Private sale - where do I stand legally?

[BankingContractor]

Agreed on a business sale - however, I'm struggling to find the legal stance where the same situation occurs in a private sale..

The seller had a contract with RM to deliver the goods. Only the sender can claim.

In b2c or b2b sales, the seller, when sending goods, is responsible for the goods until they arrive in the hands of the buyer and would be bound to compensate the buyer for non arrival, regardless of the level of cover given by the delivery company, whether it be RM or someone else.

I would reckon that the buyer would stand a pretty good chance in Small Claims.

[alreadypacked]

Where do I stand legally on non-delivery of goods on a private sale?

I bought concert tickets from a private seller, paid the seller cash immediately - and they sent them by some Royal Mail tracking method.

I can see the tickets were sent out but still not delivered and the event has passed - where do I stand legally on my right to a refund?

Was it really Royal Mail tracking?

• The scammer places an ad on a website, with an item for sale for a bargain price.
• When you contact the seller he suggests using a ‘safe’ shipping company.
• He suggests that you pay using Western Union® or some other money transfer company.
• He sends you a tracking number to show that he has shipped the goods. There is also a genuine looking website where you can look up the tracking number. This website is run by the scammer with the sole purpose to make you believe that he has actually shipped something.
• You pay the money through Western Union®, and send the information to the shipping company (which is in fact the scammer).
• The scammer takes out your money, and you never see the money again.

[BankingContractor]

It was sent by Royal Mail Recorded Delivery