eBay auction not as advertised - negotiate or return?

[goldenglory18]

Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

Blem...?
LOL...

Hahaha, thanks Jim. These two sellers are about the same on the honesty scale, that's for sure

Originally Posted by bolocop

The old bait and switch. In this case, I think you have to pay return shipping in order for the refund. So that has to factor in.

He's offered to pay the return shipping.

Originally Posted by bolocop

If it's an honest mistake, have him send you the new in box reels. Then pay to return the used reels. Otherwise, it's not an honest mistake, is it?

He claims it was someone else finishing off his listing for him and just did a poor job. Not sure how much of that I believe (I dont) but whatever. I asked and there are no "New in Box" reels available.

Originally Posted by bolocop

I would return the reels myself. Take video of you packaging the return. This guy sounds shady. Document everything through eBay including emails.

If you do decide to keep the reels, good luck to you.

Thankfully I am documenting everything via ebay. If I go through the refund process, I have all of my geese in a line.