suburbanspork
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY
I sold a clock through a forum about a month ago. The seller paid with a money order, which I received and cashed. I then sent the clock to the out-of-state buyer parcel post. I, stupidly, didn't get delivery confirmation on the package. The shipping method was not specified at any point during the transaction, so I felt free to save a couple of bucks and not ship Priority.
The seller is now claiming that he never received the package and is demanding a full refund. I have no way of knowing whether it wasn't received or whether the buyer actually did receive it and is trying to scam me. He is further threatening to sue me in small claims court for the full cost, plus court fees.
It's always been my understanding in these matters that, legally, the seller's responsibility essentially ends when the item is shipped. I don't feel it's fair to give a full refund when the seller may very well be simply scamming me.
What are my chances in court?
I sold a clock through a forum about a month ago. The seller paid with a money order, which I received and cashed. I then sent the clock to the out-of-state buyer parcel post. I, stupidly, didn't get delivery confirmation on the package. The shipping method was not specified at any point during the transaction, so I felt free to save a couple of bucks and not ship Priority.
The seller is now claiming that he never received the package and is demanding a full refund. I have no way of knowing whether it wasn't received or whether the buyer actually did receive it and is trying to scam me. He is further threatening to sue me in small claims court for the full cost, plus court fees.
It's always been my understanding in these matters that, legally, the seller's responsibility essentially ends when the item is shipped. I don't feel it's fair to give a full refund when the seller may very well be simply scamming me.
What are my chances in court?