i don't think either party here is strictly speaking at fault. i do think terms for return need to be very carefully spelled out and if they're not, then any reason at all qualifies (except finding something else one wants more in the meantime).

as to the buyer in this case, i've identified another for my blocked bidder list. from what jim describes, i'd have blocked this guy almost immediately. anybody takes that long to go ahead and buy something, esp after pulling that "i can get them here for $$blahblah" BS, has trouble written all over him. i've long since learned off ebay experience to head off a lot of trouble at the pass, just from the questions or the way they're asked.

and based on the other auction item pointed out, i'd say this is a pretty certain case of nothing but buyers remorse which isn't valid for return ever.

the tone of the buyers original post pretty much confirms him as someone to never do business with.

roger