eBay Seller
Junior Member
Texas
I live in New York. I recently sold a Kestrel Triathlon Bike (worth over $4,000 new) over eBay to a buyer in Texas. He paid $1,040 for the bike.
My eBay listing had pictures of the bike and also stated that there were a couple of scratches. I feel I adequately disclosed the condition of the bike. I also believe the bike is worth at least what he paid for it - if not more.
The buyer was unhappy with the condition and has threatened a law suit. He has cited the following State law:
Texas Civil Practices & Remedies Code Chapter 38
He says I have thirty days to comply with his demand of $400 dollar re-imbursement.
I do not wish to re-imburse the buyer. I believe we engaged in a very legitimate business deal and he got a very good bargain.
Does he have a case against me? Does this statute apply to eBay? What are my rights as a seller?
I live in New York. I recently sold a Kestrel Triathlon Bike (worth over $4,000 new) over eBay to a buyer in Texas. He paid $1,040 for the bike.
My eBay listing had pictures of the bike and also stated that there were a couple of scratches. I feel I adequately disclosed the condition of the bike. I also believe the bike is worth at least what he paid for it - if not more.
The buyer was unhappy with the condition and has threatened a law suit. He has cited the following State law:
Texas Civil Practices & Remedies Code Chapter 38
He says I have thirty days to comply with his demand of $400 dollar re-imbursement.
I do not wish to re-imburse the buyer. I believe we engaged in a very legitimate business deal and he got a very good bargain.
Does he have a case against me? Does this statute apply to eBay? What are my rights as a seller?
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