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 Author: Ineedthatbrick View Messages Posted By Ineedthatbrick
 Posted: Jan 22, 2026 18:51
 Subject: Customer asking for tracking implying they
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Ineedthatbrick (110)

Location:  USA, New Jersey
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Store: InNeedOfBrick
Hi,

Customer asking for tracking I understand, especially with the winter delays.
And unless I slammed, I try to post tracking right away. (Bricklink is not my
main income).

Lately I have couple customers who ask for tracking, and, while I update it
next to the order, I also check and so far only one was "weird". The
rest show "delivered". Customer never gets back to me after I provide
the tracking saying "Oh it show delivered but I don't have it". No
they silent. To me it feels like they are hoping I don't have tracking so
they can get the money back and free stuff? AM I paranoid?

Thanks
 Author: 1001bricks View Messages Posted By 1001bricks
 Posted: Jan 22, 2026 19:02
 Subject: Re: Customer asking for tracking implying they
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1001bricks (55782)

Location:  France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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In Help, Ineedthatbrick writes:
  Hi,

Customer asking for tracking I understand, especially with the winter delays.
And unless I slammed, I try to post tracking right away. (Bricklink is not my
main income).

Lately I have couple customers who ask for tracking, and, while I update it
next to the order, I also check and so far only one was "weird". The
rest show "delivered". Customer never gets back to me after I provide
the tracking saying "Oh it show delivered but I don't have it". No
they silent. To me it feels like they are hoping I don't have tracking so
they can get the money back and free stuff?


  AM I paranoid?

Yes.

If they ask for the tracking, give them, they have reasons (even if they're
stupid reasons, but you're not them so don't judge).

That's it, it's as simple as that.
 Author: peregrinator View Messages Posted By peregrinator
 Posted: Jan 22, 2026 19:11
 Subject: Re: Customer asking for tracking implying they
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peregrinator (1101)

Location:  USA, New Jersey
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Jan 21, 2003 Contact Member Seller
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Store: Faber Family Bricks
In Help, Ineedthatbrick writes:
  Hi,

Customer asking for tracking I understand, especially with the winter delays.
And unless I slammed, I try to post tracking right away. (Bricklink is not my
main income).

Lately I have couple customers who ask for tracking, and, while I update it
next to the order, I also check and so far only one was "weird". The
rest show "delivered". Customer never gets back to me after I provide
the tracking saying "Oh it show delivered but I don't have it". No
they silent. To me it feels like they are hoping I don't have tracking so
they can get the money back and free stuff? AM I paranoid?

Thanks

I really recommend adding tracking information by default (you can put it into
your Drive Thru message).
 Author: TallyToyBricks View Messages Posted By TallyToyBricks
 Posted: Jan 24, 2026 09:58
 Subject: Re: Customer asking for tracking implying they
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TallyToyBricks (4129)

Location:  USA, Florida
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Store: Tally Toy
  
I really recommend adding tracking information by default (you can put it into
your Drive Thru message).

Ditto
on your orders received page, turn on the option to display the tracking column,
adjust your Drive Trough message to include the tracking number. The added advantage
is the tracking number is now attached to the BL order, so easy to find if there
is an issue.

My process: print labels in PirateShip, copy tracking numbers to BrickLink, at
the end of the day send out Drive Trough messages.

I occasionally get a request for tracking, I just send it again - don't overthink
it.

Joe
 Author: marlinjc View Messages Posted By marlinjc
 Posted: Jan 24, 2026 08:52
 Subject: Re: Customer asking for tracking implying they
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marlinjc (760)

Location:  USA, Illinois
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Store: shipyard
In Help, Ineedthatbrick writes:
  Hi,

Customer asking for tracking I understand, especially with the winter delays.
And unless I slammed, I try to post tracking right away. (Bricklink is not my
main income).

Lately I have couple customers who ask for tracking, and, while I update it
next to the order, I also check and so far only one was "weird". The
rest show "delivered". Customer never gets back to me after I provide
the tracking saying "Oh it show delivered but I don't have it". No
they silent. To me it feels like they are hoping I don't have tracking so
they can get the money back and free stuff? AM I paranoid?

Thanks

At the post office I take a picture of the package after postage stickers are
on it.
The tracking number is on it. If it folds over the edge sometimes 2 pix are
needed.
I then email the photo to buyer if they ask for tracking info.
 Author: uticabrix View Messages Posted By uticabrix
 Posted: Jan 24, 2026 10:21
 Subject: Re: Customer asking for tracking implying they
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uticabrix (18982)

Location:  USA, New York
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Store: Utica Brix
Tracking #s can also now be found right on their Paypal.


In Help, marlinjc writes:
  In Help, Ineedthatbrick writes:
  Hi,

Customer asking for tracking I understand, especially with the winter delays.
And unless I slammed, I try to post tracking right away. (Bricklink is not my
main income).

Lately I have couple customers who ask for tracking, and, while I update it
next to the order, I also check and so far only one was "weird". The
rest show "delivered". Customer never gets back to me after I provide
the tracking saying "Oh it show delivered but I don't have it". No
they silent. To me it feels like they are hoping I don't have tracking so
they can get the money back and free stuff? AM I paranoid?

Thanks

At the post office I take a picture of the package after postage stickers are
on it.
The tracking number is on it. If it folds over the edge sometimes 2 pix are
needed.
I then email the photo to buyer if they ask for tracking info.
 Author: edk View Messages Posted By edk
 Posted: Jan 24, 2026 10:23
 Subject: Re: Customer asking for tracking implying they
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edk (9535)

Location:  USA, Michigan
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Store: Timeless Toy Bricks
In Help, Ineedthatbrick writes:
  Hi,

Customer asking for tracking I understand, especially with the winter delays.
And unless I slammed, I try to post tracking right away. (Bricklink is not my
main income).

Lately I have couple customers who ask for tracking, and, while I update it
next to the order, I also check and so far only one was "weird". The
rest show "delivered". Customer never gets back to me after I provide
the tracking saying "Oh it show delivered but I don't have it". No
they silent. To me it feels like they are hoping I don't have tracking so
they can get the money back and free stuff? AM I paranoid?

Thanks

I print labels through paypal (where payment originated) and rely on the email
sent to the buyer which includes the tracking number. The tracking number can
also be found by the buyer in the buyers paypal account quicker than asking a
seller for the tracking number.