USPS Sent this Check - CASH IT or TEAR IT UP?

[@HRScrapping]

USPS caused the issue where you are out the item and refunded the monies. You have every right to cash it to recover your loss!

[@deedeekong7161]

Lonnie, what this person☝said

[@ClutterBuster8042-m3n]

Cash it. Because you didn’t get your money from on the sale. Yes I would cash the check.

[@resellingwithjon]

^ this is correct. Cash it

[@TRDOffRoad2020]

I'd cash that check quicker than a jack rabbit on a date 🤣🤣🤣

[@angelbabe1977]

😂😂

[@MemorySparksJoy]

😂

[@thenewfoundation9822]

Same here! If only for the stress they caused.

[@mdpope2061]

Of course you should cash the check and don't feel bad about it. You did the right thing through the whole process!

[@theresay2872]

USPS made the determination that you met their criteria and were entitled to the money. They are well aware that the package may pickup traction and get delivered at a later date. You followed their protocols and they approved. Cash the check - you followed their guidelines.

[@BMWsTreasures]

Absolutely CASH the check!!!! They have declined 90% of my claims since Covid, that owe me so much money!!! 😂Keep it!!!

[@kristirose2289]

If you try to give it back to the post office, it will break the matrix and the whole thing will implode.

[@eloy1garcia]

😂😂😂

[@markcavazos86]

🤣

[@mcbcab]

Yes!!! Cash the check. Call it a inconvenience fee.

[@bargaincentralllc9840]

Yes Kandice is right, cash the check. If the buyer did end up paying then you would have an issue, because if you just shredded it they would probably send it to your local DOR for unclaimed money for you to claim later, like other checks that don't get cashed, like insurance overpayments etc.

[@slugmama1]

Cash it with a clear conscience

[@IAMsuchristine]

I agree with Candice, cash it. If you had made arrangements with the buyer and received payment again then I would not cash it. USPS is messing up big time right now. Their screw ups shouldn't be a loss to your business. You all did everything the right ethical way.

[@reneemaxwell6014]

I say cash it. All the problems encountered this year, your time and money is well worth it. I had the same thing happen. I cashed it.

[@gotjunkinourtrunk]

Just like we have things that are "the cost of doing business" within our business model, USPS has the same built in. Whether the item was delivered or not, USPS failed to deliver within the promised time frame, and that is their way to make it right. I absolutely, positively would always cash the check. It is like Subway messing up your sandwich, but you've gotten home and realize it and they give you another sandwich the next time you go in when you let them know they messed up. You end up with a sandwich you paid for and a sandwich for your trouble. Customer service at its best.

[@bethschroeder2482]

No, Cash it. All the stress and mess of the USPS all season. You have earned that check. They went into a contract with you to deliver by a certain date. They broke their contract, that check is fix. Cash it!

[@wishlistrose]

Cash it! USPS has caused you excessive issues and time on missing mail items

[@rschroeder6460]

I've had this happen once in 20 years. I cashed check. The time i spent tracking and coddling the buyer, I felt fine doing so.

[@aslobos]

Of course you should cash the check. You were out the money!

[@MemorySparksJoy]

Absolutely cash the check! Look at the grief this cost everybody involved. You deserve to get paid AND the buyer deserves her product free. Cash it! ❤

[@jme4128]

If you weren’t out the money, I would probably cash and donate to a local charity. But, I think that since you chose to make it right with the customer, you should cash and keep. The post office also chose to make it right with their customer.

[@GGDAWG]

I am also a ebay seller for 20 years. The delivery delay caused the issue. The check is USPS saying sorry for the inconvenience. Take it, it may not happen that easy the next time.

[@SandMarcusJ]

Cash it, you did your part. Shipped it on time. If USPS sends you a check then they claim that they failed the transaction.

[@OrangeEagle1]

No ethical dilemma. This pittance of a check pays for your item, your time and aggravation.

[@JoseGarcia-rc9ub]

First, love the new intro. Next, i would give the check back . Even though you struggled to find out what happened but still. And the leather crafting was a Tandy leather kits. I did it for years and even made my father a salesman wallet with the metal chain. He used it for 20 years, and he has since passed away. I did get it back and still have it. My favorite leather was the wrist band with our names on it that was cool. Keep up the great work, love the show and lessons .

