If I sold an item that was returned but damaged beyond repair, must I give a refund to the customer?
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If I sold an item that was returned but damaged beyond repair, must I give a refund to the customer?
I sold item on eBay but it was not what the buyer expected, so he requested money back. He was told to return item and he would receive a refund. I received the returned item but it was broken beyond repair. Now eBay told me as long as the item was returned, no matter what condition, I’m required to return his money.
Asked on June 20, 2014 under Business Law, Nevada
Answers:
Shawn Jackson / The Jackson Law Firm, P.C.
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Well, on the assumption that you sold him/her the item in one condition and it was returned to you in a damagec condition...assuming that it was not damaged by the "carrier", then you will want to engage in a conversation with the buyer as to what would be the "value" of the item on the understanding that the buyer actually damaged the item.
Shawn Jackson California Business Attorney
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