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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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ncarv
974 posts
 
I agree with Narrod. . . 'nuff said.
kurt_tank
1,188 posts
 
I too agree with Narrod.
tvad OP
9,467 posts
 
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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onhwy61
4,163 posts
 
If you want to offer a warranty, then offer a warranty. You should be able to charge a little more because of it.
ngjockey
1,042 posts
 
If the buyer expects a warranty, they should be buying new.

If the seller says or implies (by incomplete disclosure) that it works properly, it should on arrival. That's all. The buyer should take no more than a few days from delivery to contact the seller and report any problems. I'm sure there's a million excuses but it's a reasonable expectation that the buyer is prepared.

I should have been a lawyer.
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