used when promised new


I ordered .5m pair of Cardas Golden Reference interconnects from an Audiogoner We negotiated through email and came up with the price of $375 NEW. Well, I got the cables, timely, but they are not new. They are in absolutely fabulous condition, but they are definitely not new. They were also packaged poorly with no Cardas literature. No nothing. I emailed my disappointment, and have not gotton a response yet. This is going to be my first time giving a negative response on "feedback." Isn't this appropriate, even if amends are made. Am I being fair? Is there, really, any reason to hear an explanation? Even if he makes good $$wise, he still lied to me. I would appreciate feedback from you guys.
thanks in advance,
warren
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Showing 1 response by 2001impala

I'm with unsound on this. You might consider neutral feedback stating Cables arrived in excellent condition abut not new as promised. Or at least something of that nature. That way it provides the seller a heads up essentially telling him/her this is unacceptable as well as cautioning other potential buyers with out being harsh.

Although, I would assume any idiot would realize that new and used once or twice isn't the same. There are some people out there who lack the cognative ability to distinguish. A little case and point, How often do you see things listed as "new" (particulary on E-bay) and then later in the ad stating "only used once"? I beleive if you were to keep track the results would startle you.

Happy Listening,

Damon