Royal Mail: Ridiculously Poor Tracking updates - Why use RM?

[mach13-13]

Has anyone else looked at how many RM 48hr Delivery packages have no delivery update at all?

I'm predominantly an eBuyer, but im sick n tired of the poor tracking thats available when things are sent via Royal Mail.  especiallialy when large sums of money are involved..

Often there is just an 'ITEM SCAN' with no location... what value is that to anyone? with still no idea of when its going to be delivered. I rarely see 'Out for delivery' on any RM package

I just checked through my purchase history and 9 out of the 20 item items ive bought in the past few months have no 'delvered' update on them.

Why do sellers still use RM?

Other delivery options always offer detailed updates and accurate delivery times..

when suppliers use RM I honestly avoid them when I can

[barrieshepherd]

EBay does not (now) give sellers the option as far as I can see.  The Simple Delivery is imposed on UK eBay sellers.

I agree Royal Mail tracking is useless either via eBay links or directly on the RM site.  No updates along the parcels journey and of the six items I have sent only one was received in 48 hours - some took 5 days.