How do I track "multiple Carriers"??

[cupcake15]

I bought two laptops in one listing from a seller in the States, I got a tracking number that starts with UPAAB... and the carrier is "multiple Carriers",, and there was no other information or links I can click on.

From google searching, it is Ebay's own postage service or something?

My question is how do I even track it? And how reliable is this service? Why didn't the seller just use my traditional shipping company like USPS or UPS or something.

[padi*0409]

Try this tracking site I've found they're one of the best for worldwide tracking :-

http://www.17track.net/en/

[padi*0409]

To add, make very sure that the power supply to the laptop is compatible with 240volts as the US works on 110volts or you could fry the laptop (most are rated 110volts - 240volts but check anyway).  A voltage converter may be needed if the power supply isn't compatible with the Oz voltage.

[2106greencat]

It could be GSP, but even when USPS is used, once the goods arrive in Australia they are handed to another contracted carrier anyway as USPS is not a domestic Australian carrier.

If you enter your tracking you should be able to check the status, and when it arrives in Aus another tracking number will be provided that relates to the internal carrier.

At least I think that is how it works.

Lyndal is our expert on all things freight related, and she will hopefully check in later.

[padi*0409]

Nah, not GSP gc, there's 2 laptops showing in the last 30 days one from the US and one from Oz, but saying that the start of the tracking code is not one I've seen before.

"waits for Lyndal the Expert on Freight Thingies"

[cupcake15]

[padi*0409]

That comes up as an unknown number on 17track, maybe you should contact the seller and ask them to confirm the tracking number with you, though it's early days and the parcel may not have been scanned in the US yet (if it's actually a valid tracking number).

Hopefully lyndal will be around later to shed some light on this one..................

[lyndal1838]

That bis a GSP shipping tracking number.

Click on the number and it will open a window to track the item to Erlanger in Kentucky by USPS.  Once ther the parcel may sit for a few days until it is passed to FedEx for shipping to Australia.

When it is passed to FedEx you will see FEDKEB on the tracking.....click on that and you will follow the item to Australia where is will clear Customs (maybe a day or so) and will then be delivered by FedEx or maybe Australia Post depending on the size/weight.

If FedEx does not deliver to your area they will pass it on to another local courier.

For anyone who is interested the GSP number does not show on any of the usual tracking sites that I have found.....the only way the BUYER can track it is by clicking on the number they have been given.  No-one can find it for them on any eternal site as far as I know.

[cupcake15]

What is the advantage of GPS over going directly to Fedex or UPS or USPS? 

Seem to me all this complicated layer for nothing.

[horizon1907]

Your a much braver man than I. I would never buy this sort of thing from OS.