I've sold quite a bit of parts on eBay and if I had acidently (it would have had
to have been an accident) done what you describe I would have sent you either a
full refund or a replacement starter. Any damage should have been called out.
Kevin
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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