[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] spexwood:
what to do, what to do....

I KNEW this would happen and it only shows how much of a scumbag this seller is.

Here is the background story:

I left the seller a negative feedback because 1) the battery was NOT 2300mAh and 2) shipping took a long time and had no tracking (I know it was coming from overseas, but with shipments like that, I prefer a tracking number to be able to keep an eye on shipping progress. A long shipping time with a tracking number is OK, but without tracking leaves me in the dark. Plus, I have had TOO MANY packages from China just disappear during transit, so that is another reason I like tracking)

The seller then emailed me asking me to change my feedback to something positive. I told them that I will not lie just to make them look better so that other people can buy this product and also be tricked.

The seller replied again yesterday and now I am stuck between a rock and a hard place.

First, the seller CLAIMS that they will be changing the sales page soon to give a more accurate description (no further details than that though).

Second, they are bribing me by offering me a full refund IF I change my feedback to something positive... and that is my problem.

I WANT the refund, but I REFUSE to lie about how "great" the product is.

Any opinions?

This is VERY wrong of them. Is there any way to report this to EBay to report this whole thing AND to get my money back?

EDIT: I just called EBay and explained everything to them. They told me to file an EBay claim saying that the item was not as described in the listing and to mention everything I described above. They told me that my feedback was justified and that I do NOT have to change it if I don't want to under ANY condition. They explained to me that the seller CANNOT deny me a refund for posting negative feedback AND especially since the seller posted an inaccurate description of the product.

So, I did what the lady on the phone (she was very nice BTW) told me to do. The problem now is that the way the claim system works, things will be between me and the seller until March 13, when I can escalate the claim and get EBay involved. I'm sure that the seller will be pissed off at me now and I am not sure if they will continue to bribe me for a refund in exchange for a positive feedback. Hopefully they will see that I am serious about not lying and will give me a refund and just accept the feedback. If not, well, EBay can get involved and the seller can risk getting into even more trouble.

I also mentioned in my claim that I am willing to return the battery to the seller, without packaging (it is long gone unfortunately), IF the seller pays for the shipping. I said that I refuse to throw any more money into this purchase.

SOOOOOOO

If you are also disappointed with this battery, I recommend starting by leaving HONEST feedback. Let other people know not to waste money on this battery if they want extended battery capacity.

Then, contact the seller for a refund. Refuse to pay return shipping if they want you to return the item. I know the terms state that the return will be paid by the buyer, but the seller lied to you from the beginning.

If at any time the seller asks you to change your feedback, remember that EBay told me that you DO NOT HAVE TO UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.

If you still don't get a refund and/or the seller wants you to pay for return shipping and/or the seller continues to pester you about changing your feedback, then file an EBay claim (not PayPal claim) for receiving an item that was not as described in the listing and explain everything carefully in your claim.