DC#s and where the package is going

[LilBastage]

This is something that's been bugging me for awhile.

Is there a way to look at a DC# and tell where the package is from or where it's going? I notice that some people blank out some of the numbers when they post them for bombs and stuff and some other people are very adept at figuring out the destinations.

 

[Jonesy]

This is something that's been bugging me for awhile.

Is there a way to look at a DC# and tell where the package is from or where it's going? I notice that some people blank out some of the numbers when they post them for bombs and stuff and some other people are very adept at figuring out the destinations.

You can only tell where it's from if the Post Office where it's originating from scans it in or not when it's dropped off. Mine will scan half the time and not the other half. I'll just cut and paste the DC# in the "track package" line on USPS.com to see if something I've sent has gotten there or not.

 

[sonuvabum]

This is something that's been bugging me for awhile.

Is there a way to look at a DC# and tell where the package is from or where it's going? I notice that some people blank out some of the numbers when they post them for bombs and stuff and some other people are very adept at figuring out the destinations.

You can only tell where it's from if the Post Office where it's originating from scans it in or not when it's dropped off. Mine will scan half the time and not the other half. I'll just cut and paste the DC# in the "track package" line on USPS.com to see if something I've sent has gotten there or not.

FedEx it ain't...

 

[AVB]

If you buy postage & DC online then the PO is NOT supposed to scan it when it is dropped off or picked up only when it is delivered.

 

[LilBastage]

This is something that's been bugging me for awhile.

Is there a way to look at a DC# and tell where the package is from or where it's going? I notice that some people blank out some of the numbers when they post them for bombs and stuff and some other people are very adept at figuring out the destinations.

You can only tell where it's from if the Post Office where it's originating from scans it in or not when it's dropped off. Mine will scan half the time and not the other half. I'll just cut and paste the DC# in the "track package" line on USPS.com to see if something I've sent has gotten there or not.

FedEx it ain't...

Yeah, I know about that.

I'm talking about just from the number itself. Say I post DC# 123456789101112. Is there a way to tell just from the number where it's from or where it's going?

 

[AVB]

Each barcode symbology must contain a unique PIC:

a. For UCC/EAN 128, each barcode must contain a unique PIC and be made up of five fields totaling 22 characters. Additional information and specifications can be found in Publication 91. The five required data fields are:

(1) Application Identifier (AI): two characters; identifies the article as a Delivery Confirmation piece.

(2) Service Type Code (STC): two characters; identifies the type of product or service used for each item.

(3) Customer ID: nine characters; DUNS® number that uniquely identifies the customer.

(4) Package Sequence Number (PSN): eight characters; fixed sequential number.

(5) Modulus 10 Check digit: one character.

 

[LilBastage]

Each barcode symbology must contain a unique PIC:

a. For UCC/EAN 128, each barcode must contain a unique PIC and be made up of five fields totaling 22 characters. Additional information and specifications can be found in Publication 91. The five required data fields are:

(1) Application Identifier (AI): two characters; identifies the article as a Delivery Confirmation piece.

(2) Service Type Code (STC): two characters; identifies the type of product or service used for each item.

(3) Customer ID: nine characters; DUNS® number that uniquely identifies the customer.

(4) Package Sequence Number (PSN): eight characters; fixed sequential number.

(5) Modulus 10 Check digit: one character.

Yeah, I found that. Either I'm not smart enough to understand it, or there is no way to do what I am asking. I'm perfectly williing to accept either scenario. :laugh:

I just thought I'd ask. I've seen other people know the location of the destination just from the number being posted. I was just wondering if I need to disguise my numbers in the past if I'm surprising someone.

 

[rbbrock]

I was just wondering if I need to disguise my numbers in the past if I'm surprising someone.

Don't tell me you've invented a time machine! Can I rent it for a little while? I'll return it to you before I took it.

Back on topic, I can't say I've ever seen anyone divine the destination from the DC#, but I suppose some scary voodoo method may exist to do so.

 

[LilBastage]

I was just wondering if I need to disguise my numbers in the past if I'm surprising someone.

Don't tell me you've invented a time machine! Can I rent it for a little while? I'll return it to you before I took it.

Back on topic, I can't say I've ever seen anyone divine the destination from the DC#, but I suppose some scary voodoo method may exist to do so.

Why yes, I have invented a time machine. Today I went back and laid to a hot blond that I used to work with that I missed my first chance with. Tomorrow I'm going back to tell myself NOT to bet on the Cubs in Game 6 of the 2003 playoffs.

You can rent it if you'd like, but I'll need 2 forms of ID, a credit history, and a urine sample. You can't be too careful these days...