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    If the item is delayed due to unknown circumstances or delayed by the USPS, is the seller obligated to refund the buyer before the item arrives?

    mapyourfuture
    mapyourfuture
    1175View listings
    Posted 1 year ago·Last reply 1 year ago
                                           
             
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    lady_madonna

    lady_madonna

    Mentor1 year ago
    *Volunteer Ebay Mentor*1039View listings

    @mapyourfuture 

    If the buyer filed a Refund Request due to Item Not Received, and the estimated date of delivery has passed without tracking indicating delivery, then you may have to refund the buyer if Ebay finds in favor of the buyer.

                                           
    mapyourfuture

    mapyourfuture

    OP1 year ago
    1175View listings

    Thank you. The USPS in my area has delivery issues, but thankfully, buyers are understanding so far. 

                                           
    disneyshopper

    disneyshopper

    Mentor1 year ago
    8654View listings

    No.  The seller has no control over a third party shipper.  If you can no longer use the item because of the delayed arrival time, you can file a Returns Request after you receive the item.

                                           
                                                                                     
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