I've had the same thing happen from several vendors.

The first time I got concerned, and called the vendor telling them the USPS had no record of receiving the shipment.

It bothered me until I received it.  Since then, I've ordered and received several shipments with no record available.

But, it's good to know I'm not the only impatient person when it comes to getting delivery.

It's nice to know it left Oshkosh, and arrived in Bloomington at such and such a time, and is scheduled for an on time delivery.

I'm always hoping for a day earlier.

I ship with USPS virtually 100 percent of the time (as the seller) and it DOES NOT track packages.

Also, if ebay (or paypal) is used to ship the item, delivery confirmation is FREE. (not .65 ; not .19 ; not .01 ; FREE)

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That's where I got the idea it was free.

I've had the same thing happen from several vendors.

The first time I got concerned, and called the vendor telling them the USPS had no record of receiving the shipment.

It bothered me until I received it. Since then, I've ordered and received several shipments with no record available.

But, it's good to know I'm not the only impatient person when it comes to getting delivery.

It's nice to know it left Oshkosh, and arrived in Bloomington at such and such a time, and is scheduled for an on time delivery.

I'm always hoping for a day earlier.

There's no record, because you haven't received shipment.  Once you receive the shipment, then there will be a record.

I've had the same thing happen from several vendors.

The first time I got concerned, and called the vendor telling them the USPS had no record of receiving the shipment.

It bothered me until I received it. Since then, I've ordered and received several shipments with no record available.

But, it's good to know I'm not the only impatient person when it comes to getting delivery.

It's nice to know it left Oshkosh, and arrived in Bloomington at such and such a time, and is scheduled for an on time delivery.

I'm always hoping for a day earlier.

There's no record, because you haven't received shipment. Once you receive the shipment, then there will be a record.

LOL.  Once I receive it, I don't need a record.  

When USPS tell me they have no record of such a number, it makes me wonder where the vendor got the number, if not from USPS.

Neither the vendor nor the USPS refer to it as a delivery confirmation.  Both call it a tracking number.

Rhino, glad to see I'm not only one scratching my head about Postal Service. ;D

I've had the same thing happen from several vendors.

The first time I got concerned, and called the vendor telling them the USPS had no record of receiving the shipment.

It bothered me until I received it. Since then, I've ordered and received several shipments with no record available.

But, it's good to know I'm not the only impatient person when it comes to getting delivery.

It's nice to know it left Oshkosh, and arrived in Bloomington at such and such a time, and is scheduled for an on time delivery.

I'm always hoping for a day earlier.

There's no record, because you haven't received shipment. Once you receive the shipment, then there will be a record.

LOL. Once I receive it, I don't need a record.

When USPS tell me they have no record of such a number, it makes me wonder where the vendor got the number, if not from USPS.

Neither the vendor nor the USPS refer to it as a delivery confirmation. Both call it a tracking number.

Sorry, FR, I'll explain one more time, because you're missing the purpose of the tracking ID.

Its A TRACKING NUMBER FOR RECEIPT CONFIRMATION, and its meant for the SENDER. You wouldn't need it after you got the shipment, you're right, LOL, but the record can't be created until you receive the shipment.

LOL.  Man, this is a funny thread.

Well, I guess I have been one of the Lucky One's. Generally,

I use USPS with complete satisfaction: best price; friendly,

courteous service; on time and no damage. Although more

expensive, I have had the same experience with both UPS

and Federal Express- no issues.

8-)

I've had the same thing happen from several vendors.

The first time I got concerned, and called the vendor telling them the USPS had no record of receiving the shipment.

It bothered me until I received it. Since then, I've ordered and received several shipments with no record available.

But, it's good to know I'm not the only impatient person when it comes to getting delivery.

It's nice to know it left Oshkosh, and arrived in Bloomington at such and such a time, and is scheduled for an on time delivery.

I'm always hoping for a day earlier.

There's no record, because you haven't received shipment. Once you receive the shipment, then there will be a record.

LOL. Once I receive it, I don't need a record.

When USPS tell me they have no record of such a number, it makes me wonder where the vendor got the number, if not from USPS.

Neither the vendor nor the USPS refer to it as a delivery confirmation. Both call it a tracking number.

That depends.  

From a sellers end, there are people out there that will attempt to scam you by claiming they never received an item.  If I have a delivery confirmation number with a date and time delivered the buyer has two options.

1.Back off and go away, he/she no longer has an argument.

2.Call the USPS and file a claim for insurance IF they decided to purchase insurance.  In this day and age, all of the delivery companies will drop a package off at your door and leave it if no one is home.  What's keeping anyone from taking it?  If you don't purchase insurance, you'll have an uphill battle getting compensation for the package.