[mcperson2k]

Its the sellers responsibility to get the goods to the buyer, and the buyers responsibility to get the payment to the seller. They can't refuse to compensate you for this. Typically, its their job to reimburse you, and file a claim through UPS based upon their contract with UPS. You should be reimbursed, and out of the equation. Its between them and UPS after that.

Price doesn't reflect whether a signature is required or not. Also, its the delivery drivers obligation to determine if the package should be left or not. Location, size, volume, can all be attributed to that. They can choose not to deliver the package and leave a note saying a signature will be required for delivery on the next business day, with contact information, or even pickup, but that all depends on the driver. Some take pride in their jobs, others don't give a ****.