is when your viewing all the record players listed for sale, and most will say this:” Sorry, I don’t have a record to test it out”. (Or, I even read where they didn’t have batteries to test various other items for sale on Ebay) Granted, records aren’t easy to come-by these days. But you’d think if they took all that time to even list the item...they’d want to know if it works or not! Just a thought....or, am I missing something here?
2006-09-04 08:54:59 · 11 answers · asked by Jon R 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
I think some sellers honestly can't test their euqipment -and are being honest that they don't know its condition.
BUT I SUSPECT (of course can't prove) that for most - the statement that they can't test it - is a sure sign that it does not work, and they know it.
If you're not willing to take that chance, ask specific questions before you place the winning bid.
2006-09-04 09:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by me 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you are missing something. Most Sellers sell under the terms sold as found / as is. Maybe someone wants it for the parts.. maybe the item is rare and it doesn't matter if it works. and collectors want it anyway. some people buy things to fix themselves..
True eBayers know the deal
the fact is some broken s h i t sells
2006-09-04 16:05:17 · answer #2 · answered by smilingontime 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're probably just trying to be as honest as they can in their listings. They want you to know up front about the item and that it hasn't been tested. If they didn't put that in their listing, the buyer could file a "Significantly Not As Described (SNAD) report against them.
2006-09-04 16:02:17 · answer #3 · answered by First Lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THESE ARE NOT LOCAL STORES,sellers must state condition of item offered,most are honest,but you can get stuck,i have bought and sold on eBay......there is only one real winner EBAY,they will be paid,if item sells or don't sell, they win.......ive heard of people buying expensive cars, and got taken for a ride,lost there monies
2006-09-04 16:04:23 · answer #4 · answered by bull 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are not missing a thing. All ebayers are not like that but beware and ask plenty of questions before hand. If you don't like what you hear or they give you the wrong answer then by gosh do NOT place a bid.
2006-09-04 16:03:11 · answer #5 · answered by blueyes2001 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nothing sums up what is funny about Ebay like this Weird Al Yankovic song!
Ebay
Yeah
A used ... pink bathrobe
A rare ... mint snowglobe
A Smurf ... TV tray
I bought on eBay
My house ... is filled with this crap
Shows up in bubble wrap
Most every day
What I bought on eBay
Tell me why (I need another pet rock)
Tell me why (I got that Alf alarm clock)
Tell me why (I bid on Shatner's old toupee)
They had it on eBay
I'll buy ... your knick-knack
Just check ... my feedback
"A++!" they all say
They love me on eBay
Gonna buy (a slightly-damaged golf bag)
Gonna buy (some Beanie Babies, new with tag)
(From some guy) I've never met in Norway
Found him on eBay
I am the type who is liable to snipe you
With two seconds left to go, whoa
Got Paypal or Visa, what ever'll please
As long as I've got the dough
I'll buy ... your tchotchkes
Sell me ... your watch, please
I'll buy (I'll buy, I'll buy, I'll buy ...)
I'm highest bidder!!!
(Junk keeps arriving in the mail)
(From that worldwide garage sale) (Dukes Of Hazard ashtray)
(Hey! A Dukes Of Hazard ashtray)
Oh yeah ... (I bought it on eBay)
Wanna buy (a PacMan Fever lunchbox)
Wanna buy (a case on vintage tube socks)
Wanna buy (a Kleenex used by Dr. Dre, Dr. Dre)
(Found it on eBay)
Wanna buy (that Farrah Fawcet poster)
(Pez dispensers and a toaster)
(Don't know why ... the kind of stuff you'd throw away)
(I'll buy on eBay)
What I bought on eBay-y-y-y-y-y-y-y-y-y
2006-09-04 16:10:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ya I looked for a record player once on e-bay and that happend to me too. I think half the reason is because they don't have needles.(lost broke whatever) And it is hard to find needles to replace players too. The record thing is just B.S. !!!
2006-09-04 16:00:44 · answer #7 · answered by D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
EBay has a good retrn policy so i guess it doesn't really matter if it doesn't work send it back,cause they are gonna make money on it either way
2006-09-04 16:07:17 · answer #8 · answered by ems 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thats their of telling you it doesnt work
2006-09-04 16:01:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right
2006-09-04 15:56:43 · answer #10 · answered by Kevin T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