I want to share my experience on the Amazon Seller Forums regarding an issue I've encountered multiple times. Despite using Amazon Buy Shipping, I am still being held financially responsible for non-receipt claims from buyers.
Recently, on order ID: 111-2792083-0572210, a buyer claimed they did not receive the package. The order was shipped via Amazon Buy Shipping with USPS tracking number 9300120111412262165128. The tracking confirms delivery on January 8, 2025. However, despite providing this proof, Amazon refunded the buyer and deducted the amount from my seller account funds.
The official response from Amazon was:
"The customer reported an issue with delivery. In this case, the tracking information indicates delivered, but the customer did not receive the package. Because you provided sufficient information that proves the order was actually received by the customer, we will not count the claim against your Order Defect Rate."
While it is reassuring that my Order Defect Rate was not impacted, the financial loss remains. This raises serious concerns about the actual protection Amazon Buy Shipping offers to sellers. Speaking to customer service doesn't help either, as they simply create a case and return the same result, failing to explain why the funds are deducted from the seller.
I submitted an appeal on January 12, 2025, stating:
I am writing to formally appeal the decision regarding the A-to-Z claim for order #111-2792083-0572210. The order was shipped using Amazon Buy Shipping with USPS tracking number 9300120111412262165128 and was delivered on January 8, as confirmed by the final delivery scan.
According to Amazon's policies, when sellers use Amazon Buy Shipping and the package is scanned as delivered by the carrier, the seller should not be held responsible for non-receipt claims. Despite this, a refund was issued to the buyer in this case.
kindly request a review and reversal of this decision based on the following points: Use of Amazon Buy Shipping: The shipment was made using Amazon Buy Shipping, ensuring compliance with Amazon’s requirements for seller protection.
Confirmed Delivery: The USPS tracking number confirms delivery on January 8, with a completed scan at the buyer's address.
Policy Compliance: As per Amazon’s policy, sellers using Amazon Buy Shipping with confirmed delivery scans should be protected from A-to-Z claims for non-receipt. Furthermore, the use of Buy Shipping should not be funded by the seller, as stated in Amazon's policy: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/GB2FHL2QMQ5NT397
I just received an email stating the my appeal was denied
I am sharing this experience to gather insights and learn from other sellers who might have faced similar issues. Has anyone else had refunds issued despite using Amazon Buy Shipping and having proof of delivery? How can we ensure better protection as sellers in these situations?