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What Evidence Sellers Should Provide (and What NOT to Submit)

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(Seller Disputes & Protection – Seller Guide)

In disputes, evidence matters more than explanations.
On Kingston Express, decisions are based on clear, relevant records — not emotion, speed, or message length.

This guide shows sellers:

  • What evidence actually helps
  • What evidence is ignored or harmful
  • How evidence differs by dispute type
  • Why Dispatched by Kingston Express gives sellers stronger protection

Why Evidence Matters So Much #

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Evidence determines:

  • Who is responsible
  • Whether refunds are issued
  • If ratings are protected
  • If payouts are released

📌 Good evidence ends disputes quickly.


The Golden Rule of Evidence #

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👉 Submit facts, not feelings.

✔ Objective
✔ Verifiable
✔ Directly related to the order

❌ Long explanations
❌ Emotional messages
❌ Irrelevant files


Core Evidence That Helps in Most Disputes #

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The most useful evidence includes:

  • Order confirmation details
  • Delivery or dispatch records
  • Tracking updates (if applicable)
  • Listing title, images, and description
  • Message history (on-platform only)

📊 Platform records carry the most weight.


Evidence by Dispute Type (Important) #


1️⃣ Item Not Received (INR) #

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Best evidence:

  • Verified delivery confirmation
  • Address accuracy
  • Dispatchment delivery records

📦 Dispatched by Kingston Express

  • Platform delivery logs are usually sufficient

🚚 Seller-Managed Delivery

  • Courier proof of delivery is required

📌 Delivery data decides INR disputes.


2️⃣ Item Damaged on Arrival #

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Helpful evidence:

  • Packing standards used
  • Dispatchment handling records
  • Buyer-submitted photos

📦 Dispatchment orders often shift handling responsibility away from sellers.


3️⃣ Item Missing From Package #

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Helpful evidence:

  • Packing records
  • Dispatchment inventory logs
  • Order item list

📌 Packing accuracy is key.


4️⃣ Item Not as Described #

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Critical evidence:

  • Original listing title
  • Images used at time of sale
  • Description and specs
  • Variant selection

⚠️ This dispute is decided almost entirely by listing accuracy.


5️⃣ Late Delivery #

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Relevant evidence:

  • Original delivery estimate
  • Actual delivery date
  • External delay factors (if applicable)

📦 Dispatchment timelines are evaluated using platform estimates.


Evidence Sellers Should NOT Submit (Very Important) #

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❌ Personal opinions
❌ Screenshots of private messages
❌ Threats or accusations
❌ Off-platform communication
❌ Edited or altered files

⚠️ Bad evidence can hurt your case.


File Quality & Format Best Practices #

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✔ Clear images
✔ Readable text
✔ Correct order reference
✔ Minimal but complete

📌 One strong file beats five weak ones.


How Dispatched by Kingston Express Strengthens Evidence #

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For dispatched orders:

  • Packing is verified
  • Delivery is logged
  • Handling responsibility is traceable

📦 Platform records often outweigh seller submissions.


Common Evidence Mistakes Sellers Make #

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❌ Uploading too much
❌ Submitting irrelevant files
❌ Missing deadlines
❌ Responding emotionally

⚠️ Clarity beats volume.


When Sellers Don’t Need to Submit Anything #

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In some cases:

  • Dispatchment records are sufficient
  • Platform data resolves the issue

📌 Submitting unnecessary evidence can slow resolution.


Final Rule (This Wins Disputes) #

👉 Evidence should prove facts, not argue blame.

Sellers who submit clean, relevant evidence — and rely on Dispatched by Kingston Express for delivery verification — protect payouts, ratings, and long-term account health 🛡️📦⚖️

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