I trust the person to whom I'm mailing this package, but for future reference, am I risking anything by using Paypal to print my Priority Mail postage when the address is an "unconfirmed residential address"? I don't think so, but wanted to check. Here is Paypal's blurb about it: https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/pop/confirmed_address
Signature confirmation for a PayPal transaction for many years has been a must for a seller to win an undelivered claim for an amount over $250. PayPal may have raised that limit recently, I just still use signature confirmation at above the $250 mark anyway. Legit buyers may not know this, so make sure they are informed ahead of time that they will have to sign for the package.
@Stephan77 , this one is less than $250, so no worries. But the one time I *don't* do sig required will be the one time I get taken to the cleaners, so thanks for the reminder ;-)
Frankly, depending on the dollar amount, even if I'm shipping to my Mother, I would still use signature confirmation, not of course that I don't trust her, but just to make extra sure that she gets the item. I think when the delivery services and drivers see signature confirmation is required, they are extra careful that they do it right, because they really must do it right.
Anything shipped USPS with a signature is more likely to be delivered correctly than without a signature.
This touches on a sore spot for me. I have had sellers who have shipped items to me above $250 and not ask for signature confirmation, and for packages below $250 who want signature confirmation. I have both a PO Box and my home address. When I try to use my PO Box for items that should be delivered directly, I always get a few asking for a signature. When I use my home address and the item is worth more than $250, I run the risk of having the package left on my doorstep because no signature is required. Either way is a royal pain to deal with.
Try asking the seller to ship with a signature confirmation. The seller may charge you more but it that's what you want, then pay them the extra to get the service you want.
