My own view of auctions, online and otherwise, from the viewpoint of
both a buyer and seller, is that one you have the winning bid, you own
it. Sometimes this is a big mistake. Sometimes its a real steal. Mostly
it falls in between. It sounds like your seller is willing to compromise
with you, but asking him to not only take the item back but pay for all
the shipping is a bit much.
Bob Kramer wrote:
>
> Listerati:
> I recently bought a TR6 starter on Ebay, listed as follows:
>
> "TRIUMPH TR6 STARTER MOTOR Item #478662317
> The starter motor is in very good used condition. lucas #25626. came out of
> a '73 tr6. buyer pays shipping amount of $15. usa shipping only."
>
> When I opened the box, I found that the battery cable lug on the solenoid
> had spun and broken the Bakelite casing and pulled the internal wire off,
> probably when the seller removed the starter, since it "was working when he
> pulled it." I emailed the seller and asked him what he would do to solve
> this problem, and he suggested that I use the solenoid from my starter.
> Unfortunately, the late TR6 starters solenoids are different, and don't fit,
> After being advised of that problem, he has asked that I accept a partial
> refund, and wants me to suggest an amount. Based on his description of "very
> good used condition", I'm thinking that he should refund the whole amount
> and pay to have it shipped back if he wants it, or have me toss it. A new
> solenoid is more than I paid for the starter and shipping, and I've since
> had my original starter rebuilt (I needed a starter!). Before I respond to
> him, I'm wondering if I'm being unreasonable, based on some buyer beware
> factor. I'm looking for suggestions. TIA
>
> Bob Kramer
> TR4, TR4A, TR6, 2.5 Saloon
> rgk@flash.net
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George Richardson
Wyvern - '57 Triumph TR3, TS15559LT -
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
Griffin - '71 Triumph Stag - undergoing restoration
Pikachu - '75 Triumph TR6 - undergoing repair
Kitty - '83 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas - Daily Driver
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