Tracking # uploaded

[77unc11]

If a seller provides a tracking # does that mean they had to pay for the postage do get that  tracking number. ?.. The tracking # is uploaded to My ebay page but it stills says "not in the possesion of the USPS " or "awaiting possesiom" something like that

[nobody*s_perfect]

Yes. The tracking number is issued, and entered into the transaction, when the seller purchases the postage label through eBay (or another online postage provider).

Then the package has to get to the post office to get scanned into the system, so there is a delay depending on how long it takes the seller to ship the item.  Almost all Post Offices are closed on Sundays, so don't expect a scan before some time tomorrow at the earliest.

[77unc11]

Thank you for your reply.....My item was quite heavy and it was being shipped from Washington Sate to Pennsylvania they only charged me $40... The tracking # has been up since Friday I paid last Sunday....but you are saying to get that tracking number they had to pay the $40 postage....

[myboardid]

They may have already mailed it - many times the Post Office doesn't always scan the tracking, especially when they are super busy during the holidays.  It is possible the package may show up at your address without ever being scanned. 

[ed8108]

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@myboardid wrote:

They may have already mailed it - many times the Post Office doesn't always scan the tracking, especially when they are super busy during the holidays.  It is possible the package may show up at your address without ever being scanned. 

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It may even show up at some other address.

Misdelivery sometimes happens.

[sam9876]

"but you are saying to get that tracking number they had to pay the $40 postage...."

A tracking number can be purchased for less than $3.