[ForSale-Swap] VARIOUS RADIOS

[Tony Martin W4FOA]

Bill,
I think it is because there are so many "scam artists" on the internet 
today.
Personally speaking,  "sold as is" or "it worked the last time I tried it", 
or  "has been on the shelf for several years but worked OK then" or, 
"belonged to a friend and he said it worked OK" or, "I have no way to test 
it", etc.....these phrases simply say to me "you really don't want this 
item."

OTOH, phrases like "guaranteed as described", or "satisfaction guaranteed or 
your money back less shipping costs", etc. give me some confidence in the 
seller.
YMMV
Tony, W4FOA



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <ACI6 at aol.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 11:35 AM
Subject: Re: [ForSale-Swap] VARIOUS RADIOS


>
> In a message dated 3/16/05, "Bruce Stewart" <skywarrior01 at msn.com writes:
>
>> but as with all electronics they are sold as is
>
> You know, I see this statement often. I've never understood why because it
> just isn't accurate. So, why does it continue to appear? It's easily 
> disproven
> by reading any of the warranties that came with the items listed. And, 
> even if
> taken only in the context of used merchandise, it is still not true 
> because
> many sellers offer a warranty on used items. (See AES for example.)
>
> Additionally, if an item is working, why not be willing to guarantee it to 
> be
> so upon delivery? And, if "as is" means "it's working now and will be upon
> delivery," then why cloud the issue with a tired and inaccurate 
> disclaimer?
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill
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