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 Author: Legomanijak91 View Messages Posted By Legomanijak91
 Posted: Apr 16, 2023 05:29
 Subject: When customer wants refund
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Legomanijak91 (656)

Location:  Serbia, Srednje-banatski okrug
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Hi, I have one question:

What the seller needs to do when customer asks for refund of the part where he
didn't see the descreption?

I have been accused for the part that I have clearly described, so that is not
my fault right?

Has someone had similar experience?

I don't want to get negative feedback for something that is not my fault.

Thank you!

Dusan
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 Author: iprice View Messages Posted By iprice
 Posted: Apr 16, 2023 06:37
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iprice (1326)

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In Selling, Legomanijak91 writes:
  Hi, I have one question:

What the seller needs to do when customer asks for refund of the part where he
didn't see the descreption?

I have been accused for the part that I have clearly described, so that is not
my fault right?

Has someone had similar experience?

I don't want to get negative feedback for something that is not my fault.

Thank you!

Dusan

Probably best just to write it off if it's not too much money lost. Inform
the buyer that although it was not your fault, you will refund. If it's an
expensive part then ask for them to return it, if not don't bother. Better
to lose a few beans than get an unwarranted Negative feedback.
 Author: jennnifer View Messages Posted By jennnifer
 Posted: Apr 16, 2023 10:27
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jennnifer (3697)

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In Selling, Legomanijak91 writes:
  Hi, I have one question:

What the seller needs to do when customer asks for refund of the part where he
didn't see the descreption?

I have been accused for the part that I have clearly described, so that is not
my fault right?

Has someone had similar experience?

Yes, I have and we all run this risk when we list damaged items. Buyers can check
out with Easy Buy and never be shown the Item Description. Or, they just don't
notice. It isn't your fault, but it is the fault of our system more or less.
It's better to accept that it is an understandable miscommunication, refund,
and keep this buyer happy.

  
I don't want to get negative feedback for something that is not my fault.

Thank you!

Dusan


In my experience, negatives are more often a reaction to a poor response then
to a mistake. I would express understanding that they didn't get what they
had hoped for and are obviously concerned. Point out the item description once
and if that doesn't generate an immediate mea culpa, then refund and move
on.

Good luck,
~Jen
 Author: Legomanijak91 View Messages Posted By Legomanijak91
 Posted: Apr 16, 2023 10:41
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Legomanijak91 (656)

Location:  Serbia, Srednje-banatski okrug
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Yeah. I just did that.
Some people are unpleasent and just don't care about are sellers
We are all human after all

Thank you for your help!
 Author: Brettj666 View Messages Posted By Brettj666
 Posted: Apr 16, 2023 13:25
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Brettj666 (1190)

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When I get an order with a part that I have described as less than ideal, I proactively
email them asking to confirm if they read the description.

If they did, great, I invoice. If they didn't, they either change or cancel.


Do it BEFORE they have a reason to complain.


In Selling, Legomanijak91 writes:
  Hi, I have one question:

What the seller needs to do when customer asks for refund of the part where he
didn't see the descreption?

I have been accused for the part that I have clearly described, so that is not
my fault right?

Has someone had similar experience?

I don't want to get negative feedback for something that is not my fault.

Thank you!

Dusan
 Author: Stuart9 View Messages Posted By Stuart9
 Posted: Apr 16, 2023 13:39
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Stuart9 (1457)

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My thoughts too, best way of keeping everyone happy, done just this in the past.

I’ve had sellers point out issues to me to cover themselves, more than happy
with this approach.




In Selling, Brettj666 writes:
  When I get an order with a part that I have described as less than ideal, I proactively
email them asking to confirm if they read the description.

If they did, great, I invoice. If they didn't, they either change or cancel.


Do it BEFORE they have a reason to complain.


In Selling, Legomanijak91 writes:
  Hi, I have one question:

What the seller needs to do when customer asks for refund of the part where he
didn't see the descreption?

I have been accused for the part that I have clearly described, so that is not
my fault right?

Has someone had similar experience?

I don't want to get negative feedback for something that is not my fault.

Thank you!

Dusan
 Author: Ziegelmeister View Messages Posted By Ziegelmeister
 Posted: Apr 16, 2023 14:12
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Ziegelmeister (612)

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In Selling, Brettj666 writes:
  When I get an order with a part that I have described as less than ideal, I proactively
email them asking to confirm if they read the description.


I do the exact same thing. I've only attempted to sell a few items that
were in less than ideal condition but after IC I reached out to verify they read
the description - most hadn't but still bought it. If they don't reply,
I send a print out of order, highlight the item description, and send that in
the package.
 Author: yorbrick View Messages Posted By yorbrick
 Posted: Apr 16, 2023 15:33
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In Selling, Legomanijak91 writes:
  Hi, I have one question:

What the seller needs to do when customer asks for refund of the part where he
didn't see the descreption?

I have been accused for the part that I have clearly described, so that is not
my fault right?

Has someone had similar experience?

I don't want to get negative feedback for something that is not my fault.

What was the value of this part?
 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
 Posted: Apr 17, 2023 00:13
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I’ve had it happen once. I pointed out the description to the customer and they
were realized they missed it and went away happy without a refund