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Originally posted by N.C. Wyeth View PostSo does this imply that moral obligations could warrant a refund in some situations - regardless of the amount of the time that has transpired?
Yes, each circumstance must be examined. Morality is certainly taken into consideration. Of course, that is for very old transactions which were devoid of the ability to instantly have the item examined by persons with expertise.
As for a deal done today, the 'reasonable period' would be enough time for the items to be checked vis internet or throught the buyers expert. After that, the deal is completed and finished.
Bob HritzLast edited by Bob Hritz; 12-31-2010, 12:38 PM.In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.
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Originally posted by VonBond View PostAgree, call it 10 years, but thats the way it is in UK law............
P,s, just messin' around to close the old year have a good one
Jp
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Remind me to never buy anything from you! You wouldn't happen to live in Littleton, Colorado and attend shows in tie-dyed teeshirts by chance??
I believe there is certainly responsibility on the part of the buyer to ensure what he/she is buying is original if that is how it is being represented - however, the onus is on the seller to ensure what he/she is advertising as "original" is in fact actually original. Today there is absolutely no excuse for somebody selling a piece to not do his/her homework to ensure its originality (likewise the buyer as well, although in some cases that may be impractical such as something catching the eye of a collector at a show and that person having to rely on the guarantee/expertise of the seller until such time that the proper degree of self-study can be done to authenticate it). IMO it is criminal negligence if a seller does not vet his own pieces, or worse yet, does and passes a bad piece as original knowing full well it is bad.
I don't know, maybe something was lost in translation, but if that is the way we should approach this hobby then we'll certainly see less interest by young people.
BTW, I think 19 years is a bit ridiculous, but do agree that today's price for the stripped tunic probably is more than what the sale price was back in the day.
Originally posted by Kurt Meyer View PostI think it's he's job to find out if the jacket is 100% orginal with buying it and not after 19 years..
Just my 2 cents.
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Is this serious, claiming after 19y!? C'mon, I bought stuff at that time and didn't know if 100% good or not. With the knowlegde we have today and the internet and forums and good reference books collecting has become a different and smaller knowledgeable world.
When you sold it is was done in good faith and with yesteryears knowledge.... It was his responsibility aswell to buy and be a believer so the answer is NO to my humble opinion.
BTW the tunic is fine so he's not completely at loss.
Just move on! (We all learned the hardway haven't we ?)
kapitein
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Originally posted by DeMil View PostHi John.
I have only a small memory of this SS tunic and I do not remember any details about the insignias at all. The fellow I have had little contact with after this sale so I have to only trust what he is telling me.
Derek
tell us how it turns out, whatever you do.
Jp
*but o.k. if it's "U.K. lifetime"
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Heck, I wouldn't think of trying to get a refund after 19 years, I wouldn't have the impudence.
We've all been burnt, it comes with the hobby... Call it learning misstakes.. All you can do is to try to educate yourself as much as you can, to try to avoid it in the future. Having said that I would expect a claim for a refund within a few months.
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I think after 19 years he has had enough time. Like someone said earlier how do you know he has not tampered with the product. The fact that you have put this much thought into it, and not just blown the guy off as a nut, shows you are honest. 19 years heck I had hair back then and I dont even want that back. good luck happy new years
Ed
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Originally posted by Bob Hritz View PostYes, each circumstance must be examined. Morality is certainly taken into consideration. Of course, that is for very old transactions which were devoid of the ability to instantly have the item examined by persons with expertise.
As for a deal done today, the 'reasonable period' would be enough time for the items to be checked vis internet or throught the buyers expert. After that, the deal is completed and finished.
Bob Hritz
Sorry Bob, the sale is not always "final".
Gary.
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