eBay Buyer has Threatened Law Suit

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?

Tha Truth said:

He will have to come to Texas to sue you in the county that you live. He will not get reimbursed for travel expenses even if he does get a judgement. I just dont see this guy coming that far and wasting that much time to get a $400 judgement. Besides, he'll only get the judgement if he can prove that you misrepresented your item.

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The buyer would have to come to New York, not Texas. Just tell him his Texas laws are not worth crap in NY and that a deal is a deal.

Well, up until he threatened to sue, the right thing to do would have been to offer a refund. At this point, tell him to shove it.