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
You guys are completely missing the point. It was discovered after the fact the manual is nothing special. However, the ad stated the amps included the original manufacturer's manual. Except when the amps arrived there was no manual. The buyer does not know Jax from Adam and the first thing that may enter the buyer's mind is, what else is the seller lying about.

Jax messed up. The ad should have stated the type of owner's manaul that was included in the ad so everybody knows what to expect up front. The majority of Jax's supporters are people who sell for more than a hobby and only put yourselves in the seller's shoes. Keep in mind, without buyers we would all be in deep shit.
Deep shit? ALL of us? Really? I sell things on here and ebay to get them out of my way. I don't give them away because I can afford to keep them if they don't sell. I treat buyers right but I would never be in deep shit without them. If fact most buyers are usually in deep shit financially due to over spending. Not all of us are in the same boat.
Oh there are amps that need manuals. I'd hate to be a tube amp owner who powers up with no speaker conections made. A manual that reminds me that this is a no-no is a great help.
Did the buyer receive the new manuals that were sent?

This has been a fun one (for me as a spectator).
Good luck in resolving the "conflict".
"Put a pic of the item and let the buyer judge the condition and stick to the purchase"

Spoken like a true ebay seller and your posts on this topic have been the least constructive.