Horological Meandering

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...don't steal it or you'll be in really big trouble : )

Hmm... That dealer in the West Coast... Are they new?

...and at first, I did think it was odd, but they'll only release the package to the recipient address with an adult signature, which means something would have to happen when in Fed Ex possession, which isn't likely unless it's delivered to the wrong add... 

Would you not just put a non-descript external layer around this? Get the same benefits but without the obvious “please steal me”

I used to do the same until one of my friends told me that the dealer’s insurance stops once it reaches a holding facility awaiting for you to pick it up vs dropping off at your residence for an adult signature. Seemed odd to me but I confirmed it with a ... 

you can't steal the tape.

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