Adding Tracking Number To Sold/Shipped Item on My Ebay

[snoopwiz]

Hey all. As I'm sure most are aware, the only options given us (sellers) when trying to load a tracking number is either Canada Post or UPS. I pretty much ship exclusively Fed-Ex, except for the occasional Canada Post small packet (no tracking number anyways). 

Even though I email my buyers with ship confirmation and tracking info, I would like to be able to add that info to the "my ebay" page to ensure a guaranteed 5 on shipping time. Of couse, as it is structured, I cannot do that. I have spoken to 2 eBay c/r reps who basically told me I was S.O. L unless I decided to change carriers. Anyone know a workaround for this? Am I missing something obvious? Thanks for any and all suggestions. Have a great upcomming long weekend.

[pierrelebel]

To add a Fed-Ex tracking number to a transaction, do it through PayPal, not eBay.

At the bottom of every "detail" page at PayPal, you have a link to add tracking number.  Fed-Ex is one of the carrier options offered.

Good Luck.

[pierrelebel]

"I would like to be able to add that info to the "my ebay" page to ensure a guaranteed 5 on shipping time"

"guaranteed 5" ????

[snoopwiz]

Hey, thanks for the heads up. For some reason, I had thought, that, just like using free shipping gets you the auto 5 for ship cost dsr, loading your tracking number into the system, and shipping within your "promised"  time (as per your auction) that too would qualify for the auto 5 for ship time DRS. Or just another late 60's flashback? Thanks!

[pjcdn2005]

It's real, not a flashback and since this is from .ca, it looks like it is applicable to Canadian sellers that use UPS or FedEx

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You will automatically receive a 5-star shipping time detailed seller rating if:

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  You specify 1-day handling.

  
  
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  You upload UPS, or FedEx supported tracking information by the end of the next business day Pacific Time after the buyer's payment clears.

  
  
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  Delivery Confirmation or tracking shows confirmed delivery 4 business days from when the payment clears—or—within your estimated delivery time if it's less than 4 days (for example, overnight shipping).

  
  

  In some instances, there may be a delay in processing your shipping details, and buyers may be able to leave you a detailed seller rating for shipping time. If you have met the automatic 5-star shipping time requirements, your rating will be adjusted to 5 stars.

  
  
  
  

[snoopwiz]

Thanks much for digging that out for us.

[femmefan1946]

You could also add the "tracking"  number to your feedback, making it do something useful besides stroking your buyer's ego. Not that there is anything wrong with that.