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"Disagree with claim. I would like to provide additional information."
... and make sure to provide proof of shipment/delivery
... and add the user to your blocked bidder list immediately
"You think a proof of delivery would be enough for a "Not as described" type claim?" No, but is important for eBay to understand the item has been received
"Should I also bother including our conversation where I clearly state to her I wouldn't accept a return if opened and that she should buy from someone else because she was taking a risk?" Yes, including the fact that by opening the item, it has lost some of its value.
You have two choices:
Refund on return.
or
Refund without return.
At least the latter means the woman has to get out of the basement and walk to the post box.
This may be too much effort and the claim may die on the vine.
It's another Pokemon Go player. Some of these people have never been outside before.
"How bad of an idea would it be for me to message the buyer and tell her how much of an awful person she is?"
Bad.
Do not do it. Do not communicate with the buyer at all at this stage. Let the system do its job. Any communication from you will make the situation worse and may cost you.
