Buyer/Seller Sourcing Question

[scentofivy]

I thought I posted this yesterday but can't find it and no notice of replies so trying again. I purchased an item for $30. I received USPS notification from the Seller, of delivery 3 days after I paid. I did not receive the purchase. The notification said delivery at 12:30pm. I checked everywhere, with mail carrier and with post office. Post Office said they had no package, and further no mail was delivered to my area at 12:30pm. My mail and packages for that day were delivered at 4:30pm. I filed a not received report to eBay. The Seller resent their USPS delivery confirmation. I then received another message from the Seller--this one all in CAPS and !!! that they had filed an eBay issue report. Seller said even if I eventually received the item, to not cancel the not received report. 4 days later, an Amazon truck pulled up and the driver handed me a package...it was the missing item. So I'm wondering how the Seller got a USPS delivery confirmation when clearly the item had not been shipped via USPS. I looked further into the Seller, who I see has negative feedback similar to my situation. Also, the Seller puts a Florida address in listing; but on Seller eBay record, it notes the Seller is in Thailand. I want to leave feedback that helps to inform other buyers. I have been on eBay for 20+ years--am always learning more. I'm not an Amazon shopper--I prefer supporting smaller eBay Sellers if at all possible, and I'm ok to spend a bit more to do this. If I was ok with an eBay Seller who uses Amazon drop-shipping, I would want to know that before I pay.  Something about this transaction just doesn't feel right. I'd appreciate any insight. Thanks.

[nobody*s_perfect]

Here's your thread from yesterday. It's under "Ask a mentor" rather than in the regular discussion boards, but it did get a useful reply:

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Ask-a-Mentor/Seller-Issue/td-p/34789846

[stainlessenginecovers]

My guess; seller gave you a different tracking number from USPS (already used or someone else in the area or shipped a small rock to anyplace in your zip code) then ordered the item from Amazon using their Prime Account so they could get free shipping- both a no-no at ebay and amazon. 

[fab_finds4u]

Did your package say gift receipt?

If not then they are using an Amazon Fulfillment warehouse in Florida which is allowed. 

[scentofivy]

Thank you for taking them time to reply. I'm always learning on eBay--and will take more care in looking at who I am buying from. I thought I had been covering that. Now I know better. I truly appreciate your wisdom!

[scentofivy]

Thank you for helping me. I really appreciate the super smart eBayers like you who take time to contribute to the community. Best to you.

[gosimus]

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[ahkh-3423]

Thank for sharing this

[scentofivy]

Hi, super helpful. Thank you so much for your time!

[scentofivy]

Hi, thanks, I understand. Still doesn't explain why I got a USPS confirmation from the Seller for the item which was never shipped via USPS. Just a confusing and disappointing transaction. Anyhow, I will investigate Sellers like this more carefully in the future. Thanks for your help!