It's his problem that he's a moron. He can try all he wants to take you small claims court. And oh, next time don't give your number to someone from craigslist bc they will stalk your life.
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Should I refund buyer? Craigslist related*
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As long as you never led him into thinking it was unlocked, no. If there's a possibility that your wording wasn't clear or you eluded to it being activated making sound unlocked, then yes.
No. Here's the deal. I live on CL. Just got my iPhone 4 from there, along with many other things. I understand as should everyone who deals on it all items are as is no warranties or refunds unless otherwise stated. I believe the person was just so excited to get a 4s that they didn't bother to ask the right questions before buying it. I was beside my self when I found my phone on CL, but I still went to the Verizon store and had it checked out to make sure all was well.
His bad. Tell him to sell it on CL for what he paid for it.
His bad. Tell him to sell it on CL for what he paid for it.
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+1. I've been doing this since 2007 when I was beta testing Grand Central. As far as the transaction, he can't read. I wouldn't give him the money back. He should have asked before hand. I'm surprised he didn't being you met him in person and he didn't test it before you left.
You didn't ask,
but AT&T might allow you to block his number at no charge. If they don't offer a freebee you'll have to subscribe to a service (AT&T cannot block calls where the caller "blocks" their number but third party services can). Be sure to file a police report. AT&T will also offer the helpful advice to change your phone number.
Thanks to this thread, I just made a google voice account. I recently started selling stuff on CL, this new number will come in handy.
I think I will do the same.
I had no probs so far but you never know when you will come across any nutjobs.
It is his fault that he didn't do research and bought a locked phone. I would refuse to give him the refund and tell him to sue me if he wants. As it is his fault that the bought a locked phone (as long as you didn't tell him it was a locked phone), I would say the judge would give you a favourable decision. I don't want to be giving legal advice though.
However you can give him money back minus a bit for all the issues his mistake caused you in good faith.
Hell no. Tell him to go to hell and change your number. You actually don't have to cause im pretty sure he'll get the idea in a couple days.
No. He sold it as new, possibly unopened, and now it is used - period.
He shouldn't take it back, because now he will take a loss on it.
Restraining order is the way to go.
Another thing to keep in mind about lawsuits is that they can be a pain in the ass, meritorious or not.