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Well the decision of the PayPal jury is in !!  “ Based on all the information supplied we do not accept that the item sold was significantly different from the description provided in the initial advert or in the pre sales conversation- any held funds in relation to this matter will now be released” 

Well the decision of the PayPal jury is in !!  “ Based on all the information supplied we do not accept that the item sold was significantly different from the description provided in the initial advert or in the pre sales conversation- any held funds in relation to this matter will now be released” 

Well the decision of the PayPal jury is in !!  “ Based on all the information supplied we do not accept that the item sold was significantly different from the description provided in the initial advert or in the pre sales conversation- any held funds in relation to this matter will now be released” 

I had something similar.

I sold an NGRS. 

When it arrived it was perfect except the power was lower than I had stated. 
I offered the cost of a service by a gunsmith to resolve or a full refund, as long as it was returned in the state I sold it and not opened.
Since it would be such a simple task to up the spring or replace the piston/oring. That if they couldn't do that, there was no way i was going to take the gun back. 
They refused. Opened the gun, couldn't fix and instantly put in a pay pal dispute. 

Because of my offer and documentation. I won the case.

I think in this case, tell them to go f themselves and let paypal sort it out. 

The protection works both ways.

Indeed- and was well advised in the both the advert and the pre sales chat that this was the case and that it must go to someone with HPA and tech experience 

Buyer has raised a PayPal case, so I have to let that run its course now anyway. PayPal is very buyer orientated, so I’ll wait until that sorts itself out.

If the gun worked when you sent it and when they received it then I'd tell the buyer to do one. It sounds to me like they've fucked it and are now trying to blame you for their stupidity 

Taking what you've put at face value:
You sold a gun, with known faults which the buyer was happy to accept
 
They then either used, or immediately dissassembled it and found/possibly caused a broken part
 
Despite the usual caveat emptor of second hand sales you offered a partial refund, which they refused.
 
If it were me i'd say no to a full refund. Its an understood part of buying secondhand that any pew can have hidden gremlins that even a honest seller might not be aware of, hell even face to face sales where you can test a gun is no guarantee. Some people aren't happy buying something with potential faults and no comeback and choose to avoid secondhand sales for that exact reason.

I have to find myself disagreeing....lol, its user error, if you actually use the locking lugs with the proper technique they don't break.  Top one in with a downward motion and rotate clockwise to lock lower lug in place, removal is the reverse of fitting. I've never broken one since learning that technique....broke tons before that.. But always get severely frustrated having carefully packed G36 mags I've sold to be told they were damaged in the post.... err Naw, yer an erse and broke them trying to force them together or apart.
 
 

Modified for convenience ? Must be worth more....
 

They've been back and forth on it a few times, and I'm sure they have purple-haired employees who will potato-screech and ban the face off of anyone flogging so much as a toy cap gun.
 
However, at the moment, the UK prohibition is on "(j) ammunition, firearms, or certain firearm parts or accessories".
 
They don't mention imitations or replicas, and airsoft guns (under 1.3J / 2.5J) are not firearms (for the purposes of the Firearms Act 1968).
 
https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/ua/acceptableuse-full
 
We could ask their CS goons, and it might be interesting to see how many different answers we get.  
 
I agree with not putting "Real replica imitation firearm shooter gun" on the invoice, but "Jing Gong G36C" or similar is specific without being overt and at least gives you some options.  I'd rather have something on an invoice than no invoice at all.

The built-in system is quite good.
You can set the advert to 'Pending' to let people know and stops them making offers but you can turn it back again if it falls through.
 
When I want to sell something I'll start with the highest price I think is reasonable given the rarity, scarcity, condition, performance etc to see if someone is keen enough to buy at that price.  If it doesn't sell I'll lower the price after some time depending how fast I need to shift it.
If it still doesn't sell at the lower price then I'll keep it 😁
 

Maybe I should brazen it out and say "Customised so the couplers don't get caught up in your webbing like they always do!"  I reckon most G36 users do cut them off anyway...

This. Though admittedly it's hard to price some things up. Case in point my practically "unused" set of 6 G&P Mid cap G36 mags, never used in a skirmish, no scratches, dents or otherwise. Considered the best traditional G36 style mag out there. Cost £17 per mag from any shop that has them in stock right now... Issue?
 
I coupled them all together for storage, and of course like all G36 mags, the couplers break when separated. It immediately falls in value despite never been used in a skirmish. So have now priced them at essentially less then a tenner each. It's hard for me to go any lower then that, but I can see why someone would ask for higher because of how all the G36 couplers will fail in short order anyway... The fact it happened before being sold is just a harsh reality! 
 
I would like to think I price my stuff quite nicely though. And my stuff generally does sell.
 
But it gets harder when it comes to the even more niche stuff, you have to wait for the right buyer (specialist in odd things) to come along who knows it's a good deal. But to the average M4 multiglammer it means nothing. 

I've definitely noticed an increase in nobheads lately (more so than usual, let's face it this happens every year). That said I don't know of any platform that doesn't include someone that thinks because they've "barely used it" then it's worth 90% of purchase price. It's usually because they need the money and want to try and recoup their costs without actually thinking about it. I don't think there's all that many that deliberately inflate the price to try and rip people off here though, they're usually just misinformed or have an over inflated idea of what things are actually worth once you break that factory cellophane!

The more you buy and sell, the more you notice. It's prevalent in any second hand selling of any kind unless there are contracts in place (Ebay.... And even then!). 

It is especially prevalent in non essential hobby classifieds (If I may be stereotypical here). Airsoft, Guitars, RC Cars, Gaming. Full of flakes and dreamers who either don't have the money, patience and/or people skills. 
 
It's one of the reasons that I have to take a big deep breath before I put anything up for sale and have to be in the mood to deal with the above. Also one of the reasons why I almost never buy second hand stuff myself, I find it difficult to trust peoples descriptions. 

Prices for airsoft can vary so much from one shop to another. So most of the time when they say what they paid for it i believe them. I do shake my head, say poor sod got ripped they should of done their research and they'll never get their asking price. 

I tried to buy this and politely asked what his best price was, highlighting that the new retail was around the same…. The response was a rant that he didn’t buy these to lose money on ….and why should he reduce the price when it’s still brand new…. 

I tried to buy this and politely asked what his best price was, highlighting that the new retail was around the same…. The response was a rant that he didn’t buy these to lose money on ….and why should he reduce the price when it’s still brand new…. 

I tried to buy this and politely asked what his best price was, highlighting that the new retail was around the same…. The response was a rant that he didn’t buy these to lose money on ….and why should he reduce the price when it’s still brand new….