What to do... US Postal Money order not received.


I've Priority mailed a US Postal Money Order for $610.00 to purchase audio equipment here on AudiogoN. It's been 13 days now and the Money Order has not yet been received ! I've told the seller that he could sell the equipment to someone else so he isn't held up. In the meantime, i'm both stuck without the equipment and embarrased about what has happened. Now, I have to wait 60 days to get my funds, provided the Postal Money Order has not been cashed! What can I do now? What could I do to avoid this from happening in the future? This has never happened to me before. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
rslifka007

Showing 1 response by tube_guy

It could happen with any shipping company (UPS, USPS, Fedex, DHL, Airborne Express, etc.)

Next time make sure to get either USPS delivery confirmation or signature confirmation options. It only costs .50 cents or $1.25 and you will be able to track it down through the USPS Internet Web site or by calling their toll free number.

This option will not garantee the arrival of you letter or package but is a safe way to have an eye on it. Also it will make it simple when they trace it in the case you start a formal investigation.

In my personal experience I had never lost a money order send via USPS Priority mail, but I have had some delays a couple of times.

On the other side UPS (United Parcel Service) lost a certifierd for $3,000.00. Finally I got a replacement check from UPS, but it took eight (8) weeks and a lot of energy.

I hope this give some hope. Be patient !

Good Luck !

Frank P.