not new but advertised as new

[auntysister]

if a seller advertises something as new and when you inspect it, it is not new, should it be reported

if so how do you report i

[horizon1907]

Going by your post, I take it that it was a pick up item ? if it was and you weren't happy with it, I would have not bought it.  Is that the case ?

[freddie*rooster]

Isn't the meaning of 'as new' it has had little use well cared for and like new?

New - means brand new never used.

[j*oono]

If you are unhappy with the condition, as long as it wasn't a pick up item, contact the seller and ask them to resolve the problem.  If they won't help then you can open a dispute because the item wasn't as described.

This page might help. Just key in item not as described and it will give you some tips.

http://ocsnext.ebay.com.au/ocs/sc

You could ask for help on the buying board and ebay members there can help you.

http://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Buying/bd-p/2500000009

Live world will probably move this thread over there anyway.

[4green2000]

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@freddie*rooster wrote:

Isn't the meaning of 'as new' it has had little use well cared for and like new?

New - means brand new never used.

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I agree..

[springyzone]

freddie*rooster wrote:

Isn't the meaning of 'as new' it has had little use well cared for and like new?

New - means brand new never used.

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I agree..

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I also agree.

It is annoying if someone lists a thing as brand new and it isn't. I don't think you report it as such but you can put in a dispute to say item not as described and you can mention it in feedback.

[curraone]

There is a definite differences between "new" and "as new".

"As New" does not mean brand new.   To paraphrase ebay's book conditions for example:

Brand new

A new, unread, unused item.

Like new

An item that looks new but has been used,  no visible wear or very minimal wear and tear.

And, I really hate this new thinking where everyone wants to report, report, dispute, defect, etc.

[curraone]

So maybe we are mis-reading your post and you really mean the item was listed  "NEW"?

[harley_babes_hoard]

I read the opening post to mean that the listing said "new"

[curraone]

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@auntysister wrote:

if a seller advertises something as new and when you inspect it, it is not new, should it be reported

if so how do you report i

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You inspect it - you think it's not new - you don't want it - you don't buy it.

I don't see any necessity to report anything.