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Add a Warranty section to Audiogon classified ads?

There has been some recent discussion regarding warranty on used goods sold through Audiogon classified listings.

At present, there is no specified warranty stipulated, and it's left to buyers and sellers to discuss warranty after the fact, unless they negotiate a warranty as part of the terms of a sale.

Should Audiogon add a Warranty section to classified listings which would provide sellers the option of selling with a warranty...with perhaps four pre-selected warranty durations of 5, 14, 30 and 90 days, or selling without a warranty?

This would seem to help clear up any dispute between buyer and seller regarding warranty on used components.
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chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
Most of the deals are because nothing is promised, if you want a warranty buy new or from brick and mortar stores.
Otherwise, do your homework, ask questions, deal with established sellers or folks you feel comfortable with and hope for the best....you can always strike an individual term of warranty with a seller, why do we need anything else?
narrod
1,064 posts
 
In selling used equipment, as a private party, I warrant that the item is as described and will be so delivered. If damaged in transit I will deal with the claim and insure the buyer is kept whole. I think any warranty beyond this is unrealistic for people doing this for the fun of it. We don't have a manufacturer to fall back on in case the piece fails. I expect the same when I buy something from a private party and will agree to nothing less or more.

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ncarv
974 posts
 
I agree with Narrod. . . 'nuff said.
kurt_tank
1,188 posts
 
I too agree with Narrod.
tvad OP
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FWIW, I agree with Narrod, Viridian and Ncarv.

Still, I'm wondering if the option of offering a warranty, or selling "as is" is worthwhile for those who choose to have it as part of the agreement, and if so, if having the option in a classified makes the process easier?

IMO, the "as is" option would imply the advertised item would be delivered as described in the ad, and any damage that occurred in transport would be handled through a shipping company insurance claim.
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