Is it best to ship with tracking number in case buyer says didn't receive but it's much more expensive to ship to Europe

[northernboy12]

Shipping from Canada with tracking number to U.S. not so bad but to Europe a lot more than no tracking but then you never know if they say they didn't receive and did.

[scifan57]

You don't need full tracking,just delivery confirmation. For expensive items,definitely use delivery confirmation. For less expensive items,it's your call. You can send with a service that includes insurance and if the item never arrives,you can refund the buyer and open a postal insurance claim to recover your cost.

[dmil8030]

Yes, 'northernboy', it is costly to ship Delivery Confirmed, but whether or not it is TOO expensive is up to you.  How much are you willing to risk?

You are right, - a lot of false 'not received' claims, so you will have to make a decision.  On higher priced items it is probably a good idea, and sometimes a buyer's outgoing feedback can give you a clue. 

And just so you know, items over $250 US are required to be sent Delivery Confirmed with signature.  That is so you keep your seller protection.  

Oh, and you were aware of the 21-day hold on payments to new and infrequent sellers, yes?