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Resolving Stalled or Delayed Cases

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(Support & Escalation – Seller & Buyer Guide)

Sometimes a case feels “stuck” — no updates, no movement, no clarity.
On Kingston Express, stalled cases are usually under review, waiting on verification, or paused for external checks — not ignored.

This guide explains:

  • Why cases stall
  • How to identify a true delay
  • What actions actually help
  • When escalation is appropriate
  • How Dispatched by Kingston Express reduces stalled cases

First: What “Stalled” Usually Means #

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Most “stalled” cases are actually:

  • Under evidence verification
  • Waiting on bank, courier, or customs input
  • Queued for specialist review

📌 No update does not mean no work is happening.


Common Reasons Cases Get Delayed #

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Cases often slow down due to:

  • Disputes or chargebacks
  • Missing or unclear information
  • International shipping checks
  • External parties (banks, customs, couriers)
  • High-volume periods

📌 Complexity increases review time.


How to Tell If a Case Is Truly Stalled #

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A case may be considered stalled if:
✔ It exceeds the stated response timeline
✔ No status change occurs for an extended period
✔ No follow-up request is issued

📌 Always compare against expected timelines first.


Step 1️⃣ Check the Case Status Carefully #

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Before acting:

  • Review the latest status
  • Read any instructions carefully
  • Confirm no action is required from you

📌 Many delays are waiting on user input.


Step 2️⃣ Confirm No Information Is Missing #

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Check whether:

  • Evidence was requested but not submitted
  • Clarification questions were missed
  • Files failed to upload correctly

📌 Incomplete info pauses cases.


Step 3️⃣ Wait the Full Review Window #

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If the case is:

  • Within normal timelines
  • Actively under review

✔ The best action is to wait

📌 Premature follow-ups reset queues.


Step 4️⃣ Follow Up the Right Way (If Truly Delayed) #

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If timelines are exceeded:
✔ Reply to the existing ticket
✔ Reference the ticket or order number
✔ Ask for a status update calmly

Example:

“Hello, this case appears to be beyond the stated review timeframe. Could you please confirm the current status?”

📌 Polite, single follow-ups work best.


Step 5️⃣ When Escalation Is Appropriate #

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Escalate only if:
✔ The case is clearly overdue
✔ No response after follow-up
✔ A process error appears likely

📌 Escalation without cause slows resolution.


What NOT to Do With Stalled Cases #

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❌ Open multiple tickets
❌ Re-submit the same request
❌ Message daily
❌ Escalate emotionally

⚠️ These actions push cases backward.


How Dispatchment Reduces Stalled Cases #

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Orders Dispatched by Kingston Express:

  • Use centralized records
  • Require fewer clarifications
  • Resolve faster internally

📦 Verified data prevents stalls.


When Delays Are Outside Platform Control #

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Some delays are unavoidable:

  • Bank chargeback reviews
  • Customs inspections
  • Weather or regulatory delays

📌 These are monitored, not ignored.


Turning Delays Into Prevention #

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After resolution:
✔ Identify what caused the delay
✔ Improve listings or documentation
✔ Use dispatchment where possible

📈 Prevention is the real win.


Final Rule (This Preserves Sanity) #

👉 Stalled does not mean stuck — it means under verification.

Users who understand timelines, follow up correctly, and rely on Dispatched by Kingston Express experience fewer delays, faster clarity, and smoother support outcomes 🎧📦🛡️

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