Tell the Truth


Fellow Audiogon Members,
I would like to consider this site a prestigious forum that enables each and every member to trust the content of information that one displays when posting an item for sale. Some members spend hard earned money to fulfill their dream of owning a piece of the audiophile pie. As we log on daily to find units that will enhance our quest to seek that "perfect sound" we come across individuals that state the item posted is "MINT" or "FLAWLESS or "NIB". Some of us however, have been ensnared by the misinterpretation of the words mentioned above hence, trapped with a item and a non responsive member once received and not in the condition originally described. It is sad that we cannot transact without doubt. I EMPLORE EVERY MEMBER new and old, to be honest when selling an item. Let AUDIOGON be the only place you can buy audio without reservation. THANK YOU!
BOB
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Showing 1 response by ekistler_sj

Bob - It is too bad that this problem cannot be solved by your eloquent proclamation. While I have not been 'taken' (yet) by an unscrupulous seller on Audiogon, I have spent valuable time traveling to inspect equipment for sale that did not turn out to be quite as nice as advertised.

In another thread, Zaikesman described his 'grade-creep' theory, which I happen to agree with. It seems that very few people are willing to list equipment at 7/10 (or lower) even though that is probably the rating that a lot of used equipment should receive.

Of course, some individuals intentionally misrepresent their equipment. When caught, I think that they should be tarred and feathered - preferably in public.