Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > What would you say if I borowed your camera for 30 days, raised cash with > > it from the pawnshop, made some big bucks with the proceeds, then redeemed > > your camera and gave it back to you in the same condition? > As long as you had followed my terms, I'd feel like you were > a good businessman and I'd have nothing to complain about > (yes, I would also feel a little surprised). You really believe that? Either you are saying that just to be argumentative or you have no sense of responsibility. When someone lends you something, it is assumed they are lending it TO YOU. If you are then going to lend it to someone else, that is completely irresponsible. > If I don't want you doing that sort of thing, I could build it into > the terms with one sentence: the return privilege applies only > if the camera does not function as described. Just because something isn't stated, it is implied and generally understood that the condition of return is reasonable. I believe using it in place of renting equipment, or trying to sell it, and wanting a return because you are done with it, or it didn't sell, is unreasonable (aside from being dishonest, in my opinion, lying by omission), and abusive of trust. I believe those two conditions, if they are applicable, should be stated up front. I really can't believe anyone believes this is acceptable behavior...no one I am friends with would ever consider doing such a thing. I guess I am just more careful picking friends with a decent value system.