materialgrl

Maybe offer to pay 1/2 , that way your both feel better and she or you is not out the total amount

Seaside gal

I'm in the minority here but why would they send you the items if they never received payment for them?

But if you sent a personal check and it wasn't cashed I would send another check or return the items to the seller.

sewbizgirl

Yes...pay again. You can cancel the first check if you are worried about it. If you sent cash in the mail... it was most likely stolen. I agree that small sellers can not absorb these kinds of losses.

KyStitcher

Yeah, I would have to make sure they were paid, I couldn't stand it I don't think. Especially if this is a small struggling business or even just a business who holds pr to a high standard. Surely you can find proof somehow if payment was received! You'll feel better and I'm all about that!

Three Dog Night

I would make sure they get paid. Unless you sent cash the payment method will show if it was cashed or accepted. You can place a stop payment on a check, money order or cashiers check if it hasn't cleared and reissue. If it was sent with Paypal or using your debit/credit card you can also determine if it was received and reissue. You need to initiate follow up with provider of payment form whether it is a bank, post office or other seller of money orders.

bearisgray

My bank has a fairly hefty charge for doing a Stop Payment on a check.

tessagin

I have stopped payment on checks and money orders. They can both be checked. I sent our rent payment in this last month. If they don't have it by the 4th I tell them to let me know. They usually get it before the first. This is the first time landlord called me about it. Stopped payment immediately and drove the rent check over to them the same day. It still hasn't showed up. Our bank charges $20.00 for stoppayment. I've always paid that. Rarely happens and $20.00 is norm.

ManiacQuilter2

I agree. I usually use PayPal.

Painiacs

I'd pay her again

misseva

I've had checks lost in the mail from here at work. After waiting 2-3 weeks I usually cancel the first check in my computer system and re-issue another. If/when the first check shows up it is returned to me. I think our bank charges $25 for a stop payment. I can dial into our bank and see if a check has cleared.