Is a used rifle supposed to be perfect. If stated it does not have problems?
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Great question Kenny. Looks here the buyer asked if ANYTHING was wrong with the rifle. As in a gash in the shroud that not only reveals the bare aluminum but gouged out some of the aluminum. Or an air tube that was painted with what appears to be spray paint. Mmm I love the smell of fresh paint. Or how about the sharpie marks that are trying to cover up the scratches on the receiver. Cmon man you could’ve at least had the decency to use an enamel based touch up marker
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It all depends on what you claimed in the ad and what was wrong when it arrived. Any communications between you and the seller or buyer would be relevant too. As we all know and things out of our control is with shipping. Afterall, who knows what happens during shipping, so insurance and/or proper care should be taken during packaging.
Best of luck
Best of luck
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I usually try to video chat with the buyer or seller to do a virtual inspection. Not all transactions go perfectly but most work out if all parties have good intent.
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I sold a used rifles that i said has some scuffs but shoots flawlessley. A Used Air Arms S510, with a new scope and a new donnyfl tanto and ammo. For 850 shipped to CA from Ky. Please show all these horrible problems that there are. I had good pictures in my post and no other pictures were requested. I never painted anything on it, just shot it the same way i got it used.
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If you listed it with and states it has scuffs which should be assumed of any used airgun, that is fine, but any major gouges should be pictured. Aren't the air arms air cylinders typically blued steel?
-Matt
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A Pre-Pre-loved Maverick I got was a bit of a mess, I had to get a new block because I dropped it on the barrel. got the new block in and proceeded to transfer parts, now let me say that somewhere along the line the gun had been fired with the cockin handle not fully seated, A LOT and the hammer was torn up which I cleaned up and finally replaced, now, today I had the bare block, looked inside with a flash light and...WTH there was a chuck of aluminum MISSING, where the hammer rides. So, the moral of this little tale is, if you don't ask, don't complain, but a certain amount of honesty should be expected.
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Great advice Lewis. I thought I did enough due diligence when I found his profile on eBay with 100% positive feedback on a few sales.
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I don’t think this thread should be taken down. It’s a good example of different perspectives on selling and buying etiquette. For example, the op didn’t want to refund my money and laughed when I asked for it. I then filed a claim with PayPal today and it was resolved today. They sided in my favor. Now they didn’t mention that I had to return the item and if I was a punk I would keep his rifle. To his benefit I am not a snake and he will receive his rifle and other crap
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I think a seller should disclose everything that anyone would consider a flaw. Yes, it is a used rifle, and most people recognize that there will be small imperfections, but a poorly painted air reservoir, gouges in the shroud, and clumsily applied sharpy marks to hide scratches are more than just a few imperfections.
And to laugh at the unhappy recipient when he asked for a refund…well, I find that more than a little shocking.
l’m not a huge fan of PayPal, but I’m glad that the buyer was able to attain satisfaction with his claim against the seller.
So, Skotay42, I know it’s a bitter pill, but you came on the forum and asked, and that’s my opinion.
And to laugh at the unhappy recipient when he asked for a refund…well, I find that more than a little shocking.
l’m not a huge fan of PayPal, but I’m glad that the buyer was able to attain satisfaction with his claim against the seller.
So, Skotay42, I know it’s a bitter pill, but you came on the forum and asked, and that’s my opinion.
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I looked at your ad. If the picture are current (and they do show imperfection esp. on the airtube) and NO further questions were asked AND it does function as it should. It is well over $2,000 worth of gear advertised as in "used" condition. It would seem you are clearly in the right.
DID the buyer call? Did they asked further questions on why SO much good stuff was such a value price? "Due diligence" to me is a good old phone call (and email confirming what was talked about). Ron Robinson on someones post recently did a nice explanation of due diligence buying used and it is Not looking up an internet reference but rather asking any and every question that might matter to a buyer.
Now if you did talk on the phone (and hey even being old school I like the video call idea mentioned) and lied well..... .
Myself at that price I would have called because it is low. 100% functional (and if not drug behind a truck since pictures taken) seems a value utility.
John
DID the buyer call? Did they asked further questions on why SO much good stuff was such a value price? "Due diligence" to me is a good old phone call (and email confirming what was talked about). Ron Robinson on someones post recently did a nice explanation of due diligence buying used and it is Not looking up an internet reference but rather asking any and every question that might matter to a buyer.
Now if you did talk on the phone (and hey even being old school I like the video call idea mentioned) and lied well..... .
Myself at that price I would have called because it is low. 100% functional (and if not drug behind a truck since pictures taken) seems a value utility.
John
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Good, great or perfect condition in the used anything world is totally dependent on the individual. That’s why buying used is risky. We’ve all heard the old saying. One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.
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