Is This Ethical?

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I recently auctioned 3 quads of used Svetlana tubes on eBay (2 quads of KT88s, and one quad of 6550s). Before I had received the check from the buyer, or had shipped the tubes, he listed 2 of the quads for sale on Audiogon. He "represented" himself as the original owner--stating the number of hours on the tubes--When in fact, I did not know how used they were, and had stated so in my auction. He even used the pictures from my eBay ad!
On the day that I shipped the tubes to him, I noticed that he marked on quad as "sold". Now it gets worse--After he received the tubes, he sends me a note stating that one of the 6550s blew, and was no good (one of the ones he sold). He wanted my suggestions on how to resolve the situation. Even though I think what he is doing is highly unethical, I tried to come up with a fair solution. I sold all 12 of these tubes for $110, and I just rounded up to $10 per tube. I offered to refund $10 for the bad tube, and even offered to give him an additional $10 for the oddball 6550, if he wanted to send it back to me. He sent me a note back, wanting a refund for all 4 of the 6550s, because his amp only uses quads--Keep in mind, this is the quad that he had already sold.
I would welcome any and all opinions of this. It sure seems like he is playing me for a fool--Or am I making a big deal out of nothing?
Thanks in advance!

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Topic - Is This Ethical? - Bob S 18:49:27 04/12/03 (11)

Thanks for the suggestions... - Bob S 16:18:57 04/13/03 (0)

Re: get the tubes back if theyre blown and.. - johnny a. 04:22:32 04/13/03 (0)

Re: Is This Ethical? - JLarry 00:54:35 04/13/03 (1)

Nice story. nt - clarkjohnsen 10:22:38 04/13/03 (0)

Re: Is This Ethical? - shoe 22:14:16 04/12/03 (0)

Re: Is This Ethical? - NEAR SOTA 19:05:42 04/12/03 (1)

Re: Is This Ethical? - Tuckers 13:52:01 04/13/03 (0)

Re: Is This Ethical? - PabloP 18:53:30 04/12/03 (3)

Re: Is This Ethical? - Bob S 19:00:12 04/12/03 (2)

Re: Is This Ethical? - placebo effect 19:13:06 04/12/03 (1)

Tell him to get lost--I agree!nt - NEAR SOTA 22:15:17 04/12/03 (0)

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