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Re: "Default" part type.
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lugnet.market.theory
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Sun, 18 Mar 2001 05:53:51 GMT
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In lugnet.market.theory, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> I buy a lot of parts to support MTW operations.
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> I have found lately that I am getting increasingly tripped up in some of my
> deals because I forget to check, or the seller doesn't make it clear,
> whether the parts on offer are used or new.
It's usually clearer on ebay, it's a selling point.
Maybe it's why the parts are cheaper.
> MTW sells new kits. That means that the parts have to be new or so close
> that you can't tell (and I prefer new, even so) except in extenuating
> circumstances (for instance, right now, I am seeking 1x2x2 yellow town
> windows and will accept used because new are so hard to come by... similarly
> for 1x2x3 town shutters in blue, I had to take used ones).
Design compromise: Can you alter colors to suit new parts availability.
> Brickbay sellers do not consistently label their wares, some use NEW on some
> lots, others use USED on some lots. Others don't say anything.
Could be some sellers are milking the situation. Maybe assume used when no
mention is made. What do they say 'cravat emperor' (pun alert).
If the tie fits...
> Do other people find this state of affairs confusing? Maybe this really is
> just a Brickbay suggestion (and I'll go make it there) but I am wondering if
> there's a larger issue here or not.
Sellers should mention the condition, maybe abbreviations would help.
eg. N(new),U1(used-excellent),U2(used-good),U3(used-fair),U4(used-poor).
Or you could 'out' the sellers.
pete.w
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| (...) I don't think any kind of "rating system" is a good idea. There would just be too many problems with that. Some people would be confident that their item is in "N (new)" condition while others would think the same item fits into "U1 (...) (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| (...) Indeed. Ever play "whackamole"?? Push one thing down and something else pops up. All MTW designs are a carefully balanced tradeoff between the ultimate and the doable. Both MTW-3001 and 3002 are, in large part, the colors they are because (...) (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| I buy a lot of parts to support MTW operations. I have found lately that I am getting increasingly tripped up in some of my deals because I forget to check, or the seller doesn't make it clear, whether the parts on offer are used or new. MTW sells (...) (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.market.theory)
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