I (v foolishly) purchased an "antique" on ebay for several hundred pounds. The item was delivered by a courier A which I arranged and paid a deposit for. Courier A broke a leg of the chair when delivering and signed a written statement to that effect. Courier A did not request the balance, and I did not pay it(!). I have paid to have the leg repaired and asked courier A to pay the balance between what I owe for delivery. Courier A is refusing and says I should pay the balance I owe before they will entertain paying repair costs. I don't think I'll see them for dust as they are not a reputable company at all (more fool me for booking them), would set off apply here (not sure as it may be freight which has special rules)?
On repairing the item, the refurbisher has confirmed the item is not antique at all. I told the seller and they asked me to open a case via ebay which I've done but looks like I will have to pay courier B's return costs (circa £60). What would happen if they say they will not refund me because the item was damaged (even though I have paid to have it repaired to a v high standard)? Do I have a claim for misrep?
Have issued small claims via moneyclaimsonline before and "happy" (not really but cannot afford to be out of pocket!) to do so again if needs be.
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Fellow lawyers help please! Contract / Misrep... and dreaded ebay.
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ishopthereforeiam · 21/09/2012 13:01
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