Fall Update - Ruh-Roh?

Just noticed on the Fall Update FAQ, the following.  Read the words carefully. Do I see the proverbial poop hitting the fan over this one?

 

If I have tracking that proves an item was delivered even though there's an "item not received" claim, will you close the claim against me?

 

It's an unfortunate reality of ecommerce that items are sometimes stolen or lost on their way to the buyer. Ultimately, it's the seller's responsibility to ensure their orders make it into their buyer's hands, and it's important they plan for the occasional lost or stolen item.

We will always do everything we can to help mitigate this risk for our sellers and will even cover the cost of the item in certain situations. The best way to protect yourself is to upload tracking for each order you receive as soon as possible.

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I didn't notice that comment but last night I noticed a discussion about it on the .com  sellers board. I haven't gone back to the discussion today but in that thread they said that the reps said in the .com update thread that if tracking info was entered before an inr claim was opened, the seller would be covered if tracking showed as being delivered to the correct address.   I haven't read the .com seller update thread yet so I can't confirm that was what was actually said.

 

You should ask about it on our seller update thread.

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Thanks. Seems like comments are popping up in different forums under various titles. I will wait a bit and let the dust settle. Personally I have never entered a tracking number, other than the 2 or 3 times a year an INR claim comes around. Then and only then did I ever find the need to.

I always managed my own (yes eBay, they are my, not yours) buyers expectations for delivery time right in my listings and in my "thank you" email.


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I view adding the tracking number as "customer service" so the customer can watch it make the journey.....so I always add it anyway.....
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All my packages are shipped with a Tracking Number and uploaded on eBay at the time of mailing.

 

I also send a detailed message to all my buyers that the package has been shipped with the tracking number and the time period to expect delivery. I also mention that there maybe delays due to customs processing.  I don't always get a reply from my buyers but that doesn't mean they don't read it.

 

It's always good to cover all your bases and I'm sure the buyer appreciates a personal note from the seller.....

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