I had a similar issue recently. I called my local branch, and the rep confirmed that the package was mis-delivered to another home in my neighborhood, one a few blocks from me. He said they would try to retrieve it. A few minutes later, I checked my box... the package was suddenly there, the neighbor who received it had just dropped it off. Glad there are some honest folks in my neighborhood.
What is interesting is the USPS rep told me that since my incoming package was insured (but did not require a sig), that if the package was not retrieved for whatever reason, a claim would be paid. I questioned that and he said due to the GPS location of the delivery scan, that the claim would be decided in the shipper's favor (meaning a refund for me). Not sure how long it will be before ebay will also be able to utilize this USPS function and refund the buyer in situations like this.
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