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Claims items not delivered

I have had 2 buyers say their items did not deliver in that last few days even though the tracking from USPS says that they did.  What do we do in these situations?  Once I have shipped the items and the tracking shows they delivered, it is beyond my ability to do anything about it.  This is so frustrating!!

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Claims items not delivered

If they filed an INR (item not received claim) then upload tracking to the claim. Buyers are responsible for providing a secure delivery location. Sellers are not responsible for refunds when a package is successfully delivered @thriftymayhem .

Whether they filed an INR or not you can send them a message.

Buyer,

According to tracking [number/carrier], your package was delivered on [date]. Here are some steps you can take to try and locate the package.

1. Call your local PO and ask them to check the GPS coordinates to make sure it wasn't delivered to a neighbor.

2. If they confirm it was delivered to your address, ask them to check with the carrier to find out where the package was left. Sometimes carriers will leave packages by the garage or behind the bushes if they think it's more secure.

3. Check with other members of your household and your neighbors to see if someone else picked up the package and put it aside for you.

4. If you come to the conclusion that the package was stolen off your porch then you can file a report with the police, USPS and your homeowners insurance.

5. If theft is a pattern in your area, then look into more secure delivery options such as a box for your porch, a PO box, or having packages delivered to a friend/family member or your work address.

Seller

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If buyer files an item not received case with eBay, you must respond with the tracking #. Case will close in your favor. Failure to respond, and you lose. Other than that, buyer should ask neighbor, or other household member, sometimes USPS marks item as delivered ahead of time. Maybe buyer has been a victim of porch pirates, not your fault.

 

 

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Claims items not delivered

If they filed an INR (item not received claim) then upload tracking to the claim. Buyers are responsible for providing a secure delivery location. Sellers are not responsible for refunds when a package is successfully delivered @thriftymayhem .

Whether they filed an INR or not you can send them a message.

Buyer,

According to tracking [number/carrier], your package was delivered on [date]. Here are some steps you can take to try and locate the package.

1. Call your local PO and ask them to check the GPS coordinates to make sure it wasn't delivered to a neighbor.

2. If they confirm it was delivered to your address, ask them to check with the carrier to find out where the package was left. Sometimes carriers will leave packages by the garage or behind the bushes if they think it's more secure.

3. Check with other members of your household and your neighbors to see if someone else picked up the package and put it aside for you.

4. If you come to the conclusion that the package was stolen off your porch then you can file a report with the police, USPS and your homeowners insurance.

5. If theft is a pattern in your area, then look into more secure delivery options such as a box for your porch, a PO box, or having packages delivered to a friend/family member or your work address.

Seller

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Claims items not delivered

Thank you!! That is all very great advice and comments I can use moving forward! 👍👍😁

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Claims items not delivered

As a heads up, in the event that the buyer doesn't follow through with this (as recently happened to me), and leaves you a negative feedback, eBay won't remove it. They're just so wonderful 🙂

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