Ebay Buyer Trying To Scam?

[Marine Clark]

sold my ps3 almost a week ago, and he says due to money trouble he is going to have to refuse the package. He sent me this.

The Buyer:
I hate to do this to you man but my new bank is really dicking me with my money. Apparently with new customers they hold checks longer than usual. I was going to be fine but then they extended the hold for no apparent reason an extra week. Needless to say, I'm going to have to refuse the package because I have bills to pay. I apologize for the troubles man, I'll kick you $20 for the hassle of having to relist.

Me:
I apologize for your inconvenience. Not knowing what to do I contacted Ebay who advised the transaction was complete and that a refund does not have to be issued. If you refuse the package, it will still be another 7-10 days before you get your refund. It will take that long to get the package back here. I apologize but let me know what you are going to do.


My Question To You:
Ebay told me i didn't have to refund the money but if he refuses the package, or doest can he get the money back?

 

[NickV]

If he payed with PayPal, you're fine. Ebay offers seller protection.

You really shouldn't refund until you receive the PS3 back.

 

[Marine Clark]

If he payed with PayPal, you're fine. Ebay offers seller protection.

You really shouldn't refund until you receive the PS3 back.

Okay thanks, just needed someone to let me know. I have no intentions on giving him a refund even if he does send it back because a deal is a deal. If he sends it back that just means i'll have 400usd and my console back

 

[NickV]

If he sends it back, and you don't refund, then there might be a problem. Dunno, you'd have to ask PayPal on that one, but I'm pretty sure you'll have to refund him if you get the console back, at least partially.

 

[Marine Clark]

Ebay told me that i dont have to issue a refund at all because the deal has already been completed, i sent the console and i received money. If he sends it back its his own fault.

 

[NickV]

Well then, I guess just go by what they said. He may put a dispute in on the 400 if he sends the console back, but I think in the end you'll be fine.

 

[Marine Clark]

Considering my luck i doubt i will even get the console back and will probably be -400 in the red if he files a dispute.

 

[NickV]

If he doesn't ship it back, then all you have to do is call paypal and provide the tracking number that you sent the consul out/some proof that he received it, and you'll win the dispute, so everything will be fine on that.

 

[Marine Clark]

Okay thanks for all your help, im going to lock this thread for now, and if i have future problems i'll re-open. Thanks for all the help!