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Re: So what would you do?
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Mon, 23 Oct 2000 05:36:54 GMT
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In lugnet.market.theory, David Eaton writes:
> Ok, here's a not-so-hypothetical situation for you...
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> You see a lot on ebay-- 3 sets, all 100% complete, with the exception of 4
> pieces, and 1 substituted piece. You bid. You win.
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> You get the sets. problem. 24 pieces are missing (out of 852). Some are
> persnickity missing pieces (I.E. 6 of these are the 'horse backings' that come
> with castle sets (the 1x2 plate & brick that come with every horse) but aren't
> clearly pictured in the instructions nor always easily remembered). Some are
> blatently obvious (how do you miss a 4x6 plate?) Also, a 1x2 technic beam and
> a technic peg are substituted for a 1x2 brick w/ peg built in.
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> However, the worst part is that two of the pieces aren't genuine Lego! They're
> in fact Tyco Super Blocks! I'm rather glad I noticed that at the last minute,
> since I most likely would have otherwise just added them to my collection,
> only to find them a year or more later down the line... (Yes, I'm rather the
> purist)
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> Anyway, I haven't spoken to the seller yet. Perhaps they'll gladly be able to
> replace 100% of the pieces that are missing, and sub back in the two Tyco
> blocks for Lego ones. But all the same, if they do, I don't feel justified in
> giving them either positive or negative feedback. After all, I'd like to
> provide future buyers with fair warning to take a look at their winnings with
> scrutiny, but I also don't want to taint this seller's record if they're
> perfectly willing to make up for their mistake...
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> I'll probably just end up leaving neutral feedback (or negative if they won't
> offer to make amends for the problem), but anyone have any thoughts on this
> before I go making a mistake?
Factor in if you thought you got a 'good price' or if you paid more than you
originally intended.
Were these sellers who were selling their own sets or sets they had bought.
Had these sets had the Tyco subbed before the seller got their hands on them.
If the seller isn't Lego savvy they may have just subbed the Tyco in thinking
blocks are blocks are blocks.
Contact the seller anyway and discuss the dissatisfaction, if the elements
are common as 1 x 2 plates and bricks are, maybe it's not such a problem.
Unique elements missing would be a much more serious problem.
Maybe Lugnet could have a seller register, with feedback posted just for the
community here.
Be careful when buying houses, people substitute items in the non-Lego world.
pete.w <aquanaut@optusnet.com.au>
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| Ok, here's a not-so-hypothetical situation for you... You see a lot on ebay-- 3 sets, all 100% complete, with the exception of 4 pieces, and 1 substituted piece. You bid. You win. You get the sets. problem. 24 pieces are missing (out of 852). Some (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.market.auction)
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