[@mikebuskirk9139]

110% I’d cash the check in the same situation

[@danaanderson1705]

You have the right to cash it

[@OriginalNethead]

Fair's fair. You're cashing it. If the USPS had done their job and not cost you money and time, that's one thing. My time bills at $40/hour minimum, so they'd actually owe more than the check is for. Companies wasted a ton of my time to get the refunds they owed me before, and darned tootin' I cashed their checks. Or blackisted their thieving behinds. Or both. Just FYI, I have seen a Wal-mart close down. It was one of their no-frills grocery stores with nothing but self-checkouts before the real stores went that way. It didn't make any/enough money here and they closed it. No loss.

[@Lonewulf3]

Cash it. You're owed your money. This falls on USPS entirely.

[@danieladunnells8458]

You deserve it! It was decided by USPS that you deserve it. Go ahead and cash it!🎉

[@scubachix4215]

That pottery is gorgeous. Also, you two have such a clean and organized system.

[@monicarichards1473]

Lonnie and Candice no you are not to return the check. They were to deliver that within a reasonable amount of time 10 days, maximum and we know it was almost a month. You're supposed to get some form of compensation for failure to deliver parcel in the contracted time frame you paid for by returning your postage and the costs that you were out in profit for the sale, if that check equals that amount, even if it's for $100 keep the check. It is not unethical because they made a decision 2 days before delivering the parcel. You did everything right on your end. 🎉🎉CASH THAT CHECK 🎉🎉👍😊

[@suzanneblack6873]

I would absolutely cash it.

[@jangoode3676]

Cash the check. If post office discovers their error they will let you know.

[@alzibiades]

I would cash it. You made it right by buyer and now usps is paying ya.

[@jwannabeebee]

cash it...I agree with Candice 1

[@RobinL4715]

It’s like when eBay resolves an issue and makes everyone whole. I’d say cash it. It’s business, and it helps you recoup the effort.

[@rubazaar891]

CASH IT. This is a legal matter that, is figured into the company's contract and will not affect (help) future fees or anything. You will only be hurting yourself if you don't cash the check.

[@PeriwinkleDreams]

Cash it!! They have enough money!

[@morganscreek]

About 15 years ago I filed a claim for a lost item that I shipped to the UK. It sat in the post office in the UK for months. I guess the lady didn't want to pay the Duty or Tax. Then it was lost. I filed for the insurance. It was just under $300 USD. After 11 months I got a check from the Post Office and two days later the package was returned to me. I returned the check addressed to the Post Master General with a letter of complaint about how long it took to make me whole. They did respond with a letter of apology. Miracles do happen.

[@brianwillis8757]

Absolutely cash it! Candice is right, no need to "justify" it, post office caused the problem to begin with... in fact, I would go to the window clerk and have them cash it out of their drawer 😂

[@TizzyTown]

Cash it. USPS caused the inconvenience, to both parties, requiring time (money) for the seller and the buyer out time (money) by dealing with eBay and spending time communicating back and forth. USPS recognized the claim as valid and issued the check, regardless of product reaching buyer. Cash it. It's is both ethical and legal. This cost is 100% immaterial to USPS as far as their accounting goes I'd imagine.

[@debbieoberacker8614]

It was the post office fault that this happened to begin with. Cash the check! The post office broke a $50 statue I shipped with a lot of packing products, and I went through the claim process, brought the item to them and the post office manager didn't file the claim in time and I was denied a refund. In the end I was out product and I refunded the buyer $50. I even filed an appeal and they denied it as well. The post office is not always honest with claims.

[@timallen2336]

USPS has an obligation to deliver the package in a reasonable amount of time. They failed. You are under no obligation to tear up the check...

[@geee114321]

If USPS did right by you to cover the cost of the item you paid insurance for, then keep it. Whatever happens to the package is no longer your responsibility after they paid you for the "lost item". If they wanted to throw that package in the trash after they paid you back for it, that would be on them. In this case they felt it was fine to deliver the package to the lady after they refunded you for it.

[@thecollectorinvesting]

Cash it, they need to pay for their incompetence. Mail service in this country has gone downhill big time in the last 10 years.

