Chrisla makes some very good points. In my experience in a very different industry it seems that there is no definition (substitute warranty) that a person with an ax to grind can't twist to suit their own purpose. I do think that it would be a good idea for there to be some language in the FAQ or in the terms of use that addresses DOA units. However, when dealing semi-anonymously over the 'net, there will always be disputes. In those cases, a person's feedback/reputation is all that remains. Its very difficult to enforce a contract/agreement, if one of the parties does not want to live up to it, w/o a court order, and we know that most of the issues here do not have enough $ at risk to make that a practical solution.
Add a Warranty section to Audiogon classified ads?
There has been some recent discussion regarding warranty on used goods sold through Audiogon classified listings.
At present, there is no specified warranty stipulated, and it's left to buyers and sellers to discuss warranty after the fact, unless they negotiate a warranty as part of the terms of a sale.
Should Audiogon add a Warranty section to classified listings which would provide sellers the option of selling with a warranty...with perhaps four pre-selected warranty durations of 5, 14, 30 and 90 days, or selling without a warranty?
This would seem to help clear up any dispute between buyer and seller regarding warranty on used components.
At present, there is no specified warranty stipulated, and it's left to buyers and sellers to discuss warranty after the fact, unless they negotiate a warranty as part of the terms of a sale.
Should Audiogon add a Warranty section to classified listings which would provide sellers the option of selling with a warranty...with perhaps four pre-selected warranty durations of 5, 14, 30 and 90 days, or selling without a warranty?
This would seem to help clear up any dispute between buyer and seller regarding warranty on used components.