Maybe 2 months ago I sold a BB9000 on ebay for $211 shipped. I shipped via USPS priority flat rate. This was my first time shipping flat rate USPS and i had (stupidly) assumed that a tracking number was provided. After leaving the post office i wrote a message to the buyer saying i had shipped. Immediately he asked for a tracking number. I told him (again stupidly) that the post office didn't give me a tracking number but that i shipped priority and he should receive the package withing 2-3 days.
A few days goes by and he emails me saying he never got the package and he is filing a dispute.
Long story short, the post office won't help me, paypal won't release the money unless i provide a tracking number, and i am currently out $211. (the worst part is that i sold this for a friend and now a good deed turned out to cost me $211).
Now i have never had any problems with the post office and i cant imagine that the guy never got my package. i have no proof but i can see how the buyer could easily see this as an opportunity to get a free blackberry. am i screwed? is there anything i can do??
If you have a receipt from the post office it may help. And you should try to find out if that person was listed by anyone else as being a scammer. Unfortunately, there appear to be some bastards making a good living by claiming paypal and credit card refunds.
