Issue about Partial Refunding

Hello,

 

A buyer purchased a "lot of 5 iPhone 4" from me early in February.  The buyer received it on Feb. 11th, and nearly a week later said that 2 of the phones had issues.  I offered her to return them for a refund, but she asked for a $85 CAD partial refund instead (cost was $419).

I said I would accept if she could send me video proof of the issues - and she sent me some, but even though we can't really tell much from them, I agreed to the partial refund out of good will and for the sake of avoiding hassles/moving on.

 

She seemed happy and gave me a good feedback.  But then 3 weeks later, she now messages me saying that she has found more issues with the other phones and wants an additional $85 partial refund again.  

 

I reply saying that the best I can do is send 35$ partial refund out of goodwill.  I've tested the phones before shipping them and they all worked 100%, I've sold 66 units of these same phones from the same batch on here with no issues.  I'm a bit skeptic that the phones have any issues.  She's had them for a while now and I can't know what may have caused said issues (if they are real) within that time frame.

 

She replied standing her ground that she wants an $85 CAD refund.  That is where I am now.  She has received the phones 25 days ago.  I don't really want her to send me back the phones at this point because I suspect her of damaging them herself (she mentioned "having to repair the phones with issues").

 

Do I have a leg to stand on if she escalates this to a case? Or should I just bow down and give her another $85 refund (I would do this if this was a one time thing - but what if other buyers start doing this.  I have no defense?).

 

Thank you in advance for your help!

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First rule is to never get into a discussion. Buyer then drags you down to their level and beats you with experience.

 

Always respond with "Return for refund" and nothing else.

 

Your choice. Continue to be extorted or "return for refund".

 

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She's having trouble selling them is my guess.

 

"Return for refund of remaining original payment".

Rinse and repeat.

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She's having trouble selling them is my guess.

 

I was thinking the same thing.

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X3 on that.

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