Item described as working but also as is?

[letscleanupmycupboards]

If an item is described as working but sold as is, and upon arrival it's most definitely not working (nor would it be capable of it due to breakage of internal components) does the sellers usage of the term "as is for parts" indemnify them from responsibility for its function?

No possibility of it being transit damage either.

[kopenhagen5]

In the listing it will either be -

For parts or not working
An item that does not function as intended and is not fully operational. This includes items that are defective in ways that render them difficult to use, items that require service or repair, or items missing essential components. See the seller’s listing for full details.

Or - 

Used
An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.

There is nothing in between so look at what the seller had selected at the top of the listing and go from there.

[letscleanupmycupboards]

In the categorisation of condition it's showing the condition as pre owned which I'm guessing is the same as used.

[kopenhagen5]

Well, I assume this may be a watch and pre owned doesn't differentiate between working and not working.

http://pages.ebay.com.au/help/sell/item-condition.html

However it should be made clear in the listing description if the item is not working.

And if I feel it wasn't clear, I wouldn't hesitate to open a claim in eBay for INAD providing the seller is not prepared to work with you to a solution. (part refund or such)

You mentioned in the title here, description states working and if it isn't, then it's Item Not As Described.

You would be entitled to a full refund.

[davewil1964]

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@kopenhagen5 wrote:

Well, I assume this may be a watch and pre owned doesn't differentiate between working and not working.

http://pages.ebay.com.au/help/sell/item-condition.html

However it should be made clear in the listing description if the item is not working.

And if I feel it wasn't clear, I wouldn't hesitate to open a claim in eBay for INAD providing the seller is not prepared to work with you to a solution. (part refund or such)

You mentioned in the title here, description states working and if it isn't, then it's Item Not As Described.

You would be entitled to a full refund.

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Seller apparently included  "as is for parts" in the description. Which would tend to indicate it wasn't working

I would have clarified it with the seller prior to purchasing, rather than hope for the best. But that's just me.

[kopenhagen5]

So would I.

But if the seller had both working and as is then it's a different story.

[digital*ghost]

Personally, I would take 'working' and 'as is, for parts' quite literally, by which I mean the literal interpretation of that (to me) is 'it's working, but probably not for long, and / or not really suitable for original purpose so best used for spare parts'. 

[letscleanupmycupboards]

The description states that the item (a watch) ticks but not guaranteed to keep good time. Also says sold as found. Due to an internal part being broken it's not possible for it have ticked in that state and not a fault that would or could have happened in transit.

[chameleon54]

Sounds like you,ve been scammed. I hope you didn't pay too much. If the item was listed as 'ticking"  and you know watches, you would hope to do an easy service and minor repair and get the watch going again.

If it is not ticking and is completely broken, you could try opening an item not as described case, but with the item listed as " for parts not working" it will be touch and go as to whether you have any success. If you took the watch to a reputable watchmaker and they did a report for you, this may help, but its all time and money with no guarantee of success.

[letscleanupmycupboards]

It wasn't listed as "for parts or not working" it was listed as "pre owned" in the condition section.

In the description it was listed as ticking but not guaranteed to keep perfect time (which a buyer would infer to mean you can wind it and it will run but may be fast or slow). When the main drive chain inside the watch is broken and pieces are floating about there's no way it ran in that condition. It would be like listing a car as running and driving but you show up to buy and it has no engine.

The seller has a 7 day return policy but I don't want to be up for the return postage as it's definitely not as described.