Re: Would you buy a new PC from eBay

Mike Scott wrote:
Palindr☻me wrote:
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opening the case, etc. The protection given by SOGA and DSR is quite enough.


Always provided you don't mind a potential battle to obtain that protection should things go pear-shaped. The mere fact their T&Cs are illegal says a lot to me.


LOL, as in, "Basically, if the OP isn't prepared to take on a SOGA battle and a small claims legal case at the local crown court, if need be - then it is better to stick to the likes of Dell."

As I also said, I do have a lot of sympathy for the companies as well. It is not unknown for customers to open the box and fit their own, faulty, components and then send the machine back... Or worse. These T&Cs look more designed to scare off the inexperienced and inept plus those that may be thinking of trying a fast one. Leaving them with customers that do know what they are doing and aren't going to be a support nightmare.

I do prefer the, "We record serial numbers and fit tamper proof seals on all the components used, for your protection" to the "sealed box" approach.

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