i want to buy scrap electronic,gold plated item and such to remove precious metal on them. i have found an auction where the persone claim a

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i want to buy scrap electronic,gold plated item and such to remove precious metal on them.
i have found an auction where the persone claim a certain % of gold by weight in his item. what are my protection if he has lied about that % by weight. since i remove the gold myself will paypal beleive my result and protect me?

thank you

[heidilynn0_3 · Accepted solution]

Hi ..I would say no because you cannot return in the condition received.

[femmefan1946 · Accepted solution]

Isn't this the one with the Greek philosopher running down the street naked shouting "Eureka!"  ?

If you can determine the amount of the gold in the metal by simple displacement, then you have not changed the item, and you could return it (with Delivery/Signature Confirmation) for a refund of your original payment.

But if you change the product, say by melting it down, then PP will not refund.

You might, possibly, be able to do a credit card chargeback, but frankly, this does not seem like a reasonable source for you.