I think that's probably what I'd want to do - if the only problem was that the bearings needed doing, and the star-fangled nut and cables needed replacing, I'd be happy if the seller refunded some of what I paid, but because the scratches are really deep, and on the forks in particular they've worn through to the bare metal, this isn't something I can accept; it's a steel frame and the whole lot would need a respray.
If a seller says the bike's in great condition, and says nothing at all on the listing about the amount of wear and the fact the components are on their last legs, I see that as 'significantly not as described'. Photos show that the bike is dirty, but the seller said they'd clean it before the end of the auction (they didn't), while none of the photos show the wear or scratches.
No shipping costs per se, as it was picked up for me, but yes, I would have to pay to return it - or else wait until I'm next in the area to do this.
In short though, I've decided I'm not going to keep it, so either they take it back and give me a full refund, or I'll be pushing it through eBay - in which case they may well end up out of pocket and with the bike still in my possession. I certainly wouldn't keep it, but they'd have to make arrangements to get it back - that's for sure.
Worst thing is that by not responding to my e-mail, they've got me worked up, so if they'd come back and said 'let's work something out' straight away, I might have considered it, but now I just want rid of it.
I think that's probably what I'd want to do - if the only problem was that the bearings needed doing, and the star-fangled nut and cables needed replacing, I'd be happy if the seller refunded some of what I paid, but because the scratches are really deep, and on the forks in particular they've worn through to the bare metal, this isn't something I can accept; it's a steel frame and the whole lot would need a respray.
If a seller says the bike's in great condition, and says nothing at all on the listing about the amount of wear and the fact the components are on their last legs, I see that as 'significantly not as described'. Photos show that the bike is dirty, but the seller said they'd clean it before the end of the auction (they didn't), while none of the photos show the wear or scratches.
No shipping costs per se, as it was picked up for me, but yes, I would have to pay to return it - or else wait until I'm next in the area to do this.
In short though, I've decided I'm not going to keep it, so either they take it back and give me a full refund, or I'll be pushing it through eBay - in which case they may well end up out of pocket and with the bike still in my possession. I certainly wouldn't keep it, but they'd have to make arrangements to get it back - that's for sure.
Worst thing is that by not responding to my e-mail, they've got me worked up, so if they'd come back and said 'let's work something out' straight away, I might have considered it, but now I just want rid of it.