Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/04/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jeff Segawa wrote: > > For those who are into such things, how do YOU describe gear that you are > selling, sight unseen, to others? Put another way, how much info do you > feel you need to disclose, and is it possible to go too far? I'm having a > tough time reselling gear in the same upbeat, optimistic way that it was > sold to me. Most annoying have been sellers who are tight-lipped about > specifics, unless asked, and who then give only the exact info needed, no > more. Others are evasive, simply sidestepping the issues. Both types seem > to rely on some sort of refund policy, but regardless, it'd still leave me > in the hole $60+ due to shipping costs, so I've tended to be very annoyed > at these folks, but haven't returned much-maybe I should've? > > Common catchphrases, and their usual meanings: > > Common Saying Common Meaning > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > Seems to be working It's broken > Seller told me it worked It's broken > I haven't tested it It's broken > It was working last time I tried it ...in 1966! > It's really gorgeous It's really broken > In original box The box is original > Never used Never worked > Tiny ding One of many > I am a collector How can you tell if > it's broken? > Just serviced ...Again! > They're all like that It's broken, and I > already spent your money > This is no BS This is BS > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > To those who strive for accuracy, thank you! Jeff: I agree that it is almost impossible to get honest information about used cameras over the net. Seems to me that the best course is to only buy what you can hold in your hand before laying out the dollars. Elliot