An item I sold to a buyer didnt show up as advertised and I'm willing to give him a full refund AFTER he ships it back to me. (He overpaid me by $25 and I have given him a refund for that already). He however, wants me to refund him the money BEFORE he ships it back to me which is an absurd request. If he doesnt send the item back to me, since its a refund, I cant get any protection from paypal and can get screwed. I want to protect myself too if I go that route. What do u think I should do?


-Vince


Your vote will determine the right course of action and I will take whichever is the majority.

 

I don't think it's as cut-dry as you'd like to make it. Depending on who the buyer is, *if* he is trustworthy enough you should refund him first. If you doubt honestly that you'll get the part returned then ask him to send it first and then provide the refund.

 

The trader rating just came out so he has zero feedback right now. I mean if he had 50+ positive feedback I dont mind refunding him the money before I get my item back but I would like to protect myself too. Thats why I posted a thread in the NW section to see if anyone can vouch for him locally. Please vote to help me decide what I should do.

I just thought of this..I can give him half the refund and when I get the item give him the other half... I dont know if thats feastible for him but Im not here to scam anyone of their money but dont want to get shafted myself.

 

^That's a good idea! Try doing that if possible.

Re i-trader: It doesn't mean much yet so base it off his reputation and post count. Should give you a general idea of the type of member he is.

 

why not refund him as soon as he can provide a legit tracking # ?

 

hello i am the one who got a turbo that had bent fins and shaft play when i have emails and pm's stating that it did not have any problems at all so how am i the one who is ripping someone off? i sent you 850$ for a turbo that was suppose to be goo and it was not so now i have to send it back with the trust that you will refund me the money???? right how do i trust that when you never kept your end of the deal

 

ok we just talked on the phone as we have been since the original transaction and we agreed to do the refund when i get the money i will send the turbo out first class so he has to sign for it when he gets it and i will post the tracking number up tonight when he refunds my money.
please be aware this is a great seller he has no intention of screwing anyone over at all he is very trust worthy i give him good feed back
we wil see what happens tonight if this all goes thru i really hope so

 

well i am still waiting on the rest of my refund???? i send the item and the guy makes threads about this issue and yet i dont have my money.

 

busy working on the supra the past few days and nights..paid u in full last night. / thread