Should repaired equipment be stated in the ad??

From a marketing standpoint, the words "repair" or "serviced" are kryptonite. Buyers will move on before learning the facts, even if the repair or service results in a better component.

I know this will be unpopular, but I suggest disclosing full details of any repair or service in private emails after an initial inquiry has been made.

Of course, both parties should retain their emails so no one can later claim something was undisclosed.

Tvad
but I suggest disclosing full details of any repair or service in private emails after an initial inquiry has been made.

I can go along with that, but I did ask in a private email and was told " I have tried to list everything about these in the ad"
That statement turned out to be dishonest as I found out later on the Audiogon forum's.

So even disclosing that in private emails will only work if the person is honest. In my opinion, If they don't put it in the ad they probably wont tell you in a private email either. At least in my case they didn't.

Btstrg, as I stated earlier, you're expectations were reasonable, and you were hosed.

I cant believe so many dont think it matters if a unit has had a major repair......do you feel the same about a car?

Well said Chadnliz .