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Seller asked for PayPal fees after the sale. Should I pay them or not?

I recently purchased an item and after accepting my offer the seller asked for PayPal fees (3%). I checked the listing and nothing was listed in the ad about my paying the fees.  I have already payed half the fee but I'm not sure if I should have paid the full amount. Changing the deal after accepting the offer feels wrong to me. Looking for guidance.
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gdnrbob
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OP, you say you have already paid half the Ppal fee.
If so, and the original listing didn't mention anything regarding Ppal fees. Then, I think the seller should be gracious enough to accept what he has been paid-Even more gracious to refund you the fees you have paid.
I know sometimes I have made a mistake in a listing, but I always try to make thing right.
A Paypal fee is only 3%, so unless it is for a huge sum, then the amount should be something any reasonable person could afford to eat.
gdnrbob
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Ebm, the whole point is that the seller neglected to mention the fees.
The OP (buyer) isn't being a cheapskate, just nonplussed that the seller is asking for the fees after he received payment.

I guess the OP as 2 choices:
Either ask for his money back and cancel the deal.
Or,
Pay the fees and be done with it.

Though, if it were me, before doing anything, I would contact Audiogon and ask them what they feel is appropriate in this situation.
I also hope the seller is following this thread. I would like to hear his/her version of the story.- Just to be fair.
Miscommunication happens. It would be nice if both parties could come to an agreement.
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