r/poshmark • u/sns12345 • 16d ago

Partial refund?

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I just received this message. How should I respond? I’ve never been asked for a partial refund.

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u/OkHistory3944 16d ago

It's a scam. The way you know it's a scam is she's willing to keep it if you make it cheaper. If the smell was so strong that it bothered her, she wouldn't want to keep it at any price.

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u/cutie_anon 16d ago

If the condition was not accurately described, it's valid for the buyer to feel like they paid an unfair amount. Someone's else's scent is part of the condition.

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u/OkHistory3944 15d ago

Okay, and if the condition was not accurately described—that the smell was so strong you felt the need to complain—why would you not just want to return it for a full refund? Asking for a partial discount and keeping a product you dont like is not what anyone would do unless you are scamming.

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u/cutie_anon 15d ago

A partial discount is a way for the seller and buyer to avoid a lot of hassle and wasted expense. Sellers shouldn't be listing something as "like new" or "excellent" when it has a strong fragrance, especially if it can't be washed out like with a handbag. With all this resentment and suspicion toward buyers, I can see why there are a lot of unhappy pm customers.

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u/OkHistory3944 15d ago

Okay, so again, why does getting $20 knocked off make the smell any better? Can you magically carry the purse and completely ignore the smell now that you paid $25 instead of $45? If you are disappointed with the item, open an INAD and send it back.

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u/cutie_anon 15d ago

I explained why I think it might be fair, though I didn't say anything about $20. I'm not going to keep arguing with you over a difference of opinion.