Help on US address
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Join Date: Feb 2014
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Help on US address
Hi all = )
Sorry, i searched all over the internet, i didn't find a apropriate place to ask this, so i may get help from you here
I live in Brazil, but my auntie bought a house in Orlando and gave me the address, so i could ship things to there when she's there. The moment arrived and i bought something from a store, i gave them the address as follow:
Name
xxxxx Villanova Dr #105
Orlando FL 32837
United States
The package arrived as it should, ok, so i thought it was the time to try ebay, but when i put the address on my ebay page, it forces me to change a few things and the address gets like this:
Name
xxxxx Villanova Dr Apt 105
Orlando FL 32837-xxxx
United States
I searched on google and checked that wasn't a big deal, since it just point more specifically to the house, so i bought something anyway.
The thing is, on the tracking it says "delivered", but this package is nowhere to be found, they checked every possible place the package could be dropped, but no luck.
I won't open a case on ebay or any sort of thing, the seller did what was supposed to do, so i just wondering what could happened...
So, i ask for your help, does that address change that ebay forced me to do could somehow change the destination? I'm very confused
Thanks for all!!
Sorry, i searched all over the internet, i didn't find a apropriate place to ask this, so i may get help from you here

I live in Brazil, but my auntie bought a house in Orlando and gave me the address, so i could ship things to there when she's there. The moment arrived and i bought something from a store, i gave them the address as follow:
Name
xxxxx Villanova Dr #105
Orlando FL 32837
United States
The package arrived as it should, ok, so i thought it was the time to try ebay, but when i put the address on my ebay page, it forces me to change a few things and the address gets like this:
Name
xxxxx Villanova Dr Apt 105
Orlando FL 32837-xxxx
United States
I searched on google and checked that wasn't a big deal, since it just point more specifically to the house, so i bought something anyway.
The thing is, on the tracking it says "delivered", but this package is nowhere to be found, they checked every possible place the package could be dropped, but no luck.
I won't open a case on ebay or any sort of thing, the seller did what was supposed to do, so i just wondering what could happened...
So, i ask for your help, does that address change that ebay forced me to do could somehow change the destination? I'm very confused

Thanks for all!!
Last edited by yard; Feb 7, 2014 at 10:25 pm Reason: Not Miami, it's Orlando, my fault
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Hi all = )
Sorry, i searched all over the internet, i didn't find a apropriate place to ask this, so i may get help from you here
I live in Brazil, but my auntie bought a house in Miami and gave me the address, so i could ship things to there when she's there. The moment arrived and i bought something from a store, i gave them the address as follow:
Name
xxxxx Villanova Dr #xxx
Orlando FL 32837
United States
The package arrived as it should, ok, so i thought it was the time to try ebay, but when i put the address on my ebay page, it forces me to change a few things and the address gets like this:
Name
xxxxx Villanova Dr Apt xxx
Orlando FL 32837-xxxx
United States
I searched on google and checked that wasn't a big deal, since it just point more specifically to the house, so i bought something anyway.
The thing is, on the tracking it says "delivered", but this package is nowhere to be found, they checked every possible place the package could be dropped, but no luck.
I won't open a case on ebay or any sort of thing, the seller did what was supposed to do, so i just wondering what could happened...
So, i ask for your help, does that address change that ebay forced me to do could somehow change the destination? I'm very confused
Thanks for all!!
Sorry, i searched all over the internet, i didn't find a apropriate place to ask this, so i may get help from you here

I live in Brazil, but my auntie bought a house in Miami and gave me the address, so i could ship things to there when she's there. The moment arrived and i bought something from a store, i gave them the address as follow:
Name
xxxxx Villanova Dr #xxx
Orlando FL 32837
United States
The package arrived as it should, ok, so i thought it was the time to try ebay, but when i put the address on my ebay page, it forces me to change a few things and the address gets like this:
Name
xxxxx Villanova Dr Apt xxx
Orlando FL 32837-xxxx
United States
I searched on google and checked that wasn't a big deal, since it just point more specifically to the house, so i bought something anyway.
The thing is, on the tracking it says "delivered", but this package is nowhere to be found, they checked every possible place the package could be dropped, but no luck.
I won't open a case on ebay or any sort of thing, the seller did what was supposed to do, so i just wondering what could happened...
So, i ask for your help, does that address change that ebay forced me to do could somehow change the destination? I'm very confused

Thanks for all!!

Last edited by NewbieRunner; Feb 7, 2014 at 9:13 am Reason: masking actual address
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Hi. The change made is ok and normal in the US. The 5 number zip (postal) code covers a large area but by adding the next four numbers, the area of the zip (postal) code becomes very small and more precise. But if its the wrong city as the previous poster mentioned, that is a problem.
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Welcome to FT, yard!
I have edited the address you posted to protect your aunt's privacy. Although CommunityBuzz may not be the right forum for this type of question the address you supplied and the zip code seem to point to the sourthern outskirts of Orlando FL, so I assume your aunt is in Orlando rather than in Miami. I hope jdtravel has answered the rest of your question.
I will keep the thread open until you have had a chance to respond.
NewbieRunner
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I have edited the address you posted to protect your aunt's privacy. Although CommunityBuzz may not be the right forum for this type of question the address you supplied and the zip code seem to point to the sourthern outskirts of Orlando FL, so I assume your aunt is in Orlando rather than in Miami. I hope jdtravel has answered the rest of your question.
I will keep the thread open until you have had a chance to respond.
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Welcome to FT, Yard!
32837 is an Orlando zip code so this address looks correct. Does the apartment complex have a management/leasing office? If they did not get an answer at your aunt's apartment, check with the office, it's probably there.
Google found this phone number for the management office: (407) 857-5994.
Good luck finding your package!
32837 is an Orlando zip code so this address looks correct. Does the apartment complex have a management/leasing office? If they did not get an answer at your aunt's apartment, check with the office, it's probably there.
Google found this phone number for the management office: (407) 857-5994.
Good luck finding your package!
Last edited by Traveller; Feb 7, 2014 at 2:53 pm
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Join Date: Feb 2014
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Hi people o/
Sorry, my mistake, no Miami, yes Orlando
I'm 100% sure i gave the right address, ebay just added the +4 digit on the zip number and changed the #xxx to Apt xxx.
As you guys are saying that's still the same address, i'm very confused, we did searched all the possible places but still haven't found it. We realized that packages from fedex / dhl is delivered to the main gate (general place, as it's a condominium) and the ups / usps are delivered to our mailbox. We checked them both and i don't believe someone would stole it or anything.
Thanks a lot for your help, even if it's a matter non related to the forum and im at a blind spot, so it means a lot for me
Sorry, my mistake, no Miami, yes Orlando

I'm 100% sure i gave the right address, ebay just added the +4 digit on the zip number and changed the #xxx to Apt xxx.
As you guys are saying that's still the same address, i'm very confused, we did searched all the possible places but still haven't found it. We realized that packages from fedex / dhl is delivered to the main gate (general place, as it's a condominium) and the ups / usps are delivered to our mailbox. We checked them both and i don't believe someone would stole it or anything.
Thanks a lot for your help, even if it's a matter non related to the forum and im at a blind spot, so it means a lot for me
Last edited by NewbieRunner; Feb 8, 2014 at 1:16 am Reason: Apt number masked
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If you Google the address with or without the additional 4 digits and # or Apt with the number (which I have edited out from your late post) it will point to the same place on Google Maps. As others have already said both addresses were correct. I suggest contacting the management office as Traveller suggested.
Good luck!
I am closing this thread as the OP's quesiton has been answered.
Good luck!
I am closing this thread as the OP's quesiton has been answered.

