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Reply to a buyer item not received claim

Not received claims need quick facts. Tracking plus a clear deadline protects both sides.

Last reviewed

Apologise and confirm details

Repeat the order and date.

Check the tracking

Look for the last scan and location.

Contact the seller

Ask for proof of dispatch.

Set a deadline

Give a date for the next update.

Offer a remedy

Explain refund or reship rules.

Close the loop

Confirm the outcome to both sides.

Questions

How long should buyers wait?

Allow the delivery window plus a few days.

Who pays for a lost parcel?

Follow your marketplace protection policy.

Can the AI answer these?

It shares tracking status. A person decides refunds.

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