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You took a chance by selling an unopened 30 year old poster. The buyer took a chance when he purchased it.
I would refund the money, let the buyer keep the poster, (because you don't want a damaged, opened poster), and move on. You have had this poster laying around for 30 years, so you really aren't out anything except for the shipping.
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just to note this - eBay will cover a seller in transactions where buyer has returned an item for being not as described. Believe you need to be a power seller and have offered 30+ day returns and something else that I don't remember....
I honestly think the BUYER is responsible - similar situation with cracking a slab. One has CHANGED the item that was sold..... That said - for mental health and in the spirit of doing the moral thing - I would just refund the buyer. I would NOT let them keep the item and the money..... |
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How was the item described? Was it described as a "sealed poster" or something else? If you sold a buyer a sealed poster and shipped them a sealed poster, the item was as described.
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Unless it is high dollar item with questionable circumstances, I would not hesitate to refund. It's the price (and respect) of doing business on eBay...
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I appreciate all the input and opinions. I asked this question preemptively. The buyer hasn't asked for anything yet (except for a replacement which he was willing to pay for and I do not have). He has not threatened negative feedback or opened a case.
While I couldn't have known about the condition of the poster, I feel bad that he didn't get what he thought he was getting. The poster was described as "Brand new in package" - from 1989. I can see reason in all opinions offered so far - still mulling over - more input is welcome. |
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I would hope a seller would always want a buyer to be happy, giving positive feedback.
The only way where the buyer wouldn't be due a refund if the item would have been listed with some kind of description of an unknown condition. Most times I would think this wouldn't be offered, such as your case.
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I'd start by offering a partial refund and allowing the buyer to keep the poster. Otherwise full refund upon return unless you just have no interest in the poster at all
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I think what you noted here above pretty much sums it up. I would just refund it and move on if he asks for one.
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