Second hand outboard

[jay kay]

Hi. I bought an outboard from wilsons boatyard in may, it was used from new on their yard boat. since then it sat in my garage so I decided to sell it a couple of weeks ago. I put it on eBay and sold it to someone outside eBay to someone in Ireland. They intended to sell it straight on. I had an email when it arrived saying the id plate was missing which I now have in the post to me as it was taken off when the engine was touched up. It is damaged but you can still read it. He also said the engine has got some problems with it. The buyer asked for a 1min video which I put on you tube of it running and said in an email that if he is happy with it he will buy it (evinrude 30hp four stroke test run) now he is saying he will also need the side plates as you can't insure a boat without them?? I don't even know what they are!

 

He paid through PayPal but it was listed as sold as seen no returns or warranty

 

Does anyone have any advise? If I send the I'd badge to him shall I just tell him to poke it after or could he get his money back through PayPal?

 

Thanks

 

Jon

[plaicemat]

Ebay say that 'sold as seen' has no legal standing http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Sold-as-seen-as-is-no-returns-/10000000002394120/g.html

 

Paypal invariably come down on the side of the buyer.

 

Harsh, I'm afraid. Good luck!

 

Terry.

[jay kay]

Sort of the reply I expected terry. The sticker arrived today so ill send that registered post tomorrow. My only hope is I sold outside eBay and I've got emails saying he would transfer the money if he was happy with it running in a short video.

 

All the best

 

Jon