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Will going beyond what my returns/refund policy states avoid a chargeback?

I wanted to avoid chargeback so I offered full refund

         

radeckd

9:02 pm on May 22, 2008 (gmt 0)

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This customer has been pain in the butt since the beginning. Most of my customers are professional installers of my products, but some are end users looking to save money. This guy bought is an end user. First he had problems setting it up but I provided him with support. I responded to his every email within 12h or less. One of the cables he bought seemed to be bad, so I told him to send it back for replacement. He did, but he also called his cc company to "put hold" on charge. I replaced cable with new one and send it back within 48h. Too long for him. He asked for delivery with no signature required, I did not do that. That made him upset, but I need to protect myself. My return policy states "14 days, 15% re-stocking fee", after many emails from this guy with all kinds of complains about how difficult it is to set it up and about that cable I offered him FULL REFUND if he returns items within next 14 days. He said no, because he already went trough so much hooking system up.He said: return is not an option. I am sure he will dispute transaction. Will I win?

[edited by: lorax at 1:09 pm (utc) on May 27, 2008]

bwnbwn

9:46 pm on May 22, 2008 (gmt 0)

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Yes you will win he said he wanted to keep the stuff he signed for it. It isn't your responsibility to install it. My vote is in your corner.

LifeinAsia

9:56 pm on May 22, 2008 (gmt 0)

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I would say you'd probably win as well. (Of course, you'll still be stuck with the chargeback fee.)

But if he does try to dispute the charge just to continue being a PITA, I'd specify in your response to the dispute that since he has the equipment and refused to return it, you will file criminal fraud charges with the local police if he doesn't immediately drop the dispute. And then file up with an official complaint with his local police department.

sm76

9:10 am on May 23, 2008 (gmt 0)

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We have had this experience before of a customer keeping the product but doing a chargeback. We won simply because they can't keep the merchandise without paying. Be sure to include documentation, such as email correspondence of him stating that he has received and still has the product. Also include copies of what his original invoice, a page describing the products he purchased and your return policy. If you have signature confirmation of him receiving the item that is also important to include.

radeckd

1:25 pm on May 23, 2008 (gmt 0)

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Thank you for all replies. Now I am waiting for him move. I'll keep you posted. Thanks again.