I can only hope that posters stop encouraging new OPs to pursue compensation and/or continue to send goods of value in an inappropriate manner - on the basis of this alleged loophole.

I know right, what a terrible world it must be where others are assisted with understanding their statutory rights and obligations.

By the way you don't have to keep bolding, italicising and parenthesising the word alleged, I already know you think I'm a liar :^O