Wednesday, August 03, 2011 - 03:17 pm, by: Gary Poloskei(Mikrucio)
There appears to be some users on these forums that like to lie about the details on what they are selling or may not be trying to lie, but not able to describe their items properly.
Im not going to get into that too much but im simply going to explain what these words mean to people and common courtesy when selling your stuff!
1. Immaculate - This words means that the item you are selling is as good as new. Do no over use this word if your item is not as good as new.
2. Perfect - This is the same as immaculate. its as good as new. Don't overuse this word either.
3. Excellent condition - This word means that your item is near flawless but may contain minor flaws that are in not noticable areas that do not de-value the item and the item works as intended.
4. Good condition - The item works as intended, but there may be flaws cosmetically or otherwise and the item may be old.
5. Used - The item may or may not work as intended its old and may be cosmetically damaged.
If you get emails about your item you should do well to try to explain it using words that are not dishonest. you can relate to this thread to explain your item. let me give you a real world example.
Johnny: Hello im selling a spruce centre console surround its in good condition, no flaking of the paint. $30
We all know that a common problem on the centre console surround's is that the matte finish on the surface flakes off with time and you see the nasty black underneath.
Adam: Hello johnny I got the item and the paint is flaking at the ashtray section! WTF! you said it was no flaking.
So in this example johnny has correctly written the item as in good condition but contradicted himself by saying that it is not flaking when it clearly is. This is dishonesty.
Adam could ask for a refund. If johnny had merely written good condition adam could not ask for a refund.
Johnny might add that it was only $30. But adam would not have bought the item if he had of known that it was not as described. The monetary value of an item to an enthusiast is zero.
Hope this makes sense to you all. Be honest. and people will be happy.
Monday, August 08, 2011 - 01:08 pm, by: Mike Bradberry(Halflife)
Gary, I acknowledge what you say and concur fully. However, personal perspective may play a role in evaluating something. I mean, what may appear to one person as immaculate, may be quite ordinary for another. Of course good photos go a long way as well as the potential buyer asking all necessary questions.
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