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Joan Cassell sent her iPhone XR to Gazelle for recycling, but a disagreement over its condition led her to request its return. Gazelle claimed the phone was mailed back, but Joan never received it. Tracking information showed it was sent, but no delivery evidence was provided. Gazelle insisted the phone was stolen and advised filing a police report. After contacting the company on her behalf, they admitted USPS lost the device and compensated Joan with $170, exceeding the original offer. This story highlights the challenges of returning used electronics.

Gazelle lost my iPhone. Can you help me find it?

August 2, 2024July 26, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Where is Joan Cassell’s iPhone? Gazelle says it sent it back to her, but there’s no evidence it was delivered. Whose responsibility is this lost phone?

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After UPS loses Vanessa Armendariz' return package to Amazon, she can't get her money back. Whose responsibility is this? And should she have to pay for someone else's mistake?

UPS lost my package! But is Amazon’s resolution fair?

April 26, 2025February 16, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

After UPS loses Vanessa Armendariz’ return package to Amazon, she can’t get her money back. Whose responsibility is this? And should she have to pay for someone else’s mistake?

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Here's a lost Pixel puzzle: UPS misplaced our reader's Amazon return. Can he get his $518 back from Amazon? Or will he lose his money?

Help! Amazon lost my Pixel phone and now it won’t refund me

August 26, 2024August 16, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

When Jack Price tries to return his Google Pixel 6 phone to Amazon through UPS, the phone gets lost. Will he ever get his $518 back?

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