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Originally Posted by geekmaster
I did not leave out relevant information. The "for parts" quote was already mentioned in a previous post, so there was no need to mention it again. I only quoted the part that was relevant to my additional information.
The "for parts" is a standard disclaimer on ebay for anything that is not FULLY functional, which he further qualified with the text I quoted. I was correct. I have purchased MANY "for parts" devices on ebay that said "are working" with a disclaimer listing exactly what potential problems it may have, and in all cases they DID work exactly as described (except for rare cases where I got a full or partial refund if I choose to keep it).
He said that they work, and a broken screen qualifies as "substantially not as described" and can therefore get a full refund despite his "no returns" claim. I have discussed this with ebay support (for other similar items) . Where do you get your facts to support your interpretation of that ebay listing?
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I've been a seller on eBay for the last 15+ years. I've been to many eBay conferences and invited to participate in several discussion groups at the Toronto head office. I have a lot of experience. I've even been an eBay education specialist. I taught people how to sell on eBay. The right way. The decent way! Not scamming or misleading people. I have been certified by eBay to do so.
I do not in any way disagree with a broken screen being not as described. You'll note that I was the first response to the OP and said file a claim immediately. It doesn't matter if a seller says no returns in the listing - if there's a problem with the item, eBay makes the seller return either a new functioning item as described or a refund and I said precisely that to the OP. OP gambled on getting a fully functioning demo unit. It wasn't. He's not likely going to get something without a broken screen and is far better off getting a refund. Especially when eBay only gives buyers one shot at a replacement or refund. OP has to choose and choose wisely.
"For Parts" is NOT a standard disclaimer. It means exactly what it says. Use the item to salvage parts to repair another of the same item. If it functions as normal then it's a bonus.