Seller Often Not Identified on Package

[dale1448]

Numerous times recently, I've received items (many from China) where the shipper is not clearly identified. When the shipper is either not identified or is different from the person/firm selling the item, it often becomes nearly impossible to identify which package came from whom, especially when similar items are ordered from different suppliers.
Is there a means by which sellers can be requested to clearly identify themselves on their packaging?

[momcqueen]

A conscientious seller will always include a Return Address and, more importantly, a Packing Slip. The latter is done especially so that the receiver knows from whom the package came. So let's ponder that for a moment. If your packages are coming virtually anonymously, it's either because the shipper is a totally different person or entity than the seller, or the seller/shipper wishes to distance themselves from the transaction. 

You can try to ask your sellers specifically to include a packing slip on subsequent purchases, but if you're making purchases from sellers like those I am describing above, it probably will do no good. 

[femmefan1946]

Your best bet might be keeping notes about what you have ordered.

For example , print out the listing you ordered from, because unlike the other forms that would have a picture along with the transaction number.

The transaction number for eBay or Paypal may also be on the packing list if there is one, or even on the label.