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From evidence packets across one million "product not received" disputes over 16 weeks (Stripe). Physical goods: delivery confirmation +27pp, GPS delivery map +15pp, signature +2pp, 44pp combined. Digital goods: refund issued through Stripe +63pp versus +6pp for store credit, usage logs +10pp. And timing carries as much weight as content, with evidence filed after delivery confirms worth +27pp versus +2pp while still in transit. This is a rare public dataset with directly actionable numbers. If you take payments, go fix your evidence automation this week.
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