Unscrupulous ebay buyers


Beware if you sell on ebay. I’m probably stating something most already know, but anyhow, I listed a brand new cartridge there which was bought and shipped on time. Buyer receives It, opens it and installs it. He proceeds to play his records. He then messages me that the cartridge has muddy bass and poor channel separation. I advise him to check all alignment parameters, but he insists cartridge is defective, I highly doubt it. I do not accept returns as stated in the listing. He proceeds to pack it up, taking a photo, and states "on the way!"...I again told him that I do not accept returns for a cartridge that is now used...also said that just because you bought something you have never listened to and you are displeased with its sound or performance, does not give him the right to demand I accept a return. I reported him to ebay, as in my opinion he is pulling a fast one. He could very likely have damaged it while installing it. It was brand new pristine condition upon shipping it. I am standing my ground and will not accept a return. If it shows up at my door, too bad. At this point, I can care less if I receive negative feedback, it would be my first. Worse buyer I’ve encountered in 20 years of selling. Man I hate ebay. Honestly, to me it sounds like buyer remorse, not a defective cartridge, plus I am not the manufacturer....he can pound sand.

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@tds3371 Thank you. Yes, I was surprised of this outcome myself, and was also unaware of a refund without effecting my account. Any how, I'll have to now relist this cartridge, albeit now slightly used. 

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I have sold over 5500 items and purchased hundreds of items since 1999 with only 1 minor problem. eBay has been great for me.

Unbelievably,  it has happened again! This time it involves a person (possible Asian, based on name and terrible english). He buys my SUT, brand new, and receives It in timely manner. He hooks it up, plays his cartridge through it. He messages me saying "I bought by mistake". He then complains that the sound level is too low, so it is not compatible with his cartridge. OK...well in the listing heading, it says in bold it is a 1:10 SUT!  So, how am I responsible for his so called mistake? He hits "request refund/return button. I specifically, once again, specify in the listing that there are NO Returns! These #%$#n people on Ebay are so entitled, I'm getting sick of it. Once the remaining items are sold, I'm Done!. 

I caved and offered him a partial refund (he pays return shipping)...so far, he has not responded...unreal!

Well eBay says the customer is always right, you know that from the first incident. There are other venues like AudiogoN, AudioMart and AudioAsylum.