I think all of us have made a purchase on eBay and sent payment without receiving any acknowledgement from the seller. So, we wait on our item, and hope for the best. I acknowledge every buyer first, with an invoice sent through eBay and again when payment is received. I ship all items USPS Priority mail with Delivery Confirmation so item can be tracked. Insurance is optional, but available. Upon receipt of payment, I will contact you with tracking number and expected shipping date (usually next day). Priority mail generally arrives in 2-3 business days. I accept payments through PayPal or money order. No personal checks please.