If that's the attitude, file a dispute. Why should a scammer make money when he broke the law and listed a fake.
And if, as he said, he bought the item at an "authorized
Coach retailer," that's his problem to take the fake back to them and fight it out. He has no business visiting his problems on you.
If you file a dispute, you might not even be required to return the bag. Lately, paypal has been authorizing buyers of fakes to confirm destruction of the bag and on submission of a statement that you did that, they refund your full payment. (They do it this way because too often, when the scamming seller gets the fake back, they relist it and rip off a future buyer.)
Even if Paypal doesn't tell you to destroy the bag, you'll be requested to return the fake to the seller (use delivery confirmation as proof of return) and on submission of proof of receipt of the fake, Paypal will refund your initial full payment, including shipping. Only return shipping and d.c. will be at your expense.
Now, save the listing, neg the seller (before the listing poofs) and file your dispute. It's important that the seller get negative feedback since he's unwilling to acknowledge that he sold a fake and is also unwilling to do the right thing by refunding your full payment.
As proof of un-authenticity, state that the serial number is a well-known and commonly seen fake serial number. You might even include the link above that lists the fake numbers.
While I am asking for help, I may as well have you look at another bag for me.
