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Does lost mail ever get delivered?

The vast majority of those mail pieces arrive without incident. However, mailing and shipping labels can come off in transit and if a package does not have a properly placed return address, your letter or package can become undeliverable.29-May-2012

Does lost mail ever get found?

Yes they do get found. It really depends on why they're “lost”. Most lost packages are really cases where the label was destroyed and there was no packing slip or other way to determine who the contents came from or were going to.

What actually happens to lost mail?

Here's how it works: the USPS processing centers send all their undeliverable mail to the Mail Recovery Center. … If there's no way to identify the package's intended delivery address or sender, then the USPS discards, donates, recycles, or auctions the item off.

Can a lost package still be delivered?

The sender or receiver of a USPS package can file a claim, but the original purchase receipt must be available. You can receive a refund for mail that is lost or never delivered to its final destination as long as the package is insured.

How long does it take for lost mail to be returned?

Typically packages are returned within seven days. The final resort is to submit a missing mail search. Include specifics like the sender and receiver mail address, size and type of container, the tracking number or mailed date, or any photos to help mail carriers identify the lost mail or package.

How do you find a letter lost in the mail?

If it has been lost, late or missing for 7 days or more, you can:

  1. Go to for additional information: Find Missing Mail on USPS.com.
  2. Submit a Missing Mail search request at MissingMail.USPS.com.
  3. File a claim (for insured items meeting the appropriate timeframe).

What percentage of mail is lost?

What Percentage Of USPS Packages Are Lost? According to NatPay.com, about three percent of the total number of mailpieces that flow through the USPS system end up irreparably lost. Further, Stamps.com estimates that's more than 146 billion mailpieces each year!

How often does lost mail spawn?

every 2 hours Respawns approx every 2 hours. This Lost Mail is also BoE and a copy is mailed to you upon completion of the quest, so you can give it to a friend.