Intermediate (B1/B2)

High-Utility Consumer Disputes — Ep 3: Lost Amazon/Courier Shipment | English B1-B2

Conversation Script

Customer

I ordered a package two weeks ago, and the tracking still says it's out for delivery.

Agent

I'm sorry to hear that; let me pull up your order number right away.

Customer

Sure, it's ending in 4487, and I paid extra for two-day shipping.

Agent

Got it, and it looks like the courier marked it as delivered yesterday afternoon.

Customer

Wait, really? I checked my porch, my mailbox, and even asked my neighbors.

Agent

That's strange, because there's usually a photo attached to confirm the drop-off location.

Customer

There's no photo here, and I'm starting to think it was left at the wrong address.

Agent

That actually happens more often than you'd think, especially in apartment buildings.

Customer

So what happens now, since the item clearly never reached me?

Agent

We'll open an investigation with the courier, but that usually takes about five business days.

Customer

Five days is a long time when I needed this for a birthday gift.

Agent

I completely understand, so let me go ahead and issue a refund instead of waiting.

Customer

That would be great, honestly, because I don't want to deal with this any longer.

Agent

No problem at all, the refund should hit your account within three to five days.