$1 eBay Standard Envelope Shipping

[rp12367]

• Does anybody know how this system actually works? I am having a problem with an envelope showing delivered that I never received. I went to USPS this afternoon and they told me that the tracking number is bogus? They said it does not exist in their system at all, the postmaster even went through my informed delivery images and said it does not show on my carriers route for the day. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[bravesfan1319]

USPS does not have the ability to track these numbers. The only place tracking is updated is on Ebay.  There is some sort of integration between their address scanning via regular envelopes that communicates an update to Ebay. With that said.... from my experience so far, a delivery scan with Ebay's new tracked envelope just means it went through the conveyor belt at your local facility. It usually shows up within 2-3 days after the delivery scan for the tracked envelope.

[martin2001]

you may subscribe to ecommerce bytes to learn what current mostly on ebay. Just today they had an article about what you are asking for:

https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/blog/blog.pl?/pl/2021/3/1615424342.html

These numbers are legitimate but are only scanned on route. Post office scanner (or the hand -held scanner) are not programmed to recognize these numbers.

You may perhaps educate your postmaster ...;  ;-)r

[rp12367]

Hi, Thanks for the help, if they are not hand scanned when placed in your mailbox how can eBay say it was delivered? 

[donsdetour]

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Weekly-Chat-with-eBay-Staff/Community-Chat-March-10-1-00-pm-PT-General... 

[rp12367]

Thanks for all the links but tyler@ebay still does not answer the question. eBay keeps giving double talk and PC answers. Bottom line is does my letter carrier scan the new eBay Standard Shipping Envelope as he/she places in my mailbox? It is a simple yes/no answer? Thanks tyler@ebay

[tools*]

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@rp12367 wrote:

Thanks for all the links but tyler@ebay still does not answer the question. eBay keeps giving double talk and PC answers. Bottom line is does my letter carrier scan the new eBay Standard Shipping Envelope as he/she places in my mailbox? It is a simple yes/no answer? Thanks tyler@ebay

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No

[ise710]

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@rp12367 wrote:

I went to USPS this afternoon and they told me that the tracking number is bogus? They said it does not exist in their system at all, the postmaster even went through my informed delivery images and said it does not show on my carriers route for the day.

Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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If you paid with PayPal, whether from your balance, with a check, or by card @rp12367 file an Item Not Received dispute here, then go back immediately and click Escalate to PayPal.

You've already done more than a fair share of investigation; now it's time to either get your item or your refund. And if the item eventually arrives, you can close the case or repay your seller, as appropriate.

[rp12367]

I just got off the phone with eBay what a joke... Now they claim that the card shows movement today and the agent says that's odd because it shows as delivered already? This system is going to be a nightmare.... I will not be using it as a seller and if anyone else is offering it as an option when I buy I will pay the extra two or three dollars so I know I will receive the item. 

[jcaterstore]

it really should only be used for really cheap cards that arent worth sending via bubble mailer with tracking. Anything of value (above $5) should be sent BMWT and not by PWE