ebay buyer protection question

[tonyo]

Hi Net 54,

A question about ebay buyer protection. What will happen here?

I recently sold two 5 card lots of 1955 Topps commons. $10 each. Here is one of the auctions: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MESOX:IT

The buyer wants to return both lots for a refund. Here is our communication (all through ebay):

Buyer: Sunday at 6:20pm: Dear tonyooten, Hi! I would like to return this lot and the other 5 card lot#25077423784! Please let me know! Thanks- clipper-baseball2010

Me: Sunday at 8:20pm: Dear clipper-baseball2010, Well, the auction states no returns. What was not as described? Tony - tonyooten

Buyer: Monday at 9:15am: Dear tonyooten, Thanks Tony! When I return the cards $20 will be fine!

Me: Monday at 9:24am: Dear clipper-baseball2010, You didn't answer my question. What was "not as described" ? - tonyooten



No response from the buyer yet. I'm expecting no response and to receive the cards in a few days. I know it's just $20, but it's the principle. My inclination is to not refund and accept a negative. However, I've read many times that eBay will side with the buyer in almost every case regardless of the circumstances. So if I'm gonna lose my $20 anyway, I may as well just refund despite the disgusted feeling I'll have.


What do you all think will happen, do I stand a chance of not having to refund if the buyer opens a case?

Tony