posted on January 6, 2001 03:35:27 PM new
The first thing I would consider doing is contacting the seller and explain your concerns to them. It could just be an honest mistake, the seller may have been told the item and was solid brass when they got it. At the very least, give the seller a chance to work out a reasonable solution with you...
posted on January 6, 2001 03:40:07 PM new
Brass is a non-ferrous metal, a mix of Copper and Zinc if I remember correctly. It can't even be picked up by the largest industrial magnets.
A solid brass anything should not attract a magnet. Ask for a refund.
posted on January 6, 2001 03:41:06 PM new
Hi. I never heard of brass being magnetic BUT, I hope it wasn't a watch you bought. A strong magnet can dislodge some of the steel inner workings on some watches, even with a brass case.
As to what you should do, I suggest contacting the seller. With that kind of FB i doubt they're trying to cheat anybody.
posted on January 6, 2001 04:11:29 PM new
more likely they were told it was solid brass and don't know enough to disbelieve it. We have a shop that sells only belts at the mall and they cut your belt to lenth and match it with a buckle. The sign says solid brass but I took my magnetic money clip out and it stuck to it as big as anything. When I pointed that out to the clerk he said " So if you don't like it don't buy it." Good advice
but a terrible way to treat customers.
posted on January 6, 2001 06:45:58 PM new
Well, if I am unsure of what an item is made of by looking at a picture I usually ask the seller prior to bidding. This auction, however, clearly states, "this item is solid brass" and the word brass is even in the title. That is the only reason I even found it and bought it. Had I known it was not brass as stated in the auction there is no way I would have even bid on it.
