"out for delivery" is an automatic scan update. Once the parcel is scanned "arrival at unit" by the sorting clerk, and the clerk hangs up the scanner for downloading, the "out for delivery" update is added. Has nothing to do with the carrier actually taking the parcel to the street.
"delivery status not updated" is an automatic update also. Just means nothing further has been done.
My guess would be that the carrier scanned it, delivered it, got to the next package delivery, and when he went to scan it he found the previous one still active. When he tried to hit "delivered" the scanner demanded a signature.
If he couldn't remember where the last package went, the only thing he can do is delete the scan.
I would print out the tracking information and go to the post office. Even if you didn't have insurance on it, you have written proof that they lost it. Print out your ebay/paypal case also, it's possible that this buyer has a history at that post office.
good luck, hope it works out (not likely)
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