I think you need the input of some respected Rogers Collectors on this. Ive seen elongated holes before, you do not have them on this drum, not in the pic Ive seen. I would fight it. I think the real problem here is buyers remorse, and hes not happy with the color match.
[COLOR="Magenta"]Yes, agreed.... it would appear this is more likely so....
~ No elongated holes
~ Footprint-Fade on the wrap (lug off) suggests the Beavertails were the originals
~ seemingly no sign of old B&B footprint on wrap, or washer footprint on paint; that the pics show at least...[/COLOR]
I would offer to accept the final judgment of a drum expert like Steve Maxwell --whoever is close to the buyer (since he has the drum). If buyer is right you refund and pay for the opinion. If you are right, he pays the appraisal and can go pound his new 14" drum.
[COLOR="Magenta"]Damn, this Forum has some smart members. Great idea.
In next communication, point out that the drum appears to NOT have any of the telltale signs of the Beavertail lugs being non-factory.
Tell him to get a professional evaluation of it. If he comes back with written evaluation from a vintage drum shop stating unequivocally that the drum used to have B&B's, then do the refund, etc. as Knavel suggests.
[COLOR="Gray"]BTW...I actually just read your Item Description on the auction.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320437534896&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
...quite honestly, I think your semantics covered yourself here. Unless the buyer specifically asked you for an assurance that the lugs were original...personally, I don't think he has a leg to stand on at all.[/COLOR][/COLOR]
