What to do if you have shipping problems
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Find out what steps you can take if you encounter a problem after an item has been shipped, for example, if the item was damaged in shipping. If you're looking for general shipping information, you can find it in the Packing & shipping items page.
Remember, the seller is responsible for the item until it is in the buyer's possession. eBay protects buyers if items arrive damaged, and sellers should consider insuring their items to protect themselves against loss.
Information for buyers
The item you bought hasn't arrived yet. |
Click the View order details link at the top of the page. On the Order details page, you can check the estimated delivery date to determine when your item should arrive. If you can't find tracking information on eBay, you can open a case in the Resolution Center.
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The item you bought arrived damaged. |
Open a case in the Resolution Center and work out a solution with the seller. |
You feel the seller charged excessive shipping. |
If you feel that the seller has violated this policy, click the Report link at the bottom of the selling practices policy.
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Information for sellers
The item you sold was lost or damaged in shipping. |
If you insured the package, contact the shipping company or insurance company to file a claim. If you used ShipCover on eBay, you can file a claim directly from My eBay.
Note: Even if the item was not insured, you're still responsible for the item until the buyer receives it.
Contact the buyer to work out a solution. If you file an insurance claim, the shipping company or the insurance company may need to contact the buyer to verify the claim and inspect the item and its packaging before resolving your claim.
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The item was returned undelivered. |
It's the seller's responsibility to ship the item to the address on the eBay Order details page or the PayPal Transaction Details page. It's the buyer's responsibility to have the correct address on his or her transaction.
If you shipped the item to the address on the eBay Order details page or the PayPal Transaction details page, and it was returned, please contact the buyer to work out a solution. If the buyer still wants the item, the buyer will need to reimburse you for the additional shipping costs. If you'd like, you can send the buyer a PayPal invoice for this cost. When you ship an item, be sure to use tracking and email the tracking number to your buyer. |
