Whatnot hands buyer problems to sellers: Seller Provided Support for all US accounts
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Whatnot hands buyer problems to sellers: Seller Provided Support for all US accounts
On September 1, 2026, Whatnot started rolling Seller Provided Support out to every US seller account. Buyer requests about missing, damaged or late items now go straight to the seller, who has two business days to respond. If the seller doesn't respond and the buyer escalates, Whatnot refunds the buyer and bills the seller. Premier Shops must also answer at least 95% of requests within two business days.
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A rule, not a fee. If you don't respond within two business days and the buyer escalates, Whatnot refunds the buyer and bills you the payout, buyer-paid shipping and processing fee (commission may also be charged). You have 14 calendar days to appeal a billback.
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The Reseller Index change tracker, "Whatnot hands buyer problems to sellers: Seller Provided Support for all US accounts," https://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-09-01-whatnot-seller-provided-support/, verified Oct 14, 2026. Free to reuse with a link (CC BY 4.0).
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