Duplicate tracking numbers are a continuing problem that Trump's Postmaster Generals can't fix.

[gwallace12345]

I am suffering from a duplicate tracking number issue because ebay sold me a packing label that has a used tracking number that is only one day old. Ebay blames the USPS but its a serious problem because Ebay won't pay until the package is documented delivered. Well, if the tracking number is assigned to multiple packages then how to know which tracking information is correct? This is really unprofessional and creates a huge problem for sellers. If you talk to an Ebay customer service person they act as if its something new. This is unacceptable.

[kalyoth]

The duplicate tracking numbers are an ebay issue & not the USPS or Postmaster - nor is it political. I have not experienced this issue. If you want to purchase postage online - just go to PirateShip - same pricing or better than ebay & I have yet to see anyone complaining.

[p2collectibles]

Had this issue on about 5-6 of my orders out of the total 21 packages I shipped out.

Some stated delivered ultimately on the ebay tracking progress and some are mis-shipped and bouncing around facilities...

Very frustrating from a seller standpoint if we LOSE the package (it being misdelivered) & LOSE on the money if that's the case, but my ebay representative stated that we as seller's should be covered but I hope they cover the buyer as well for whoever mistake this is on whether it's USPS or Ebay...

[2396angel]

It has happened to me twice in the last two days. Package is already in a different state 2 days before I take it to the post office. Then it shows up in tracking 2 or 3 different places in different states the same day. It gets delivered to Ohio when the address on label is in New Jersey.  Usually has been getting delivered to the right address a couple days later with no delivery scan Post office is now trying to get me pictures of packages to compare. They think it is an eBay issue. It is really taking up my time and causing me a lot of problems. Just glad to see I am not alone.

[kensgiftshop]

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@kalyoth wrote:

The duplicate tracking numbers are an ebay issue & not the USPS or Postmaster - nor is it political. I have not experienced this issue. If you want to purchase postage online - just go to PirateShip - same pricing or better than ebay & I have yet to see anyone complaining.

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USPS issues the tracking numbers, not Ebay.

I've heard it affected other sites, not just Ebay.

[kensgiftshop]

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@2396angel wrote:

It has happened to me twice in the last two days. Package is already in a different state 2 days before I take it to the post office. Then it shows up in tracking 2 or 3 different places in different states the same day. It gets delivered to Ohio when the address on label is in New Jersey.  Usually has been getting delivered to the right address a couple days later with no delivery scan Post office is now trying to get me pictures of packages to compare. They think it is an eBay issue. It is really taking up my time and causing me a lot of problems. Just glad to see I am not alone.

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No, not an Ebay issue, it's happening on other sites also.

[kalyoth]

Yes, but if your buying thru ebay, its an ebay issue. USPS only cares when its bought at the counter. ebay even has a fix - "buy it again & we will refund the bad tracking number."

I have yet to run into the issue & I buy thru ebay.