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

I just went through the same experience in sending out postal money orders via priority mail. It really does put both you and the seller in awkward positions when the mail gets lost.

I would suggest two additional actions on your part:
(1) Although my seller was very understanding about the situation, for my peace of mind, I sent him copies of my money order receipts just to let him know I had attempted to pay him.
(2) File a lost money order form (I believe you need to wait 14 days after purchase) with the post office (cost is $2.75 per money order).

The post office responded to my lost money order form letters and after the sixty day wait they sent out my replacement money orders. I hope everything works out for you. Just look at it as a hiccup in life.

Thanks for all the wonderful responses. I'll update the story as soon as the Money Order is delivered, replaced or.....? cordially, Richard

I also just went through a similar experience. I sent a money order by USPS priority mail on 1-18-02. It arrived on 1-30-02. I will not send another letter sized item by USPS priority mail.

The Money Order was received in damaged condition,complete with an appology letter from the US Post Office) 26 days after it was mailed !! I've requested that the Money Order be mailed back to me since the item,with my agreement, was sold to another person. Thanks for all the wonderful responses. richard.....

Use Certified Mail, Registered, Return Receipt Requested - this creates a chain of custody and is virtually foolproof. I have also had good luck with making COD purchases, the equipment arrives and I pay the nice man in the brown uniform...