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redsqwrl

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I just read his add, I want a copy of "the book"

It would help me convince my wife that my exaggerations of value are credible......
on a side note:
I do think that is a great price for a SW that doesnt appear to need much.
although a great way to sell a bad diff is to make it not run... Like cutting a rope off a chainsaw recoil, "it ran great then the rope broke" by saw cheap, fix rope and then find out the piston has a hole, bearing on crank is bad, seals are junk ect.......

time for mike to look away......
 

Okanagan

New member
I feel ya, redsqwrl.

How many times have I been burned by intentional "obfuscation"?! (aka; vague and veiled descriptions intended to distract attention away from more serious underlying known defects.)

Such nonsense creates suspicion and wariness that puts a real damper on legitimate commerce between honest, well-meaning, decent folks with hard earned money to spend, and good deals get missed as a result.

I can understand that selling a worn out machine requires a certain type of buyer... one who is willing to assume the risk (or the tasks ahead) providing the price justifies it, but trying to divest oneself of a dog by intentionally and cleverly avoiding disclosure is just plain wrong.

No matter what I'm buying used, I see red flags pop up when sellers are reluctant to answer probing questions with reasonable clarity, consistent explanations, and a sufficient number of photos to support their statements.

I've learned to avoid those who won't work with me toward closing a deal. These are the ones who reply with one-word answers, ridiculously pixelated or far-off images, and who make claims which fly in the face of simple logic and clear evidence to the contrary. They may know they've got a true gem and are asking a fair price, but I need to be reasonably assured that such is the case so I don't get hosed yet again.

Ironically, only yesterday I had one guy on the other side of the continent tell me; "Just trust me, I only sell good machines", but refused to tell me what I'd get for my money. The guy doesn't even have an internet connection and protested when I asked to be sent a pic or two! Maybe he's honest and indeed does have a lovingly refurbished collection of machines he's getting rid of... who knows?

Anyone can say anything they want... and often do nowadays.

But I do know this: The pursuit of profit knows no bounds.

Alas, Caveat Emptor.
 
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