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Ebay numpty question

Hi, when selling on Ebay, I have updated the order status saying despatched etc.

Now buying a couple of items (I have paid with PayPal), where can I find out the status - is it despatched etc??

TIA

John

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  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 75,001 Ambassador
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    Hi, when selling on Ebay, I have updated the order status saying despatched etc.

    Now buying a couple of items (I have paid with PayPal), where can I find out the status - is it despatched etc??

    TIA

    John

    As a buyer you cannot see whether the seller has marked an item despatched or not. That option is only available on the seller pages.

    Soo
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  • debbiet
    debbiet Posts: 51 Forumite
    it would be great if it could be seen though, as a seller it would be quicker for me to click a button than email everyone to let them know stuff was on the way. I don't leave feedback until i know that the item has been recieved safely now (thanks to royal mail losing things) so i would find it very useful.

    debs
  • Jay_Hoe
    Jay_Hoe Posts: 43 Forumite
    Cheers,

    so what on earth is the point of the 'despatched' button if the buyer cant see it ::) ::) ::) ?
  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    The point is:-

    If you are a big seller you need to check what has been posted and what is still pending.

    I keep a wad of special and recorded delivery slips and e-mail the buyer with the tracking number the night before I post the item. Keeps them sweet... :P
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