Wow, everything posted for sale is ''light use''??

Oh,
I've also seen statements "checked by my tech(or dealer) for excellent operational condition few weeks ago"
After unpacking and connecting the unit, you find that the balance knob is off middle position almost to 2 o'clock and indeed you need to keep it there otherwise channels are out of balance. After slight tech-check with DMM immediately found that one of the output transistors gone short. Obviously there was some "cut the cwap" conversation involved about how-to-be-honest-101.

Yes, all gear is lightly used in a smoke free, pet free, (fish tanks don't count)and child free environment

Hifihvn, your missing "remote" scenario (or any undisclosed missing component) is a real peeve of mine as well. Why should a buyer even have to specifically ask if all the original accessories are present? One would "naturally" assume all OEM items should be included, but as you've discovered, your purchase would've arrived without it. And when you confront some seller afterwards, regarding the missing items, merely faults YOU for not asking in advance and refuses to assume any responsibility.

One of my previous Audiogon purchases stated "box" and "manual" in their ad. What actually showed up was a standard cardboard box with a Pass Aleph-5 amp surround by Styrofoam peanuts, BUT, though the OEM box was folded up like origami and tucked inside. Should I really have to ask any specific questions in advance within THAT scenario?

Regarding yet *another* recent EBay transaction; the item was listed as "New-in-box". Anyone selling/buying on EBay, with 200 positive feedback, should know EBay's grading criteria at face value by then, or can read the criteria if in unsure. What I received was a box with several *previous* shipping labels, each item showing light usage, and a used/substituted AC power adaptor. I expected a brand new item, so a claim had to filed. EBay sided with me, but the seller just refused to acknowledge EBay's grading criteria and had the audacity to say I was too fussy and nit-picky, even after Ebay pointed out his error! A few of my Audiogon nightmares were quite similar and have dramatically reduced my trust, plus the current feedback system as mentioned before.

If you ask the seller the date of manufacture you can find out if he's full of s***. When the seller avoids the question in his response... maybe he's not the original owner as stated or the gear is much older then claimed. Sometimes the seller doesn't even respond. I don't think this question is to intrusive?

Revisiting this thread, lot's of very entertaining posts!