[@Cat-Privilege]

Cash the check, tearing it up will only cause headaches for the USPS Accounting Department as those funds were allocated for that purpose. Then donate the funds to a worthwhile charity if it makes you feel better. St. Jude's Childrens Hospital is always a good choice. Merry Christmas and a Happy & Prosperous 2025 to all

[@christinaclanin791]

I would cash it. But I take a copy of it to keep in my records with the case number just in case they come back and want their money back

[@realhunny]

Cash it, you’re out the money

[@rlosangeleskings]

I'd catch that check faster than Tijuana water going through a tourist...

[@patricialengyel7823]

I think you did the right thing with Her. You deserve the money, just like you let her keep her money. USPS failed. CASH THEIR CHECK!

[@raid_or_die8962]

I'd keep it. Im pretty sure I went through the same scenario before. Every time I hear a story of rediclousness with reselling it gives me PTSD because I've had about ever scenario happened to me before. I remeber one time my mom sold a Scentsy thing for like $50 bucks through UPS and it got lost. And my mom did a insurance claim and it was a insane hassle and I think something happened with the claim where they said she had to start all over. And UPS claims are the worst. And then when they finally did accept the claim they were supposed to send the check in the mail. But the check never came. And when she contacted UPS they told her that their lost item claims the money has to go through Ebay so she needed to contact Ebays UPS division. I WAS LIKE WHAT? I can't remeber everything that happened exactly because it was a year or two ago but it was insane all the hoops she had to jump through and at the end they told her that check was already sent out and they couldn't do anything about it. Someone had to have fkd up because that doesn't make any sense. If something went wrong you should still be able to end up getting the check. All that shit is just such a mess. There's so many times I deal with Ebay or the shipping companies and I just think there's no way there isn't a better way then how their doing things. Other than FedEx. I've never had a problem with FedEx and they've approved insurance claims with 1 photo before ez pz.

[@HardwoodSports]

Once again, Candice is correct. Cash that

[@ordiekelleher2641]

I would cash the check. I mean out money. How are my Lonnie and Candance! Giant hugs and love!😊❤

[@clayglenny1680]

Cash the check. You've done nothing wrong, and you're out the money. USPS is actually making good on their error. I would definitely cash the check.

[@dkfaul01]

Cash it. The post office will ask for it back IF they deemed necessary. Please don’t bring to local offices. They have no idea how any of this works. It’s a different dept.

[@bennyroc3422]

$20 is $20

[@threeriversthrifters4354]

I've had the exact same thing happened to me. And I cashed the check. I've had legitimate claims denied before, so I felt no guilt in doing so. They didn't do their job they cost you time and money. Cash the check

[@Ironcitypicker]

I say cash it in any situation mostly because if they don’t have monetary pressure to FIX THEIR SYSTEM. They won’t do it

[@CT_1999]

If you don’t cash the check it will just get reported as unclaimed property and sit in limbo for years. Cash it!

[@emmieHD]

I'd cash it. That claim was paid out and closed and they know that eventually these packages sometimes show up.

[@TomsBackyardChats]

Yes, cash it. They write it off as an expense.

[@ababababeebababa]

liking for the double italiana !!!

[@rockchicavids]

Furrelli!🤣🤣🤣🤣 thank you for the laugh!

[@bryank47]

Cash it. They owe you that and more for all the stress they put you through

[@tanishabruns3602]

This happened to me as well. For me, USPS recommended that I submit a claim. Then the item began moving about a week after I cashed the claim check. USPS did alert me the package would be delivered and advised me to inform the buyer to follow up if it did not arrive by “xx” date. USPS did not request or demand repayment of the claim.

[@StrongUnwaveringFaith]

🤔 me pondering on this check cashing question for one (1) second …Cash it!$$!$$!$$ 💰💰💰💰💰

[@daddyroot48]

Tandy Leather Kits - Loved them!!!

[@ElenaPittman]

UNIKAT is a high end of Polish pottery. I am not surprised it is sold so fast.

[@laurahall2288]

Cash it. It’s worth the trouble they put both you and your customer through

[@brianhenry2385]

Map pIck-up: some of those you showed (like the one with the yellow) are more likely Charts (Nautical Charts) rather then Maps. In either case, when they primarily show waterways, words like Nautical Chart, Maritime and Waterway are good Keywords to add to the Title, alongside Map or Fishing Map. As a retired Sailor, we used to use such charts for going in and out of ports. Some are pretty detailed. When I find them in large qty I group then up by port, since there are usually both large scale overview charts, as well as areas in greater detail that can take you right to a specific pier or berth. Many of the really good ones are NOAA Nautical Charts (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). It looked like you ad a couple of those in the mix. 😉

[@PongbyAtari]

I have great luck with my local USPS definitely my choice for mailing and receiving packages 😊

[@novascotiancelt5218]

Cash it. USPS caused the problem and your refund. Luv you guys.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Bonus day awsome video so happy!😊❤

[@ronmax]

Well, if you send it back it could get lost in the mail...lol..CASH IT!

