Funds on hold due to Sendle's tracking updates halting - What now?

[alste2180]

I sold an item almost two weeks ago now - being the first item I've sold on Ebay I was informed by the website that my funds would be put on hold until delivery was confirmed. 

I made the choice (mistake, I know) to choose Sendle as they're an option recommended by Ebay, in which the tracking for this item was totally fine until receiving the update that the "Parcel is with a local delivery provider to complete delivery. It may not receive any further tracking updates." - there /hasn't/ been any further tracking updates post that message and it's been 5 business days since receiving that update for a parcel that's been sent within the same state. 

As I most likely won't receive an update that it's been delivered which would release my funds, I've sent a message to the buyer asking them to mark it as received if they can. Beyond this, is there anything that can be done? Has anyone has a similar experience? It just seems somewhat unreasonable to be waiting this long and to have no idea if I will ever receive the money I am owed.

[padi*0409]

Getting your buyer to leave positive feedback will sometimes help on the hold period for new sellers like yourself (up to 30 days hold on funds). Read the link below for more information.

https://www.ebay.com.au/help/selling/getting-paid/getting-paid-items-youve-sold/payments-hold?id=481...