A nickel's worth of free advice
This is too late to help you now... but this is what I do. Whenever I get a high value package delivered, I video the opening of the package. I make sure that the video shows the sealed package with its return address and the confirmation/insurance labels.
Now, I've never had to utilize the video I recorded as the packages have always been as described. I also don't know if this technique would hold up legally, but it holds a little more weight than the 'his word against mine' scenario.
I've also heard of others who have opened packages in front of UPS or USPS carriers to serve as a witness.
Regardless, I hope that you are able to recoup your money without too much hassle.
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