Should I keep this wine refrigerator?

Question

Should I keep this wine refrigerator?

I just bought an Oster 12 bottle wine "cellar" on Ebay for $50. It was listed as "new". When it came it was all banged up & the drip tray was cracked to the point that it won't be useful. But it was 1/2 the retail price. My first thought was to send it back. But what a hassle! So my question is what do you think? Are the problems with this unit inconsequential? Or are they serious enuf that I shouldn't mess with this thing?

It is dented @ the top left rear metal cage, behind the electrical elements. And it's also kicked in at the bottom. As I said, the drip tray is badly cracked.

So what do you think? Spend the $ to send it back? I think the seller will reimburse me 1/2 of that if he keeps his word. But he hasn't returned any of my emails in a long time - even tho he asked me to email him photos of the damage.

Most importantly, is this thing a safety hazard?

It's hot & my wines are in need of shelter. What do you think? Get another one? Or "Just Chill"?

Answer 1

I would probably file a claim on Ebay (or Paypal, if that's how you paid for it).  I've filed a couple of claims over the years and always won.  One of the main things you have in your favor is that it was advertised as new and clearly is not (due to the damage).  I would do this for the principal of the issue.

If you decide to return it, be sure to keep this persons email correspondence and get a tracking number  for the return.

BTW - What was the person's Feedback score?  I have found when I don't check the Feedback I usually end up regretting it.

Good luck to you!