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Tracking Partial Refunds on AliExpress Multi-Item Orders

Learn how Fetch Order Tracking automates detection and tracking of partial refunds on AliExpress multi-item orders, preventing profit loss in your eBay dropshipping store.

Detecting Stuck-in-Customs Shipments from logistics_status

Proactively identify AliExpress orders stuck in customs using Fetch Order Tracking's logistics_status field. Minimize disputes and improve customer service.

Fixing the BST/UTC Date-Filter Bug in Dropshipping Order Pulls

Learn how the BST/UTC date-filter bug can pull incorrect orders in your dropshipping workflow and how to implement a robust timezone-aware solution.

AliExpress Buyer Protection: Track the Countdown in Your Sheet

Don't miss AliExpress buyer protection deadlines. Integrate gmt_refund and auto-detect refund opportunities directly in your Google Sheet for proactive dropshipping management.

Preventing Duplicate AliExpress Orders for eBay Sales

Learn how Fetch Order Tracking identifies duplicate AliExpress orders placed for a single eBay sale, helping dropshippers avoid wasted spend and improve efficiency.

AliExpress Tracking Number Changes Mid-Transit: What to Do

Handle AliExpress tracking number changes mid-transit efficiently. Learn to identify issues, update eBay, and manage customer expectations for smooth dropshipping.

Track AliExpress Seller Cancellations Before Buyers Noticed

Proactively identify and manage AliExpress seller cancellations in your Google Sheet. Fetch Order Tracking flags 'end_reason' and 'order_status' changes for quick action.

Reconcile eBay GBP Payouts with AliExpress USD Costs

Streamline reconciliation for eBay GBP payouts and AliExpress USD costs. Learn to track currency conversions, fees, and refunds for accurate profit insights.

Bulk-Uploading Tracking to eBay via Fulfillment API

Automate eBay tracking number uploads for AliExpress dropshipping orders using the Fulfillment API. Learn to structure requests for efficient bulk updates.

The most dangerous parcel is the one with no first scan

An AliExpress order can sit for a week with a tracking number that never gets its first scan. It looks shipped. It isn't moving. Here's why that gap is the one to watch.

Your late shipment rate is a lagging indicator, and that's the problem

By the time eBay's late shipment rate flags a problem, the orders that caused it are weeks old and already counted. The fix is watching dispatch delays before they become a metric.

Message the buyer before the delivery date passes, not after

The difference between a five-star sale and an Item Not Received case is often one message sent 48 hours before the estimated delivery date instead of a day after.

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