Speaker purchase question
'Caveat Emptor'... buyer beware. 'Caveat Venditor' let the seller beware is a modern version. If the speakers were sold "As Is" then he was selling what you see in the photo with no implied warranty. It is what it is. If NOT sold 'As is' he clearly created an 'omission of detail' that lessens the value of the represented product. It's not unreasonable to believe the speakers would come complete unless he otherwise stated such. If this is the case, then he should at least be called out for his deceptive intent and warn the community. |
"Am I wrong to feel deceived?" Morally, most likely, no. Legally, based on information here and without seeing the original ad, yes. The default position of any used item being sold is "As Is" regardless of that being said in the ad or not. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_is If a buyer makes assumptions about the item being sold, he is also assuming responsibility as well should he happen to be wrong. Some sellers will tell everything even down to the most insignificant detail. Whether it is intentional or just their nature, other sellers will say very little. Nevertheless a seller is only wrong legally if he lies or gives misleading information. |
The seller operated in bad faith. Why? Because he knew that the grills would be expected to be part of the deal and he failed to mention that they were not. Meantime the buyer violated the primary directive. Ask about every detail in writing. Get pictures of all surfaces not pictured. Assume nothing. The fact that all you got taken for is a set of grills is actually a lucky break for you. |
