Risks of Carrying Items for Others in Two-Sided Marketplaces
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Summary
The article discusses the risks and legal dangers of carrying items for others, particularly in the context of two-sided marketplaces where individuals might transport goods. The author strongly advises against this practice, citing potential prison sentences and the risk of unknowingly transporting dangerous substances like fentanyl hidden in book spines. The article contrasts this with established business practices where companies have historically used discounted tickets for people without luggage to transport goods commercially, suggesting that while there's a legitimate business model for companies, it's too risky for individuals.
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You could land in prison. Even if you're taking books, the spines might contain fentanyl.
That being said, there is a long-established business for this kind of thing for companies, not individuals, that goes back decades.
30+ years ago companies would give discounted tickets to people with the condition that they couldn't take any luggage. Why? Because the company would use their luggage allowance to send stuff.
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