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Buyer claims item not as described but is not responding to seller messages

 

I sold a cookie jar new in box.  The buyer writes me on December 11th  to report before he left feedback that the cookie jar wasn’t new as described.   The buyer claimed that there was a blemish on the top of the jar lid, that the bottom was scratched where someone had tried to remove a label and the four feet on the bottom of the jar were worn.     He stated that it was supposed to be a gift for his Dad and now didn’t know what to do.   The buyer didn’t send me any pictures.  I had purchased this cookie jar new three months previously, had never used it, and just left it in the box.   I took it out of the box to take pictures for my listing and then packed it up.  Although, I found his complaints hard to believe I know that sellers rarely win cases where the buyer claims something isn’t as described.  I sent the buyer a message that he could return the cookie jar, and I could send him a prepaid shipping label.  I also sent him another message with a link to another seller’s cookie jar that was exactly like mine,  and advertised as new in box.    The next day I sent him another message because I hadn’t heard back from him.  2 days later I get more messages from the buyer who is complaining that I hadn’t responded.  Again I respond, but I pull his email address from Paypal and send him a message there too.  I don’t hear from him again until Dec 23rd claiming that he is writing me for the 3rd time because I haven’t responded.  His messages are always sent in multiples so I sent my messages again through eBay, to his direct email, and I pull his phone number from eBay.  I left him a detailed phone message to contact me because I have responded each time but he hasn’t responded to any of my messages.  I have made it clear that I would accept a return and send him a prepaid shipping label.  I don’t understand why he isn’t responding to any of my messages and he threatens my feedback every time he writes me.  If he doesn't respond to messages and leaves negative feedback can I get it removed?

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Re: Buyer claims item not as described but is not responding to seller messages

There are buyers out there who play "make-the-seller-sweat/cave"  in an attempt to get a partial refund, but they seldom open cases.   Stay calm and stop replying is the best thing you can do.   If they give you a negative, call eBay and have them look at the buyer's messages, which you should always save in this type of situation. 

 

 

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I waited to see if this buyer would ever actually proceed to initiate a damage claim for my cookie jar and if he left any feedback.  It is now more than 60 days from the sale and delivery.  I have not heard a peep from him since I left him that him that message at Christmas time.  Whenever you request the buyer's contact information they receive a notification message from eBay as well that another member requested their contact information.  That buyer could no longer claim that I wasn't responding to his messages as I left a trail of documentation of my attempts to contact him.  I am absolutely certain he was fishing for a partial return and my response to return the item for a refund was never initiated.   I know that he can no longer leave any feedback for the transaction.  It never ceases to surprise me the things people do to cheat sellers.  Even though he could still attempt a return through Paypal I would fight that one tooth and nail as it has been nearly 3 months from the sale on December 1st.  Just wanted to get back to those who responded and say thank you for your support.

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