Question for the group. I sold a Raleigh 3 speed sport bike on ebay about one month ago. it was heading for Kyoto, Japan and arrived back on my doorstep today...mutilated. It looks as though the post office tore the box open, put the bike in a blender, and ran over it a few times with the mail jeep. My response to this situation is as follows.
I refunded the individual with a seperate explanation email regarding why and what, There is a language barrier and I am hoping he understands. I refunded full amount. I figure I can deal with the postal service. Is there anything else I need to follow up on? I just did a quick assessment of this bicycle and there really isn't any reason to try and repack and send. The damage is BaD. The frame is bent, the wheels bent! He won the bid at only $22.50 and I just don't see where this will do anyone any good to try and resend for scrap or parts!
Does it sound as though I covered the bases? any thoughts would help. offlist replies of course. Can anyone on the list speak japanese to explain this better to the winner?
Walter Skrzypek
Falls Creek, Pa