Selling dispute. Please comment.


I recently sold a pair of mono amps and checked the box that indicated the original manual was included. I never use the manual for something like this and just assumed the manual was in the box as there were some various papers from the manufacturer in the boxes.

The buyer got the amps safely and they are in perfect condition as described. I shipped the same day the item sold. Unfortunately the manuals were not in the boxes the amps came in. These were the original boxes, but the manuals are not there according to the buyer.

I sent him the link to download the pdf of the manual. He is not happy with that. I offered to print a color double sided copy (on good stock) at Kinkos for $20 (at my expense) and ship that to him. He says that the original manual was promised and that I have to deliver that to him. And that he dervers two of them since the amps came in two separate boxes. He is threating to kill the deal and dispute with audiogon and paypal.

I admit that I'm in the wrong for mis-stating that the manuals were included. I will attempt to order the manuals from the manufacturer on Monday, but I don't know that the manufacturer will provide them even if I pay for them.

I'd appreciate comments regarding this problem. Thank you.
jaxwired
Rlwainwright, I have never given a seller negative feedback even though a few have deserved it. As we all know negative feedback can be very damaging to a seller in terms of his ability to sell and the amount he will receive for his equipment. Is it really worth telling a buyer to go pound sand especially when the buyer is in the right? I do not know how sellers have adopted the attitude that they are doing us all a big favor by selling us their used equipment.
Hi Jax:

My brother is a toy collector and he will often buy an item just because the original box is in better condition than the boxes of two of the exact same item that he already owns.

Assuming that this guy is cast from the same mold, offer a refund with return shipping included. Unless this an attempt to wrangle a discount out of you, unwinding the transaction is the only thing that will work.

Rich
Your positive feedback indicates at least 44 hassle free transactions dating from 2009. Unfortunately, representing that the original manual was included with your amp sale was a mistake - we all make them. You had the opportunity to verify the manual was present before listing the amps, and again before shipping them. Having the original manual is apparently a big deal to your buyer. If you cannot supply the original manual, or otherwise satisfy your buyer, let them return the amps (you pay shipping) and start over. Anything less and you have an unhappy buyer.
How much does he want to make it right? If it's a reasonable amount, give him a partial refund. I hate to say it, but I think I agree with Buconero - the guy has buyer's remorse and he's looking for a way out of the deal.
I'll bet the buyer simply changed his mind. But, you should have checked first.