Fedex shipment exception barcode label unreadable and replaced

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jpinardPosts: 5057Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 6:32 amLocation: Enceladus, Saturn

EEK! barcode unreadable on fedex shipment?

Does this mean I wont' be getting my shipment?

Barcode label unreadable and replaced

If it's unreadable, how do they know what to replace it with?

jeansbergPosts: 1073Joined: Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:41 amLocation: Finland

Post by jeansberg » Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:36 am

I don't really know exactly what you're talking about, but even if a barcode is unreadable for a barcode-reader, it might be identifiable with the naked eye and replaced like that?

jpinardPosts: 5057Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 6:32 amLocation: Enceladus, Saturn

Post by jpinard » Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:03 am

jeansberg wrote:I don't really know exactly what you're talking about, but even if a barcode is unreadable for a barcode-reader, it might be identifiable with the naked eye and replaced like that?

Well I just quoted what's in the fedex tracking information. If all tjhe shipping info is done via barcode and the barcode was destroyed, I just wonder how they get things rolling again.

TscottPosts: 5894Joined: Sun Oct 17, 2004 2:25 am

Post by Tscott » Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:34 am

Most likely your address can be read, but the actual barcode can't be scanned for some reason (bad printer, label torn/folded/etc.). My guess is it'll get to you, but the tracking service may not work as it normally does.

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jpinardPosts: 5057Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 6:32 amLocation: Enceladus, Saturn

Post by jpinard » Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:40 am

Tscott wrote:Most likely your address can be read, but the actual barcode can't be scanned for some reason (bad printer, label torn/folded/etc.). My guess is it'll get to you, but the tracking service may not work as it normally does.

OK, that sounds reasonable.

gorky1Posts: 174Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 4:17 pm

Post by gorky1 » Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:56 am

Don't barcode stickers usually have a decimal number on them you can type in manually?

ClanwolferPosts: 4048Joined: Sun Jan 02, 2005 5:54 pmLocation: Union County, NJ

Post by Clanwolfer » Tue Sep 20, 2005 6:59 am

If they couldn't read the number... how did they know it was your package in the first place?

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GryndylPosts: 4740Joined: Tue Jan 11, 2005 1:12 pmLocation: Washington

Post by Gryndyl » Tue Sep 20, 2005 9:28 am

It will still get to you-it'll just have a new barcode sticker on it.

KratzPosts: 2348Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 11:36 pm

Post by Kratz » Tue Sep 20, 2005 9:48 am

Clanwolfer wrote:If they couldn't read the number... how did they know it was your package in the first place?

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Heh - first thing that came to my mind as well - think it through, jpinard - if they didn't know what the package was, they couldn't very well update the tracking for it, could they.

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Post by LawBeefaroni » Tue Sep 20, 2005 9:50 am

If it was returned, it would say it was returned.

They've either manually read the barcode number or created a new barcode with the address information.

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jpinardPosts: 5057Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 6:32 amLocation: Enceladus, Saturn

Post by jpinard » Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:11 pm

Funny thing? I got it a day early! That all took place in Ohio middle of the night, and they got it delivered to me in mid-MI this afternoon. Wow!

ZathrasPosts: 936Joined: Fri Oct 15, 2004 12:33 amLocation: Oxnard, CA

Post by Zathras » Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:22 pm

All's well that ends well, I guess. If there was a number to be read on the label they may have been able to print up another label somewhere along the line too.

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What happens when barcode is unreadable?

Print Inconsistency: This can be caused by the uneven distribution of ink for the printed codes or uneven pressure in the equipment applying the code, which results in unreadable barcode labels. These printing issues can also cause quiet zone violations, low contrast, distorted codes, and many more.

What does it mean when FedEx says delivery exception damaged?

A delivery exception means your package is temporarily delayed while in transit due to unavoidable circumstances. The reason could be inclement weather, a natural disaster, a vehicle issue like a flat tire, or other conditions.

What does a red exception mean on FedEx?

The status 'Exception' means that an unexpected event is delaying the delivery of your package.

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