Need Opinions on Ebay sale

Well I sent him a reply telling him that as much as i didn't want to I would refund him 1/2 $25.00 which some of you all may think I've lost it but I have gotten a few questionable deals on Ebay myself, long story short, I didn't have to give him any $$ back as here was his reply: He found someone that would replace the "bad" parts and I was off the hook, now I am wondering if he was trying to scam me, glad I didn't refund him any money. thanks to you all for your replys.
tl