I just got a request from a customer that I give him a refund for a specimen he purchased a month or so ago from me that he wants to return now. His request was not based on the fact that the specimen was damaged or otherwise in a different condition than described when it was sold to him.
The request he felt was justified because he thinks the specimen is now not worth as much as he paid for it bach then.
This story sounds very familiar to me.
A couple of years ago, I shipped a meteorite to a buyer and agreed to accept payment in 4 monthly installments. The first 3 installments arrived on schedule, but the 4th and final payment was witheld. There was no explanation given....the payment just wasn't sent to me.
Being a trusting soul, I let it go for several more weeks before emailing a polite reminder, enquiring about this "missing" payment. The buyer emailed me back and stated that final payment would not be made, as the price of that particular meteorite had fallen over the last few months.
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Rob Elliott
www.meteorites.uk.com
Fernlea Meteorites,
The Wynd,
Off Dickson Lane,
Milton of Balgonie,
Fife. KY7 6PY
United Kingdom
Tel: +44-(0)1592-751563
Fax: +44-(0)1592-751991
Mobile: 07909-773929
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
