamble with shipped eggs. It is not the post office or shippers fault. Postal service job is to get package from point A to point B how that is done is not conducive to protecting eggs. eggs are not designed to be tossed around, sometimes you get lucky but more often than not you get detached air cells and scrambled eggs. I’m on my second set of shipped eggs, both packages were packaged extremely well and arrived in 3 days or less but I still have detached air cells. For me I look at it like playing the lottery and don’t spend the money without being prepared for a total loss.

 

[R2elk]

i got eggs in the mail and all but two had detached air cells. I followed protocol with detached air cells but none of them connected and none of the eggs formed. Can I file a claim for the post office “scrambling” my hatching eggs?

http://www.jordan-farm.com/blog/2013/08/01/the-truth-about-insuring-eggs/

"How to File a Claim for Detached Air Cells

1. Candle your eggs as soon as you get them! If you see that they have detached air cells (I would say over 10% of eggs) go to your local post office. Take your candler and an egg that does not have the air cell detached. You will need to speak with the manager and explain that hatching eggs are damaged if the air cell is detached. Explain to them that you are seeking Verification of Damage for your insurance claim and you need them to verify that the air cells are detached. Ask to use the office and show them how the normal egg looks vs the detached eggs. Have them note the number of eggs.
2. Call 1-866-974-2733 and file a claim. They will give you a claim number. Write this down.
3. You will receive a form. Make sure to mark #11 (Animals).
4. Send in Proof of Value. See Below.

What Works for Proof of Value?

1. Your bank statement showing name of person or farm and amount paid.
2. Canceled check. You can black out all the important info like your bank number, ect.
3. Paypal receipt.
4. Invoice from the seller. This only needs to be a signed statement like ” Joy Walsh agrees to pay Happy Farms $70 + $15 for shipping for 12 Lavender Orp Hatching eggs. (signed by seller)”
5. Credit Card receipt. (In most cases Credit Card statements will NOT work. They do not list the seller only amounts)

My Claim Got Denied. What Now?

1. Most claims are denied due to lack of information on form. You will get a letter stating what they need. Respond right away! If they do not hear from you in 30 days, your claim will be denied!
2. Your claim will be denied if your value was over $200 and you do not have Verification of Damage. Respond with Verification of Damage RIGHT AWAY! If they do not hear from you within 30 days, your claim will be denied.

FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFO CALL: Financial Claims- 1-866-974-2733

Courtesy of Danielle Oudenhoven"

My personal experience is that the USPS does not stand behind their warranties and will use any kind of excuse to deny a claim.

 

[NNYchick]

If you do decide to file a claim make sure both you and the sender followed NPIP regulations for both states. Some states require hatching eggs to come from NPIP tested farm. Otherwise you could be opening another can of worms. https://www.poultryimprovement.org/documents/stateImportationRequirements.pdf

 

[Its ME]

Ok thank you everyone for the responses!