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Appeal Types and Use Cases

If you have received a return request (RMA) and wish to appeal it, this guide will help you understand the process and requirements. We have outlined the different appeal types and use cases, the steps to submit an appeal, and the reasons why the appeal button may be disabled.

How To Appeal a Return

  1. From Menu (SP) select Orders > Returns.
  2. Search for or find the return number on your menu and click APPEAL.
  3. Select Appeal Type and follow instructions/provide information.
  4. On completion, a note will appear indicating “Appeal submitted”.

Appeal Types and Use Cases

There are several appeal types and use cases, depending on the reason for the RMA. Refer to below:

For each appeal type, you will need to provide specific information and documents based on the appeal reason.

Appeal Types: Item Not Received and Item Damage Return Appeals

When a customer claims they did not receive their order or if a customer claims their order was received with damage.

Appeal Type Reason Supporting Documents 
Proof of delivery Provide proof of delivery to verify that a customer’s order was successfully delivered.
  • Shipping carrier’s name
  • Parcel’s tracking information (this should match the tracking number sent to the customer)
  • Date and time of delivery by the carrier
  • Customers full shipping address
  • Proof of signature (if signature service was required)
  • Picture of delivery provided by carrier (if available)
Carrier claim number Provide proof of a carrier claim if a carrier loses or damages a parcel.
  • Shipping carrier’s name
  • The missing/damaged parcel’s tracking information (this should match the tracking number sent to the customer)
  • Proof of initiation of the carrier’s claims process
  • The customers full shipping address
Updated tracking number Update a missing or incorrect tracking number for an order.
  • Enter the carrier’s name in the field marked Ship Carrier and the tracking number in the field marked Tracking#
  • Failure to provide a new tracking number, or tracking that is invalid or cannot be traced, will result in a declined appeal and a refund issued to the customer on your behalf
Return not received Report a return “unreceived” that was initiated by a customer.
  • Provide notes about the return to assist Marketplace Support with the appeal process

** NOTE: Your appeal will be reviewed within 1-2 business days. We’ll notify you of the decision or if more information is needed. Not providing required information, per the appeal type selected, may result in a declined appeal and customer refund on your behalf.

Appeal Types: All Other Return Reason Appeals

After receiving a return, you’ll have 2 business days to inspect it. If the returned item has end-user damage, missing parts, or is incomplete, you will need to submit the appropriate appeal type.

The exception to this is if the item value is over $1,000 and also one of the subcategories listed below:

Monitors – LCD Flat Panel
LCD TV
Monitors – Portable & Touchscreen
Commercial TVs
Gaming Monitors
LED TV
Commercial Displays
Appeal Type Reason Supporting Documents 
Received Return With End User Damage Report a return that was received damaged.
  • Upload clear photos showing the return issue, including images of the retail packaging, shipping box, label, and packing materials
Received Incomplete Return Report a return that was received incomplete by the customer.
  • Upload clear photos showing the return issue, including images of the retail packaging, shipping box, label, and packing materials
Received Tampered Return Report a return that appears to have been tampered.
  • Upload clear photos showing the return issue, including images of the retail packaging, shipping box, label, and packing materials
Received Wrong Item Report the return of an item received, that is not the same as the original item sent to the customer.
  • Upload clear photos showing the return issue, including images of the retail packaging, shipping box, label, and packing materials

** NOTE: Your appeal will be reviewed and responded to within 1-2 business days. You will be informed if your appeal was approved or denied. DO NOT RETURN the item to the customer before a response is received. Sending the item back before receiving a response will result in a full refund issued to the customer on your behalf.

Updated on October 29, 2024

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