I sold a CAL Aria Tube CD player and buyer claims a burning smell


Hi all, I sold a non functioning CAL Aria Tube CD player due to a problem to the drawer which was stuck and didn't open. The buyer claims there was a heavy burnt smell when he received it. Is this possible? I packed it myself and for certain I did not smell anything. Thank you for any expert opinion you could share with me. 
Alex
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Showing 1 response by blvdre

If the drawer isn't opening/moving, it could be because of a faulty (cooked) motor driver IC (or a component in the PS). Maybe you didn't detect the smell at the time, being in a well ventilated space. Now the unit's packed in a box for several days during shipment, and the smell might be detectable once opened.

I don't see how it matters, though. If I purchase a non-functioning item, it is guaranteed to have some failed components, mechanical, electronic, or electrical. What is unclear about that?