While most people on Ebay are in my experience fundamentally honest,
they all have different ways of describing the same thing. If I say
something is in "good" condition my standards may not be the same as
yours. That's why it is so important to ask the seller specific
questions before bidding...on anything. Did you ask him any questions
about the condition of the radio before bidding?

Unless a seller describes something as new with no wear and operating
perfectly you have to assume that it is used. While some sellers
provide exhaustive descriptions many don't. For your self protection
you have to determine that the radio is really in the condition you
hope it is.

It isn't so much a horror story as it is a story of 2 people not
communicating.

mike maghakian wrote:
I bought a radio described as in very good condition. when I got it,
I would
rate it fair to good. when I wrote the seller, here was his first
response:

I am sorry to hear that but this item is being sold
as-is. This was listed
very clearly. There is nothing we can do for you on this item.

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.


no where did he address that he was not giving the truth in the
auction.

when I told him I would have to leave a negative for him, here was
his
response:

Expect a negative in return for a buyer who doesn't read
auctions and is quick to leave negative feedback. Hope
your perfect record is worth it.

now where does "as-is" mean you can LIE about the item you are
selling ? How
was I quick, I wrote him and he told me tough luck !

this is an area where the eBay system is seriously flawed. How can I
give a
negative without getting one I don't deserve. maybe a class action
alw suit
is in order here !