Why can't a seller provide a tracking number for a Priority International package from the US? Something's not right about that. I wasn't only complaining about the length of time my Air International packages were taking. I was complaining about the total lacking of tracking and delivery information. I have since learned that some of my packages actually were delivered but I've received not one piece of tracking and delivery information on any of them. As such, you can not rely on Air International in the event of a PayPal buyer dispute from an unscrupulous buyer who receives a package and claims non-delivery. Priority International on the other hand DOES provide tracking and delivery information, presuming of course that one has the tracking #. FRANC
-----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Helmut Hamm Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 1:26 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] International Air Mail Experiment with Stamps.com As of today, I'm still waiting for a package apparently sent Priority Mail from the US around November 15... Unfortunately, the seller can't show a tracking number, so I had to file a Paypal claim. Several other purchases from the US are also delayed, regardless of the service used. An outgoing package to the US, sent Registered Mail on November 16 hasn't been delivered as well, last tracking status is from November 18. It's the holiday season, and I'm facing these problems every year, with international mail, serious delays are to be expected, regardless of the service use. Fortunately, sooner or later (almost) everything tends to show up again (sometimes MUCH later, though). Helmut Am 30.12.2011 um 23:43 schrieb Franc: I'd like to just follow up on my International Air Mail test using Stamps. com. I sent out parcels by International Air Mail on 12.12.11 to Australia and Europe. I was told that this method of shipping takes only 10 days or less, usually only five, as opposed to Priority International which allegedly can take longer if the parcel is stopped by costoms. I was also told that if the postage is purchased through stamps.com ,adequate tracking and delivery information would be provided to satisfy an Ebay/PayPal claim of non-delivery should the package be lost or should the buyer simply lie and claim non-receipt. Well, eighteen days later one of my four shipments, the one to Australia arrived. I know this because I received an e-mail from the satisfied buyer. Stamps. com provided not one bit of information in connection with tracking or delivery except to indicate that there was an Electronic Shipping notification on my part. Contrary to the myth, spread on this board, International Air Mail is not quicker or more reliable than Priority International and in the event of a claim of non-delivery or non-receipt, the buyer will be hard pressed to using the alleged tracking information that is provided by Stamps.com to substantiate shipment and delivery. I plan to continue to use Priority International for items valued over $150 and will pass the expense on to the buyer. That's the only assurance a buyer can have against bogus international PayPal/Ebay claims. FRANC Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
