@saarzi wrote:

 

 

But is there a way to work it so the case is closed without a defect?   


Refunding without the case being escalated will also do it. 

 

I tend to do this now unless I have a reason not to.  A couple of buyers have been disappointed because they wanted replacements, but the request system doesn't accomodate replacements in a formal or guided way (I really hope eBay changes that soon, as I would much rather send replacements), so I always send a message to explain exactly why I can't provide the full range of options I usually do.