First post, by kixs
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- l33t
Hi,
recently I've bought one 486 motherboard for a good price - below market average, but not cheap by any means. The condition was Used and in the main description was: Untested.
This is what Used means:
Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/listings/cr … ategory?id=4765
When I received it, I tested it like I always do. But it didn't want to POST. So I contacted the seller what to do now. He replied that the board was untested and I had to take this into account when buying it. After some msg exchange he forwarded this case to eBay for help.
To my surprise... eBay's proposition is to refund around 15% or I get a diagnostics report from a certified repair shop. What!?!? Who will cover the diagnostics cost???
Is this was the eBay buyer protection is about??
If this is the case, I'm selling a box of broken boards as USED for 20% below market value and then get 85% in my pocket as eBay will take only 15% for a refund! Who in the right mind will take it to repair shop and pay for diagnostics. When this will cost almost the same as the board in the first place!?
What is going on? What are your experiences with this?
This is eBay money back guarantee:
https://pages.ebay.co.uk/ebay-money-back-guar … ntee/index.html
Hmm... where does it say the buyer must get a 3rd party official report about the problem!?
PS:
Sorry for all the !?!? marks... this makes me mad!
Requests are also possible... /msg kixs