Ebay: Buyer wants to return Apple ID Locked iPhone?

I sold an Apple ID Locked iPhone 4 on eBay. After the buyer gets it in the mail, he sends me a message saying

'Hi, so I got the item but its telling me that the owner has to remove the item from find my iphone cause its not letting me get into the phone by using my apple ID. So please can you remove it from your device?'

I write him back telling him that this is an Apple ID LOCKED iPhone. I specifically wrote that in the title of my ad. Further, I even put in the description 'This iPhone is Apple ID Locked. I do NOT know the User ID & Password to access this phone'.

He then writes me back saying:

'Hi, So since I can't use the device. I have to return it because I took it to the company and they could not fix it either.'

What do I say to him? I already mentioned clearly that this iPhone is Apple ID Locked. I'm not a business either so I'm not about to let this buyer get his way. I advertised everything perfectly. I even sold the phone for an EXTREMELY LOW PRICE. It sold for $40 with $2.99/shipping.

Should I write him back saying I'm sorry but I can't do that. This phone is Apple ID locked and that's what was advertised.

You advertised the device as it was.
Stupid *** customer didn't read.

Not your fault.

You will have to contact the original owner

Why would you sell something that no one can use? - you have to refund his money

So, you sold a stolen iPhone…

What happens if he takes this iPhone to the police?

I would refund the money As soon as possible.

The problem is that you DIDN"T disclose that you DIDN"T now the use iD to unlock it. It is a useless phone with out that information

Depends if you want to be in good standing or not. I would just refund him since you are selling a locked phone regardless if you mentioned it or not. Assuming of course its returned in the same condition as when you sent it to him.

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