[fintstone]

Originally Posted by Norm K

I agree completely with you on this, Matt. If I'd been the seller I'd want to make it right, up to and including a full refund.

On the flip side however, if I'd been the buyer I'd have chalked it up to life, and the seller would have never heard from me on it.

When I distill it down in my simple mind, I see both sides and don't think either party is completely wrong.

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Yep. Agree with Matt as welll. "Consider it a core" means to me that it is at least a good core. "Consider it a boat anchor" is entirely different. Clearly the mechanic trusted by both has declared it is not reusable as a "core" as represented.

People flipping parts here should take responsibility for an accurate description of condition. Especially if the seller is a long time poster where some knowledge is expected. They are the only one with access to the part. Folks that post here generally trust the seller to disclose any issues. This is like selling a part that is DOA on receipt.

The buyer has come more than half way as he has accepted shipping costs and the sunk cost of the mechanic. He loses money a good deal of money while the seller just get back exactly what he sold (with a free evaluation from a wrench he uses, knows and trusts). I really find the "buyer beware" attitude a bit discomforting. I would never dream of sticking someone with a defective part that was clearly that way when I shipped it.