Selling items that need to be authenticated

Ive been selling Nike sneakers for several years and the standard procedure is that if they cost $75 and above, that Ebay will do authentication for the buyer, which means I ship to the authenticator, not the buyer. I thought it odd that I sold a paid of Nikes this past week, which I sold for $91.00. Shipping label was to the buyer. There was no mention on Ebay or the shipping page that it was going to the authenticator. Weird. Only problem is that I shipped it Monday, it was only going to the state next door, and its not delivered yet, but shows hopefully the 16th. Buyer has messaged asking where his shoes are. I suppose I'll wait till Monday and contact Ebay. Anyone ever have this situation?

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