A blurry picture gamble goes wrong-

Tim Simmons · 11th April 2006, 08:28 PM

This would have been quite an interesting west African long knife/machete. The knife alone to me is a little lost without the scabbard. The picture was a little blurry but not too much, I thought

. The description was one of good condition, no picture of the bad side of the scabbard was supplied, it was just said to be tired

The over all length of the knife 64cm, It was not that expensive, some you win some just make you feel a prat!

not2sharp · 11th April 2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

...The description was one of good condition, no picture of the bad side of the scabbard was supplied, it was just said to be tired

The sharpest picture couldn't show that which is concealed.

n2s

Alam Shah · 12th April 2006, 02:03 AM

Declaration of damaged parts makes a seller more trustworthy and respected. (Prevents unnecessary negative feedback on eBay.)

At the very least, a picture showing the damaged area.
I also understand that by doing so, the final price cannot reach it's full
potential. But failure to show the damaged parts is as good as trying to
cheat, (imo only).

I understand the feeling of receiving damaged goods.

Rick · 12th April 2006, 03:02 AM

This is part and parcel of doing business on that site .

Unless the Seller offers an examination period of course .
My advice ... put the Seller through the third degree .
If he is at all evasive walk away quickly .
If he lies report him to the site admin .

Also always buy using a C.Card .

11th April 2006, 08:28 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	A blurry picture gamble goes wrong- This would have been quite an interesting west African long knife/machete. The knife alone to me is a little lost without the scabbard. The picture was a little blurry but not too much, I thought . The description was one of good condition, no picture of the bad side of the scabbard was supplied, it was just said to be tired The over all length of the knife 64cm, It was not that expensive, some you win some just make you feel a prat! Attached Images

12th April 2006, 02:03 AM	#3
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Declaration of damaged parts makes a seller more trustworthy and respected. (Prevents unnecessary negative feedback on eBay.) At the very least, a picture showing the damaged area. I also understand that by doing so, the final price cannot reach it's full potential. But failure to show the damaged parts is as good as trying to cheat, (imo only). I understand the feeling of receiving damaged goods.

12th April 2006, 03:02 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	This is part and parcel of doing business on that site . Unless the Seller offers an examination period of course . My advice ... put the Seller through the third degree . If he is at all evasive walk away quickly . If he lies report him to the site admin . Also always buy using a C.Card .