How do you track a First Class USPS mailing when you get postage at the post office instead of eBay?

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How do you track a First Class USPS mailing when you get postage at the post office instead of through eBay?

monroe67 · Answer

"How do you track a First Class USPS mailing when you get postage at the post office instead of through eBay?" You don't. You can't. The low price of First Class mail through the USPS does not include issuance of a tracking number. Here's the answer from usps.com with emphasis: [Open Quote] USPS Tracking® and Other Extra Services Can I track a First-Class Mail® item? No. First-Class Mail does not include USPS Tracking®. Although First-Class Mail postcards, letters, and flats are not eligible for USPS Tracking, those items are eligible for other extra services that provide barcodes for scanning. These extra services can be purchased, providing some tracking information. [Close Quote]

jacbarcollectibles · Answer

Unfortunately First Class Mail does not have tracking so there is no way to track it. Also, eBay will not be able to tell if you shipped within your stated handling time and you will receive a handling time defect on your account.