Automatic 5 stars for tracking uploaded...but took forever to actually ship. Is this fair?

[lftreasuresla]

I both buy and sell, and do plenty of both.  Lately, I've noticed that Ebay awards sellers automatic 5 stars for shipping if they upload tracking information in a timely manner.  However...this does not mean the seller actually dropped off the items to the post office, FedEx, UPS, or DHL.  It only means they printed a label.  Should this sort of thing be rewarded?  I've opened cases (and won) before where, even though a label was printed, the goods were actually never dropped off or accepted by the post office.  I have three auctions right now, waiting several days for shipping acceptance...and yet, the seller will automatically get 5 stars for being a good citizen and printing the labels.  Doesn't sound quite right to me.  As a seller, if I print it, I ship it.  It's not that hard.  As a buyer, I sort of expect the same kind of service or, I at least reserve the right to NOT award the seller an automatic 5 stars for shipping when they sit on the merchandise days after their stated "estimated shipping" period.  Mind you, these are often the same sellers who demand immediate payment.  Sheesh...