Another one - eBay woes

I wouldn't be very forthcoming with return postage costs as I do stand by that I sold a quality item here.

If it was faulty, I'd have binned it.
 
He still stands by his claim the disc is warped. And that my auction images aren't clear.

Never heard of warped Blu-Rays/DVD's.
 
That's fair enough. I once sold a NES on eBay, the guy removed the 72-pin connecter and sent it back in pieces. He took it to the post office and paid £18 for Parcelforce. I never repaid him the postage :)
 
No refunds or returns, sold as seen
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Not sure what use this is, apart from making your potential buyers a little suspicious.

I know if I saw that in a add for anything other than a car it would put me off. Plus it doesn't really mean anything in the context of a eBay auction which has to abide by their rules.

Anyhow I would just take the game back, it's probably fine and the buyer is just an idiot or has issues with his console. Save yourself the hassle, and relist it.
 
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Jaymond said:
This was the auction in question, does that really look in such a bad state to you?
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Don't think anyone is questioning he's a scammer, that much is obvious.

Withe returns procedure, would ebay ask him to take pictures of the disc to mediate? Of course, this would be fruitless if, as someone suggested above, he has a knackered copy and wants a new one for free.
 
Looks fine to me, even games that are fairly scratched should still work.

Random question, why didn't you just try and sell it on the MM here?
 
Jaymond said:
It's got to the point the buyer has opened a case to return. Insisting the game is faulty and the disc is warped and has a 'marble affect' :p

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162284905273?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1559.l2649

This was the auction in question, does that really look in such a bad state to you?
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No it looks pefect but i bet the one you get back doesnt.

And you advert pic is no proof as a defence.

I once argued that with Ebay and they told me that the photos i used in the advert i could have taken off the internet and been pictures of somebody elses so I had no evidence to show that was what I had sent the buyer. It stinks being a seller on ebay but great for buyers as everything comes with a free 6 months warranty even from private sellers.
 
I have the iPhone location settings to show when and where the image was actually taken if that helps?
 
Greebo said:
No it looks pefect but i bet the one you get back doesnt.

And you advert pic is no proof as a defence.

I once argued that with Ebay and they told me that the photos i used in the advert i could have taken off the internet and been pictures of somebody elses so I had no evidence to show that was what I had sent the buyer. It stinks being a seller on ebay but great for buyers as everything comes with a free 6 months warranty even from private sellers.
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its this sort of thing that makes me realise why faulty items that should have no value because they cannot be fixed (CPUS / Mobos spring to mind) often sell for good prices on the bay
 
Jaymond said:
I have the iPhone location settings to show when and where the image was actually taken if that helps?
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Too technical for Ebay and they would probably say its forged.:P

Of course been conned doesnt happen too often but often enough to be annoying.

If you wanted to be 100% sure of no comeback you would need to do the following.

1. Loads of timestamped photos with the date and your ebay username in the pics.
2. Make sure you get zoomed in pics of any serial numbers.
3. Video you wrapping up the item and putting the persons name/address sticker on it.

Even with all the of the above, you still have the 6 months warranty issue so you need to hope that it doesnt break in the meantime.

I have told this story before but a friend sold a brand new lawnmower on ebay and all seemed fine until 5 months later when the buyer filed a refund claim as he said it was broken.

He got his lawnmower back but clearly it had been well used all summer to cut the guys lawn.
 
If that number is unique, he doesn't know that you don't have it.

Ask him to return stating that you'll fully refund once the disc identity has been confirmed.
 
**** bag does not respond to the messages despite him opening the case

In the time required, I have to accept a return at my own expense, should I do not, I am likely to allow the buyer a full refund and keep the goods?

I always thought the buyer had to pay the return post, but it appears not?
 
No, eBay returns are free for the buyer. Therefore I assume the seller must pay.

IIRC it never used to be the case, but that's going back a few years.
 
Jaymond said:
**** bag does not respond to the messages despite him opening the case

In the time required, I have to accept a return at my own expense, should I do not, I am likely to allow the buyer a full refund and keep the goods?

I always thought the buyer had to pay the return post, but it appears not?
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If I was you and if you not bothered about Ebay, I would tell them to go screw themselves.

I done it with computer memory, sold it to some guy for £45 within 1 hour of receiving the item he claimed it did not work. :rolleyes:

Am still using the said faulty memory to this day. :D

Ebay will reimburse him any way you just have to blank Ebay and walk away.

But I suppose how much is £20 worth to you?
 
£20 I will not lose sleep over, but if someone wants to be anal eventually it will rankle someone. Higher value etc. Everyone gets greedy with scams. I am sure.
 
You will need to accept the return request or Ebay will find in favour of the buyer.

I'd bet the buyer returns same item the OP sold and it works fine.
 
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