International Seller Provided AusPost Tracking

wllblsstn · ‎25-02-2022

Hello eBay,

I recently bought an item from a seller based in Canada but shipping from Hong Kong. Today, I just received tracking in the form of an Australian Post tracking number. Is this normal or is it a fake tracking scam? I've always though AusPost tracking numbers can only be acquired if the sender location is in Australia.

Also, regarding the seller's feedback, the seller has 93 positive and 1 negative feedback which says that the seller has sold a fake item. The seller's feedback score is only 76. Are there hidden negative feedbacks? Is it possible to have a feedback score that is less that the number of positive feedbacks?

I'm getting suspicious vibes because the seller claimed that the item I purchased came from a store he works at and when I contacted the store, they mentioned that they never sold such item.

The seller also sells other things which are located elsewhere, such as this https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/384728065966?hash=item59939467ae:g:jP0AAOSwMypiBfVn which is shipped from Vancouver. Doesn't make sense

Thank you

padi*0409 · ‎25-02-2022

@wllblsstn wrote:
Hello eBay,

Not eBay here, just members like yourself.

I recently bought an item from a seller based in Canada but shipping from Hong Kong. Today, I just received tracking in the form of an Australian Post tracking number. Is this normal or is it a fake tracking scam? I've always though AusPost tracking numbers can only be acquired if the sender location is in Australia.

AP does offer a service from China/Hong Kong, so no problem there

Also, regarding the seller's feedback, the seller has 93 positive and 1 negative feedback which says that the seller has sold a fake item. The seller's feedback score is only 76. Are there hidden negative feedbacks? Is it possible to have a feedback score that is less that the number of positive feedbacks?

Any multiple feedback from the same buyer/seller within 7 days only counts as one in the total shown.

I'm getting suspicious vibes because the seller claimed that the item I purchased came from a store he works at and when I contacted the store, they mentioned that they never sold such item.

The seller also sells other things which are located elsewhere, such as this https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/384728065966?hash=item59939467ae:g:jP0AAOSwMypiBfVn which is shipped from Vancouver. Doesn't make sense

Apart from that one item all the sellers items are being drop-shipped from Hong Kong.

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wllblsstn · ‎25-02-2022

Ahhh, thank you Padi.
Never came across a seller like this so I'm glad that you have cleared it up. I guess for now, all I can do is wait and trust the seller.

Appreciate it. Have a nice day 😄

padi*0409 · ‎25-02-2022

No worries, happy to help you out. You have a good day as well.

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jellybirddesigns · ‎25-02-2022

Sounds like he is drop shipping some of his items, which many sellers do. They live in one country, but send items from China. Looking at the listings, there's a good chance anything sent from Hong Kong is counterfeit. The watch is possibly ok and is part of his personal belongings with him in Canada.

When an item enters Australia, Aus Post often put their own label on it, which changes the tracking number to an Aus Post one.

jellybirddesigns · ‎25-02-2022

Just to add - I've had a look and these items are available through AliExpress, which means they are counterfeit/knockoffs. If you go to their website, and type in Mastermind Japan, (for example), you get a heap of listings for very cheap prices.

zanadoo_56 · ‎28-02-2022

I can also confirm Aust Post accepts Hong Kong tracking, as I discovered with a purchase last year.

wllblsstn · ‎01-03-2022

I have done an extensive research on taobao, and yes, unfortunately, the item I purchased is fake. Found a taobao seller using the same photos and it looks like this ebay seller has simply photoshopped the watermark (it's obvious if you compare and zoom in). I have reported it to eBay and also messaged the seller. Not much I can do for now unless if seller provides refund before shipping. Otherwise, I have to wait for the item to arrive and then open up a case.

Ahh, it's not often I get fooled. https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.192.469f7d578DSEJl&id=668043220749&ns=1&abbucket=19#...

jellybirddesigns · ‎01-03-2022

Once it arrives, you can open a case for Not as Described. The seller may ask you to return the item - under no circumstances do this unless they forward the postage funds to do so (highly unlikely). I wouldn't even bother communicating with them again.

wllblsstn · ‎01-03-2022

I'm not sure how Not As Described disputes work with eBay, but with Paypal disputes, from experience, we need to return the item and provide tracking to receive the refund. So with an eBay dispute, I shouldn't return unless the seller reimburses the return postage?