BUYER BEWARE!!! - tanTALK

Neon Beach · 05-22-2005, 11:08 AM

IMO ads posted here are not the responsibility of the site. Buyer Beware!

This holds true for most everything you can imagine, and you need to take as many precautions as you can think of before purchasing anything from anyone, anytime.

Before you send funds, be absolutely sure that the terms of the purchase are agreed upon mutually, and in writing.

Buying items without seeing them in person is a major risk, pictures are helpful but not necessarily a true interpretation of what you may actually be buying.

Goods confirmed to be sent in good condition may arrive damaged, ensure you and the seller agree on who will be responsible for said damage.

If a seller will not ship to you without payment in full, be suspicious. C.O.D. may be the best option.

If you don't take some common sense steps to protect your behind, don't whine when everything falls apart.

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Neon Beach · 05-22-2005, 11:35 AM

Quote:mr belvedere
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Posted: 05-22-2005, 12:25pm
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If you're going to buy used, buy locally, within a couple hours drive time, and pick it up yourself if possible. I don't want to be a downer, but purchasing anyting over the internet from out of state, you should expect to get less than you are paying for. Often times, the used equipment for sale is barely worth the parts on it (ie ballasts, relays, lamp holders, end caps, etc). Rule of thumb, if the bed were worth having, it probably wouldn't be for sale. Look for auctions and stores going out of business when you're looking for used equipment. Good luck.
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Help people get what they want and need, and you'll get what you want and need.

aaperfecttan · 05-23-2005, 10:46 AM

i recently sold some equipment ,what i did is
take some instant photos with date and packed
it with equipment to show what condition it was
in when it left.that way if there was any damage
it happened in shipping

CyberTanned · 06-28-2005, 03:03 PM

Good idea about the instant pics...how much do you reckon it costs to insure beds in transit?

Sweetness · 06-28-2005, 03:20 PM

I think this is a very, very good idea. I got burn, and learned the hard way, And I am one of the sweetest and trustworthy people you would know. I learned the hard way.

Good Advise.
Sweetness.

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05-22-2005, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	IMO ads posted here are not the responsibility of the site. Buyer Beware! This holds true for most everything you can imagine, and you need to take as many precautions as you can think of before purchasing anything from anyone, anytime. Before you send funds, be absolutely sure that the terms of the purchase are agreed upon mutually, and in writing. Buying items without seeing them in person is a major risk, pictures are helpful but not necessarily a true interpretation of what you may actually be buying. Goods confirmed to be sent in good condition may arrive damaged, ensure you and the seller agree on who will be responsible for said damage. If a seller will not ship to you without payment in full, be suspicious. C.O.D. may be the best option. If you don't take some common sense steps to protect your behind, don't whine when everything falls apart. _________________ [ This Message was edited by: Neon Beach on 2005-05-22 11:43 ]

05-22-2005, 11:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Quote:mr belvedere Experienced Tantalker Joined:May 10, 2005 Last Visit:May 22, 2005 Posts:197 From:The Mile High City Age:35 Posted: 05-22-2005, 12:25pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you're going to buy used, buy locally, within a couple hours drive time, and pick it up yourself if possible. I don't want to be a downer, but purchasing anyting over the internet from out of state, you should expect to get less than you are paying for. Often times, the used equipment for sale is barely worth the parts on it (ie ballasts, relays, lamp holders, end caps, etc). Rule of thumb, if the bed were worth having, it probably wouldn't be for sale. Look for auctions and stores going out of business when you're looking for used equipment. Good luck. -------------------- Help people get what they want and need, and you'll get what you want and need.

05-23-2005, 10:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
aaperfecttan Join Date: Jan 31 2004 Posts: 139 Rep Power: 21	i recently sold some equipment ,what i did is take some instant photos with date and packed it with equipment to show what condition it was in when it left.that way if there was any damage it happened in shipping

06-28-2005, 03:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
CyberTanned Join Date: Dec 30 2004 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Good idea about the instant pics...how much do you reckon it costs to insure beds in transit?

06-28-2005, 03:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sweetness Join Date: Sep 1 2004 Posts: 778 Rep Power: 21	I think this is a very, very good idea. I got burn, and learned the hard way, And I am one of the sweetest and trustworthy people you would know. I learned the hard way. Good Advise. Sweetness.

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