IMO, eBay is somewhat like going to a used car salesman only worse/better.
When you buy the car it is there for you to inspect so you can discover for
yourself all that could possibly be wrong with it other than mechanical
problems.
On eBay, your only clue as to the condition of the merchandise is the
a)creatively written description, b)photos and c)reputation of the seller.
It seems that what is *not* said in the description is as important as what
*is* said.
It would never be considered kosher to sell a car without any of the
following items: tires, steering wheel, seats, or engine, even though they
won't be specifically mentioned. Yet on eBay that is a common practice
among some.
The camera shop mentioned is notorious for numerous shady practices, each
creatively designed to trick the unsuspecting.
Gregg
From: Dirk Wright
> >Wayne wrote:
> >> When I complained, I was told that they would check and send me a
strap.
> >> Them they send me an eMail and told me that the ad did not expressly
say
> >> that it included the strap. BUT, they had such a strap, and WOULD BE
> >> HAPPY TO SELL IT TO ME!!.
> >
> >Despite the fact it'll earn you retaliatory feedback, I'd go ahead and
post
> >negative feedback for them with your experience. This is the kind of
thing
> >that other eBayers need to know about.
>
> I respectfully disagree. The add didn't say "strap included" so why do you
> expect a freebie? If it's a Mamiya TLR, the clips on the body are
"special"
> and require a special strap. It would have been wise to inquire before
> bidding on this item. I used to have a Mamiya TLR, so I know about the
> "special strap" stuff.
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