Perhaps not totally on target regarding this forum topic but an experience I recently had on eBay;
I purchased a fairly expensive turntable from a "reputable" seller (NOT AMAZON) with 100% positive feedback. Received the item and, as it turned out, it was originally shipped to Amazon from the manufacture. How did I discover this? Someone left a shipping invoice showing it was originally shipped to Amazon in the box along with the turntable. Additionally, the turntable was missing parts and the hold down screws were rattling around in the bottom of the box. Evidently they re-package returned items and sell "as new" for full retail! I sent it back, got a complete refund but before I could leave any feedback of course the seller canceled the transaction therefore closing my ability to leave any feedback. That's how they maintain 100% positive feedback. All I can say is lesson learned!
I purchased a fairly expensive turntable from a "reputable" seller (NOT AMAZON) with 100% positive feedback. Received the item and, as it turned out, it was originally shipped to Amazon from the manufacture. How did I discover this? Someone left a shipping invoice showing it was originally shipped to Amazon in the box along with the turntable. Additionally, the turntable was missing parts and the hold down screws were rattling around in the bottom of the box. Evidently they re-package returned items and sell "as new" for full retail! I sent it back, got a complete refund but before I could leave any feedback of course the seller canceled the transaction therefore closing my ability to leave any feedback. That's how they maintain 100% positive feedback. All I can say is lesson learned!