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Invalid zip codes in classifieds..

I frequently find that people attempting to sell equipment in AG classifieds enter invalid zip codes. Is this some kind of sales tactic or do people not know their own zip codes? I get more excited about buying stuff locally so I look at the zip if it might be close and it is not uncommon to find invalid zips. What gives?
bizango1
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dweller
3,781 posts
 
I used to update the national online zipcode file at a major retailer. Each zipcode represents a post office.
Post offices open and they close or are merged so the master list always changes.
It's up to the seller to validate the zip specified in the ad (but dude! I'm so tired!).
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
sellers should just type in the state along with the zipcode.
slikric3000
638 posts
 
They are not invalid, just google them.
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wireless200
415 posts
 
The question is why doesn't Audiogon update their database of zip codes? How hard could that be?
samhar
1,048 posts
 
This happened to me with Bbqdrew, he lists at 94501 (CAL.) but ships from Ill. and not in a shipping center. I thought I'd get some cable in 2-3 days,instead it took well over a week. when I questioned him he just didn't answer my e-mails.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
bizango...mine isn't in many systems, including some national shippers.
bdgregory
1,712 posts
 
when I encounter this problem I just click on the Google link and it will show you a map where the zip is.
bizango1 OP
276 posts
 
Two that I saw today are not in the USPS system.
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driver
750 posts
 
Sometimes the zip doesn't get you the info through agon. Try this USPS zip code finder service or this zip code finder service
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
lots of newer zips are not in the databank
s7horton
1,077 posts
 
This has been discussed before. I wouldn't say the zip codes are invalid. I would say the system audiogon uses to view zipcodes is outdated.
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