Merchant refuses refund for misdelivered order
Consumer ordered goods that were delivered to the wrong address. Both the shipping provider and merchant refused to issue a refund or take responsibility, leaving the buyer with no recourse. Highlights gaps in dispute resolution between merchants and carriers.
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