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Subject: Collector's Corner..Strange Ebay Disclaimer..

Author: Steve B

Date: 18:03:00 05/27/05


The Computer is a Conchess Ambassador in box with manual
the photo shows the LEDS on the board lit up in a way that could indicate a
defective computer..however the Conchess computers are a bit finicky in that
unless the pieces are set up before the computer is turned on they can act
erratically

what i find odd is this disclaimer in the sellers auction description

"However please note that I am not an expert in this area and although
everything appears to be in perfect working order I can’t confirm that I have
tested all the facilities and the buyer must accept that this is an excellent
chess set and board with the potential to be a superb chess computer"

this sounds to me like the seller is saying that the computer is being sold as a
chess set and not as chess computer

he does mention later on that ...

"In the event that on receipt of the item for which you have been the winning
bidder you find that it differs significantly from the description or, if any
flaw or fault which could reasonably have been identified in the description was
omitted, then kindly contact me and provide details of the fault or
omission.WITHOUT further discussion you have the option of accepting the item or
returning it to me."

this in combination with the above statment makes me think that should the
computer not work he will argue that he already said it must be accepted as only
a chess set

this is too tricky in my opinion

BUYER BEWARE

sTEVE










http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2554&item=5202502962&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW



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