Finally! How to interpret auction site lingo! (warning: humor/parody/not real)

[Fairlane]

One of my favorites is when the seller has diagnosed the problem already and tells you "it's an easy 20 minute fix".

Then why have you not done it then expert?

 

[No Money]

One of my favorites is when the seller has diagnosed the problem already and tells you "it's an easy 20 minute fix".

Then why have you not done it then expert?

Because the cost of parts is more than the actual item is worth. And that's if you can get the parts ...

 

[birchoak]

One of my favorites is when the seller has diagnosed the problem already and tells you "it's an easy 20 minute fix".

Then why have you not done it then expert?

OMG, yes--you're thinking, is this person on crack? Fix the damn thing if it's so easy! Lazy people who just want the money.

 

[birchoak]

Because the cost of parts is more than the actual item is worth. And that's if you can get the parts ...

And so true for old cars, old motorcycles, old (insert item description here).

 

[birchoak]

I always like
"MINT!!!!" Works great!
Not Tested Sold As Is
*Seller does not accept returns.

It's too bad that sellers try to get buyers' hopes up with listings like this--I suppose if you're a veteran buyer you can easily read between the lines and walk away from such auctions, no matter how tempting.

 

[birchoak]

My other hobby is collecting and restoring vintage safety razors and cases.
Mostly Gillette and GEM.

How unusual. I don't think I've heard of that hobby before. You must have a really, really clean-shaven face!

 

[birchoak]

New one: "cord cut; unable to test" = I cut the cord. Because it caught on fire when I "tested" it. By the time you put a new cord on to "test" it I will be long gone.

 

[sqlsavior]

"Untested", plus a photo that shows the balance knob all the way to one side, means: "one channel out".

 

[RCD971]

Off topic, thread hijack. But in addition to all the above I really hate L@@K!!! with a passion.

 

[SVI2004A]

This still has me scratching my head....

 

[birchoak]

Off topic, thread hijack. But in addition to all the above I really hate L@@K!!! with a passion.

Ha ha! Not a thread hijack; I totally agree. It's like a five-year-old composed it so Sally and Billy would notice the shiny pony.

 

[birchoak]

"Untested", plus a photo that shows the balance knob all the way to one side, means: "one channel out".

Or, "no sound" and the PRE/MAIN jumpers are missing. Or TAPE MONITOR engaged.

 

[birchoak]

This still has me scratching my head....

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A few bidders on that one. New and yet vintage--is that the sketchy part?

 

[bbqjoe]

In original box=Box is worth more than unit.

 

[SVI2004A]

A few bidders on that one. New and yet vintage--is that the sketchy part?

Note the model # - V4X listed as V98...

 

[birchoak]

Note the model # - V4X listed as V98...

Oh, I see it now. Good catch. Lazy seller. I do love me a nice box, though. Many a land has been conquered for a good box.