[@STEVEGOTITPOOL]

At the end of the day, who needs the money more you or them?

[@itsir2u]

The answer is USPS 😂😂

[@CBVintageCollectibles]

Cash it!!!

[@francaisabergeron9041]

Cash it, its yours!!!

[@Lightninggames46]

Cash it and recover your loss. The fault is on USPS.

[@BekkiFox-l4f]

CASH IT FOR SURE!!!!!

[@ordiekelleher2641]

My package is finely out for delivery 😊

[@Momandpopsstuff]

Cash it. I’m currently in the same situation. I refunded buyer today and filing tomorrow

[@poshbird7784]

Cash the check. It’s the government.

[@bigbomberstacker9321]

Cash away! 💰

[@countryfinds]

USPS already took it out of their funds, cash it, and consider it a Christmas miracle that the customer received her item and you received money for your time 🙂 Merry 🎄 Christmas

[@richleaves]

Since 2020, when COVID hit. USPS lost my mail and packages so many times, they have cost me more than $15, so yes, I would cash it without a thought.

[@michaelknight5381]

Question. I've been shipping a lot of Princess House glassware and other items as well. It dawned on me with the pottery to ask if you use "Fragile" labels on your packages with glassware? I do and I've noticed a difference on things arriving intact.

[@Hiltonology]

It's USPS' fault that the item was late. The shipping was paid, the buyer received it late, so cash the check. USPS owes you that money. It's not stealing. USPS sent you the check to express their responsibility in it, so cash it. Period.

[@kristiebates5376]

I said it before - my postmaster told me the BR hub broke down on November 15. Packages were being sent to other hubs, but I had a few packages that have still not been found and USPS sent me checks finally after over a month. The USPS doesn't notify you of anything, you just get a check.

[@samnova450]

I have noticed that USPS have been dragging shipping lately. I think it related to holiday shipping, I warned all my buyers that shipments might take longer than normal.

[@Eldengamez]

I'd cash it. You're a business that sent out the product and it didn't get delivered. Really it'd honestly be better to cash it because the money was already allotted to come out of the USPS account so if you don't cash it they might actually end up sending the check a second time haha! If you were contacted from the seller and took the payout it'd be different but USPS is covering for your expected loses as far as I see it. Great videos!

[@itskristajenna]

Way to go on that Polish pottery!

[@psg1975]

I would cash the check because you paid for a service (get this package to my buyer in 3-7 days) and they did not deliver (it took forever for it to get there). Cash it! :) Cheers, Julien

[@shdonttalksh]

Big lots are closing all store as well

[@Bigbluecowboys]

USPS in Q4, prepare for lost mail or delays due to winter weather events. So, like you a small dollar claim they are willing to eat it, if it was a larger claim amount I believe they will contact you if they see it was delivered after releasing a claim check. So it's really a question of integrity, values, and good karma.

[@dragnsflight]

I had a package supposedly delivered to me in Illinois, only problem is I live in Florida, lol. They are having a lot of issues and may be privatization will help especially when they send money out for claims and are in the red. So sad. I would cash it since you have more claims today. Wow

[@cjmliquidation]

cash the check, you're out the money

[@fungary1984]

Cash It.....Fast!

[@Neil-Hanson67]

I'm not making excuses for postal services but at this time of year can you imagine how many millions of packages go through there system, i live in Uk & we have the very same issues, so lost mail is inevitable just not good when it's you that has the missing items.

[@carontheroad]

I was wondering where it was stuck. Atlanta had been an issue with me.

[@davidthetoyman2156]

No usps makes nothing block that customer

[@rhondaperales418]

Yes I would keep it you paid it out. I have two packages out lost waiting for USPS to get back to me and one of them is $100 order. So frustrating.

[@MrCavelord]

3 parties: You, USPS, Customer. You did everything right. The customer did everything right. USPS goofed up. USPS should be penalized. If USPS asks for money back, get the customer to pay because they have the product now, not you.