Add a Warranty section to Audiogon classified ads?

The intention of this thread was not to debate the pros and cons of warranties, but to ask whether a warranty option should be added in the Audiogon listings. -Tvad

No

Chadnliz
"Further what's the use in trying to clear up a dispute when no negative feedback can be posted in the first place?"

Exactly, give us a feedback system so that I can determine who I need a written warranty from and then I'll avoid buying from them.

I'll be surprised if this makes it past the censors but I sure enjoyed saying it.

Chadnliz, brings up a valid point, about the inability to leave "negative feedback". What is the point about asking a
buyer to approve the negative feedback?

I have recently become very very cautious about transactions on Audiogon, because of bad transactions friends have recently had, and suspicious buyers of my goods.

I am personally glad my buying and selling days are pretty much done. The market place here has really
changed for the worse. However, it is not to late, I think
we need to be able to leave negative feedback without approval. This would help so much IMHO.

I think this policy only protects the "guild" not the members. This sight could end up turning into Ebay if changes are not made. It is getting closer every day.
Audiogon is a victim of its own success, but it needs to focus on keeping the little guy safe, or the "guild" will have no one to sell to.

NOW ON TOPIC:

I think warranty should be negotiated prior to sale. Which in most cases I would not offer. You can't have it both ways 45% off retail and expect a warranty. But the item should be 100% as advertised on arrival.

Nonetheless, I have paid for a repair after that sale for the sake of harmony, despite knowing the buyer or shipper damaged the item, not me.

Absolutely NOT.

Sure, and if someone wants a warranty like I am a dealer then they should have no problem paying a dealer price. And selling their stuff to me like I am a dealer giving them a low trade in. Sounds great. Sure hope it catches on soon.