I posted in the middle of a thread, so I am posting this again. I would like people's opinion, since I am not sure what I want to do.

I won an auction with a somewhat low final price (not an expensive chip to begin with, but probably worth more than the final price). I immediately pay. The chip in the scan is pristine, but the chip that shows up is very dirty, faded and has three distinct lines on one side of the inlay (which, for some reason, are very hard to see in scans, but are really clear in person). I contact the seller who immediately offers to refund my payment if I pay to send the chip back. I ask to receive the chip I bid on, which is in much better shape. He says he is selling for his father, who he admits scanned the chips, and says his father puts the chips in the envelope. He says his father can't find the chip in the scan. So, I don't get the chip I bid on and I lose the postage I have to pay to return it. I don't know if the seller is on the level or just didn't want to send the pristine chip for the price I paid. I also bought the Concorde ncv from him which I am very happy with (and it is a much more expensive chip). I am planning on leaving nice feedback for the Concorde chip, but am not sure what to do wtih the other. My inclination is no feedback, but am considering neutral feedback.

After more reflection, I am leaning toward giving no feedback on either chip. I don't actually know that the seller was not completely truthful. My one response recommended leaving a negative. It is a small amount at issue, though, and I did get a refund (although I had to pay to send the chip back, resulting in a loss, though very small).

I would really like to know what others think before I do anything.

What do you think?

Michael Siskin