DC is free only via express and priority mail, if the seller does it electronically or has an account. If the seller doesn't, DC is not free. Another $0.50 to $0.60.
Even if the seller has an account, DC is NOT FREE for media mail/parcel post/first class. Seller still has to pay.
If you want updated tracking services, be willing to pay more for UPS, FEDEX, DHL. Another $2-$4.
Tracking # for USPS is not tracking # at all. It's just a Delivery Confirmation for the seller to confirm that the buyer has received the item. DC does not update during the transit period. Only when the item is delivered.
The only thing I would complain about is seller making you pay $7 for shipping, when they only ship via media mail for $1.50 for items less than 1lb.
Even if the seller has an account, DC is NOT FREE for media mail/parcel post/first class. Seller still has to pay.
If you want updated tracking services, be willing to pay more for UPS, FEDEX, DHL. Another $2-$4.
Tracking # for USPS is not tracking # at all. It's just a Delivery Confirmation for the seller to confirm that the buyer has received the item. DC does not update during the transit period. Only when the item is delivered.
The only thing I would complain about is seller making you pay $7 for shipping, when they only ship via media mail for $1.50 for items less than 1lb.