Darren Garrison wrote:

Wanting a few opinions on this.

I order some Lilly of the Valley pips (one order of 5 white, one order of 3 pink) from a high-volume
Ebay seller using buy-it-now and immedately paying via Paypal.
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So (and here's where the question comes in) I've decided that I'm just going to keep the damned pips
from the re-sent order and not offer to ship them back to him or pay him ($10.00 plus $3.99 shipping
for 3 pips, even though it cost only $1.29 to send them) for the extras, as in my opinion almost all
of the problem has been caused on his end.

Any opinions of wherether I do that with clean hands?

First off- the shipping-- *actual* shipping may be 1.29-- but he
probably has more than $3.99 invested in shipping and handling.
Packaging and trips to the PO are not free. [Chances are he's paying
someone to do all the work & that's why the long delays.]

You asked about ethics-- You, legally & ethically, owe him for the
plants. If I were you I would offer to pay for them.

He, on the other hand, if he[she] is any sort of a business person
will apologize & tell you the plants are a gift.

Don't forget to reflect his lack of quick communication when you leave
feedback for him.

Jim
[And if you need some more Lilly of the Valley's & live anywhere near
zip code 12309-- give a holler & I'll dump a couple shovels full in
your trunk-- and throw in some old fashioned Iris that are nearly as
hardy & don't mind the shade.g]