Sold a PS3 now they want the receipt

[mota]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ

Hi I sold my Play Station 3 to someone for 300$ I set up a LCD tv so they could test it. They were happy with it and we made the transaction. Now his mom is calling me from florida (they just moved there) saying I sold him a defective product when I gave them plenty of time to test it. They asked for a receipt and I told them id try and look for it but I havent been able to find it. Am I legally obligated to give them some sort of refund? (im assuming thats where its going next)

I have too many stresses in my life im thinking im just going to block thier number that wouldnt make a difference right? Could they sue me?

 

[justalayman]

yes, they could sue you but for $300 bucks and several states away, it would seem foolish.

You do not have to provide the original receipt unless you had agreed to do so in your original contract. You should have provided a receipt for the money paid to you though.

as to should you refund them the money;

if you misrepresented the game, you would lose in court if sued. If you did not misrepresent the game, barring some warranty you had agreed to, the sale is as is and you owe them nothing.

 

[Yertle8]

They want a receipt so they can send it back to Sony and get it fixed under warranty. If you don't have it, you don't have it.

 

[justalayman]

I know why they want the original receipt. If you read Sony's warranty:

Sony Computer Entertainment America ("SCEA") warrants to the original purchaser that the PS3™ hardware shall be free from material defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (the "Warranty Period"). If the product is determined to be materially defective during the Warranty Period, your sole remedy and SCEA's sole and exclusive liability shall be limited to the repair or replacement of this product with a new or refurbished product at SCEA's option. For purpose of this Limited Hardware Warranty and Liability, "refurbished" means a product that has been returned to its original specifications. Visit PlayStation.com or call 1-800-345-7669 for instructions on how to deliver the product, freight prepaid, to an authorized service facility.

You will see that the warranty is only valid for the original purchaser so legally, the new purchaser has no valid reason to even ask for the receipt.

 

[ariastar]

You sold the item as-is and let them have as much time to test it as needed. They don't have grounds to sue. They'd have to return to your state to sue anyway.

How about offering to have them ship it back and, pending your inspection upon receipt, issuing a refund and reselling it?

 

[JETX]

Now his mom is calling me

How old was the 'buyer'. If he was a minor, he could rescind the purchase by returning the item to you.