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Missing shipment

I recently made a purchase for $860 for a used item from a private seller. The seller shipped USPS Priority Mail. USPS tracking says that it was delivered. It was not by my door that day or for the next 3 days. This is the very first time in my many years of buying/selling that a package has gone missing. I live in a safe neighborhood. The seller did not insure it. We did not discuss insurance. I assumed that he would do so since $860 is a significant sum. He has 100% positive feedback – as do I. I’ll be filing a ’missing mail’ report with the USPS in the hopes that it will be located. But, since it wasn’t insured, will I be stuck with this loss?
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tls49
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If an item is insured for at least $200 with USPS, then it will automatically require a signature.

"We did not discuss insurance. I assumed that he would do so since $860 is a significant sum."

Even if the other person was a good friend, I would never assume anything. These days it's best to make sure every "i" is dotted and every "t" is crossed.

I would never have something delivered when no one was home. Ship to work or have it held at the shipper for pick up.
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tls49
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"BTW ,insurance covers for damage, not for a delivery that was shown being delivered!"

Check the USPS website. It states that the insurance is to protect against loss or damage. Also, with at least $200 insurance, a signature is required for delivery.

I never ship or agree to receive anything of value without insurance. It's a small price to pay for peace of mind.
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