Unscrupulous ebay buyers
Beware if you sell on ebay. I’m probably stating something most already know, but anyhow, I listed a brand new cartridge there which was bought and shipped on time. Buyer receives It, opens it and installs it. He proceeds to play his records. He then messages me that the cartridge has muddy bass and poor channel separation. I advise him to check all alignment parameters, but he insists cartridge is defective, I highly doubt it. I do not accept returns as stated in the listing. He proceeds to pack it up, taking a photo, and states "on the way!"...I again told him that I do not accept returns for a cartridge that is now used...also said that just because you bought something you have never listened to and you are displeased with its sound or performance, does not give him the right to demand I accept a return. I reported him to ebay, as in my opinion he is pulling a fast one. He could very likely have damaged it while installing it. It was brand new pristine condition upon shipping it. I am standing my ground and will not accept a return. If it shows up at my door, too bad. At this point, I can care less if I receive negative feedback, it would be my first. Worse buyer I’ve encountered in 20 years of selling. Man I hate ebay. Honestly, to me it sounds like buyer remorse, not a defective cartridge, plus I am not the manufacturer....he can pound sand.
@riaa_award_collectors_on_facebook I suspect you're correct. I've never had to personally exercise this option - except in the case where my credit card account was obviously breached. Of course, this type of fraud (sadly) seems to occur on a more regular basis. |
@tony1954 I notice that when I buy used appliance parts on eBay, they are all marked by the seller. Obviously they have been scammed before where the buyer sends them back their original broken part for a refund. OP - Boy, if you get back the cartridge, I sure would not send it back to the buyer. You are headed on a course where you could lose your money and the cartridge. The system is not under your control, so you can’t force an outcome. Hold on to the cartridge and see how it plays out. If you arrive at a point where eBay says you are keeping the buyers money, then you can send it back to him. |
