How can we prove that our goods were delivered?
I have recently been selling on Amazon. I applied for the high-value goods channel, which requires deliveries to be made by truck. This ensures that we get the customer's real phone number and contact them to schedule a delivery time. Sometimes, the provided phone numbers are unreachable, but we always communicate multiple times via email and phone to ensure the machine is accurately delivered to the customer.
Each delivery to the customer comes with proof of receipt. However, I have recently received two claims from customers stating they did not receive the goods. One order was over $800, and the other was over $1,200. I provided the logistics tracking information and proof of receipt to the customers and informed the claims team to verify the delivery status using the tracking numbers we provided.
After each shipment, we always provide the delivery channel and tracking number. Despite explaining the issue in detail and attaching the logistics tracking information, proof of receipt, and even delivery photos, the claims team does not recognize our evidence. They say they cannot confirm whether the goods were shipped. Do we need to go to the customers' homes to prove that the goods were delivered?
This is unacceptable. For issues of undelivered goods, the claims team only needs to check the tracking number through the channel we provided to see the logistics tracking and delivery proof, but they refuse to do so. Does CEVA Trucking Company's documentation hold no weight at all?
We have occasionally encountered customers lying about not receiving goods, but as long as we provided proof of receipt, Amazon would recognize it. However, recently, it seems they don't care. We provide sufficient evidence to prove that the customer received the goods, but they do not acknowledge it and say they cannot confirm the shipment.
This behavior of only believing the customer's word without investigating seriously harms sellers' interests. Why is this happening on Amazon? Amazon provided me with an appeal channel to verify, but they don't care. Even after appealing, they still say they can't confirm the machine was delivered, don't investigate, and even close our appeal channel.
I have opened multiple cases to report this issue, but they just forward our problem to the claims team and then there is no further response. This seriously infringes on the rights of sellers. Why is this rogue behavior happening? How can I prove my goods were shipped? How can I prove my goods were received? How can Amazon recognize sellers' rights? Do we have to file a lawsuit to protect our rights? Do the platform's policies have any effect?
35 replies
Seller_5YYyDBugyakvv
I've opened a lot of CASE's over this issue, but they just forwarded it, and it's been over a week since it happened, and none of them have gotten back to me.
Their claims team is favoring the customer.
The sales support team is again perfunctory to the seller.
How can we sellers survive with this kind of behavior?
Seller_5YYyDBugyakvv
Not only did they take the amount of my shipment, but they also made my ODR become almost over 1%, which seriously affected my Prime Day campaign declaration.
I suffered a huge loss.
Seller_cjKgXoBoKozyi
I'm SO sorry for you! This is sickening, and it appears Amazon will do absolutely nothing to help you. You have provided every proof possible. My advice is to absolutely have your attorneys take action against Amazon.
You need to understand Amazon is a for-profit company - for THEIR profit, not ours. With millions of Sellers, we're a dime a dozen. We come and go. 100% of Amazon's interest lies in BUYERS. The buyer wins virtually every time.
I wish it were otherwise.
Seller_8ukfZTPo00m66
Yeah, good luck. I have had numerous A to Z claims granted to the customer, despite even having pictures of their homes on the carrier website that matches the tracking number provided and pictures that match of their home from Google Earth. I swear, Bot handle these claims.
Seller_z9e6kTsdlMXsG
You have all the customer's information, proof they have your equipment, and proof they didn't pay you for it. Why haven't you filed a police report for theft yet? Just what you've written here should be enough for any judge with some sense to issue a warrant for a quick search which should turn up the stolen item, then press criminal charges so the buyer's name is out there, and you can finish with a civil case to recoup some of your losses in the unlikely event compensation to you isn't part of the deal for their criminal charges.
Seller_93ujO8D1dxA65
it is exactly same thing that I encountered. A-to-z team determines CEVA not delivered the goods to customer, saying that CEVA not update tracking information since June 7th, 2024. In fact, CEVA already delivered the goods to customer on June 4th, why request CEVA updates news after that?
I will keep appealing until my store is closed or i stop selling on Amazon.
Dominic_Amazon
Hi @Seller_5YYyDBugyakvv,
Dominic from Amazon here, happy to try to help. Do you utilize Amazon's Buy Shipping tool? If so do you request the customers sign for the packages before delivery can be made?
Best,
Dominic
Seller_UHVnOVHF8YpEx
You're right that Amazon doesn't care. As long as they make money with little effort, they're satisfied- even when you're not.
Seller_93ujO8D1dxA65
Today, I discovered a possible reason why A-to-z determined that CEVA has not completed the delivery. I have an A-to-z claim regarding this issue. CEVA's tracking information shows that the goods were delivered on June 4th, 2024. However, on June 7th, CEVA's tracking website displayed a new record with an "Estimated Delivery Date: 07-June-2024." A-to-z informed me that there have been no updates since June 7th, leading them to conclude that the goods were not delivered.
According to CEVA, some orders have been delivered by their agents, causing delays in updating the tracking information on their website.
I will appeal with this new evidence to A-to-z.
Hope this could be helpful for your case.