Returning damaged item to seller....

PayPal did reimburse my cost for item and shipping.

Seller still has not replied to my offer to pay 1/2 return shipping.

I will hang on to item in case he decides he will also pay 1/2 return shipping.

He should pay for shipping imo; however, be aware he’s more than likely out all the money, plus the money it’ll cost to get it shipped back and end up with a broken item unless he had the shipper pack and box because insurance won’t pay for damage.  
 

So maybe cut him some slack.

Just keep in the back room, it may take awhile. You owe the seller nothing, much less ANY return shipping cost. I’ve been buying and selling online for over 21 years. As a seller, I had to learn the hard way, don’t feel sorry for the guy. Guess I missed the part of your post that said you got the cost refunded. You are much more than generous, no one has ever offered to pay half of the return shipping!

Here is MY selling policy:

Example #1

You buy item from me and pay shipping. Your happy, then I am happy. Great. 

Example #2

 You buy item and item is damaged when it arrives. I refund your money AND pay return shipping.

Example #3

 You buy item but don't LIKE it. I provide full refund, but YOU pay return shipping.

Thank-you all for your responses.

Seller has yet to reply to 1/2 shipping offer. I will keep it in my garage until such time as he responds or my children throw it away after I am no longer here!