There are two issues here. The first issue is the 'As is'. That means that you take what you get and keep it. The second issue is how the piece is represented. Looking at the re-listing description, I would say that the description misrepresents the piece. The
"90% blue, very good bore, 28" barrel, Missing buttstock and trigger guard. Cocking indicators. Appears complete internally."
leaves one with a positive impression of the piece obtained by mentioning all the high points, but leaving out one of the low points that we know the seller is aware of. Either say nothing by way of description, or mention the missing major flaw along with the rest of the description. The key factor is, what kind of impression am I creating in the mind of the reader and is it relatively accurate? Personally, I could not post that description with integrity, and I have listed quite a few guns in my time. I would add the partially loose rib to the rest of the description and sleep well, knowing that any buyer will not be surprised when the shipment arrives.
I do not think one could question the seller's integrity the first time around ...... it is entirely likely that he was not aware of the partially loose rib. In fact, he is to be commended for taking it back. This second time around, however, definitely falls short, in my view, of what would constitute an honest listing. My conscience would prevent me from missing out that key piece of information when I knew about it. Either say nothing about condition, or include the known flaw with the rest of the description.
Last edited by KirkD; 02/28/12 07:34 PM.
