USPS money order question?

Back when ebay would allow money orders, thats all I would accept. USPS ones specifically as you can cash them at the post office. I got some filled out, some not filled out. Nearly all of the came just regular mail, while for expensive items, they sent them certified that I had to sign for.........You should be okay, just cross your fingers. In the future, make sure you fill them out and keep the stub. A blank, anyone can cash it, while one made out to a particular John Doe will have to show ID to cash it just like a personal check at the bank.
 
It'll probably show up. During the Holidays seems to be when most $100 bills from Grandma and blank MO's go missing.
 
I send Postal MO's all the time..

IF he gets it and cashes it--the post office can tell you that.(see below)

But they can not tell you WHO cashed it

Go to the Post Office and tell them what happened

Also--if he tells you he did not get it--they can trace it to see if it was cashed like I said above--but they will NOT do that until 60 days have passed from the date you bought it

Sincerely

Dr.Bill
 
The only problem you have is if someone gets it other than the guy you were sending it to. That is unlikely. If your envelope was a thin paper, that you could hold up to the light and see whats inside, you might have a problem. If you wrapped it in a letter or plain paper, I'll give 2-1 odds it will arrive o.k.
 
I put a piece of paper around it.

Also got in contact with the recipient. He will give me a heads up when it gets there.
 
In reply to a suggestion someone made, you definitely CANNOT cancel a MO. I had the Post Office "lose" one worth about $600 on me last year! They never did locate it and there is - thank the gods - a procedure you can initiate for re-imbursement. Mercifully, I did get my money back!

Hopefully, this won't be an issue, and once your recipient gets the MO, he can just fill it it and cash it no issue. The key is that it gets to him/her - then you are good to go.
 
I've found the peace of mind I get when I get it insured/Del. Conf. for tracking is well worth it for me, no matter if it is a knife going out or MO. It just makes it much easier to track/locate and insurance always requires a signiture. And yes the stub is your link to that particular MO if you need it later.
 
TheButcher said:
I've found the peace of mind I get when I get it insured/Del. Conf. for tracking is well worth it for me, no matter if it is a knife going out or MO. It just makes it much easier to track/locate and insurance always requires a signiture. And yes the stub is your link to that particular MO if you need it later.
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Delivery confirmation is pretty much useless and doesn't help when something goes missing. Restricting delivery to a specified person along with Signature Confirmation or Registered Mail protect you. (Sig and Del Confirmations can both be used to track)

Delivery Confirmation – Provides date and time of delivery or attempted delivery. (Doesn't tell you who signed for it or what address - no ID required)

Signature Confirmation – Provides date and time of delivery or attempted delivery, the name of the person who signed for the item, plus signature proof of delivery upon request. (Could still be delivered to the wrong address or person - no ID required)

Return Receipt - Provides a green postcard with the recipient’s actual signature by mail or a proof of delivery letter arriving as a PDF attachment that includes an image of the recipient’s signature by e-mail. (Good way to ship along with the below service- ID required to sign in most cases)

Restricted Delivery - Confirms that only a specified person (or authorized agent) will receive a piece of mail. Only available with Certified Mail, Insured Mail over $200, or Registered Mail. (This is good as you need to be the person it's addresses to and provide ID to sign for package)
 
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