stusi
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posted on January 21, 2003 03:46:35 PM new
Checkout Ebay auction #3002401175. This seller is honest enough to admit that some(?) of their clocks may not work, so bidders are instructed to "bid accordingly"! Does that mean that you can pay with a check that may not clear?
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tooltimes
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posted on January 21, 2003 03:55:19 PM new
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3002401175
That's a fairly standard disclaimer for a liquidation goods seller on ebay. They should put the disclaimer before the auction description to save confusion.
Any online auction is a crapshoot but liquidation goods auctions are really a gamble. 
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trai
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posted on January 21, 2003 04:23:08 PM new
The winning bidder also agrees that this is an "as is" auction and therefore by placing a bid waives any and all rights to warranties, charge backs or refunds
Lol, lots of luck on this as they do take CC payments. At least they are up front about it.
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Twelvepole
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posted on January 21, 2003 04:37:33 PM new
HAVE TO AGREE TRAI... NO CC COMPANY WOULD CARE AND DO A CHARGE BACK REGARDLESS, THEY LOOK AFTER THEIR CUSTOMERS, NOT THE SELLER.
AIN'T LIFE GRAND... 
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mlecher
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posted on January 21, 2003 07:21:14 PM new
Since they are upfront about it, a chargeback would be denied as the customer would have nothing to LEGALLY complain about.
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We call them our heroes...but we pay them like chumps
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Twelvepole
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posted on January 21, 2003 07:41:20 PM new
WOULD BE INTERESTING TO FIND OUT, I REALLY DOUBT THE CC COMPANY WOULD NOT RECOUP THE MONEY FROM THE SELLER.
ESPECIALLY WHERE THE DISCLAIMER IS POSITIONED ON THE AUCTION, I AM VERY CERTAIN A CREDIT UNION CC WOULD GET YOUR MONEY BACK.
AIN'T LIFE GRAND...
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Libra63
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posted on January 22, 2003 11:35:41 AM new
bid accordingly I use this when I have an item I think someone might be interested but it will have a little damage. I sell men's ties and when your out buying it's hard to see if there is anything wrong, but ofcourse I check it over when I list it and if there is damage I throw it away. Right now I have a tie on that has that statement in because someone at the thrift shop decided to mark the ties with one of those plastic markers right through the tip of the tie. I put it on because it was vintage and that someone just might want it. If no one bids then I will throw it away. I start low to cover my costs.
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TomServo92
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posted on January 22, 2003 01:16:19 PM new
You see the same thing with used computer equipment. Sometimes they'll guarantee against DOA but usually it's listed as "sold as is; bid accordingly".
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blueyes29
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posted on January 22, 2003 01:58:19 PM new
Maybe I'm naive but I don't see this as a "rip off". I sell items on consignment and a friend gave me an antique clock to sell...(dated 1902). The clock doesn't work but I took it to a clock shop and had the guy check it out. He said it was repairable and that they fly wheel needed realignment (or something like that). At any rate, will most definitely state in the action that the clock doesn't work...but figure that antique clock collectors might still be interested in the item and, perhaps, repair it themselves. As long as the seller clearly states ALL defects/flaws/problems, I think he's being honest and straightforward.
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wendywins
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posted on January 22, 2003 04:33:50 PM new
I have no problem selling items with deficiencies so long as I explain them but this seller clearly has dodged the bullet. They said it may work fine all the way to D.O.A.
I personally wouldn't bid if the problem can't be outlined. This item doesn't even have knick-knack appeal.
Edited to say: I have seen rugs listed under Pottery Barn that "may" have a misspelling on them. This kind of flaw doesn't affect the functionality of the rug but may bother those who prefer 'perfect' items.
[ edited by wendywins on Jan 22, 2003 04:35 PM ]
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