Overpriced computers bordering on fraud

[alfster4]

I'm looking at the Desktop Gaming computer search page, I went to highest price listing search. It starts at $13,001 & goes down from there. The first page of listings is filled with computers  These computers are old computers worth less than $1000, being advertised for many thousands of dollars. Here is an example of the $13000 listing, which would be worth about $500.

I know enough about computers not to buy it, but some vulnerable person out there might not & pay $13000 for a $500 computer. EBAY should not be letting them advertise $500 computers for up to $13000, these computers are not valued at the price they are being listed at.

[eol-products]

Used items still need to be fit for purpose when sold by an Australian Business unless sold via auction. Although I have purchased new items on ebay sold by a car dealership clearing out old stock via auction and been covered by the manufacturers warranty.

[gutterpunkz05 · Accepted solution]

Yes  buyers have statutory rights,  but they are different to statutory warranties.

yes fit for purpose,  under statutory conditions, but there is no set period for such and is very dependent on price and condition of the item purchased.  Statutory conditions are different to statutory warranties, which virtually only covers free title.

The statutory warranties require that:
1) The consumer will enjoy quiet possession of
the goods.
2) The goods are free from any charge or
encumbrance not disclosed or known to the
consumer.

There is no legal  requirement  for a seller of new or used goods, to provide what is known as a voluntary warranty, Commonly known  as manufacturers warranties, store warranties, express warranties etc.

Voluntary warranties
‘Voluntary warranties’ are the written and verbal
promises sellers and manufacturers make about
their goods and services. However, they are also
known by other names, including:
• express warranties
• store warranties
• manufacturers’ warranties
• money-back guarantees
• store refund policies
• store exchange policies.
The law does not require any business to provide
a voluntary warranty.

As sourced from  ACCC

[eol-products]

The link to the listing is now gone and it showed they had items offering a warranty which once they offer this they cannot go back and say no at a later date. 

[gutterpunkz05]

But that is completely different  to having to provide a warranty,  and they dont offer warranty on all products.  I still have the link and know why it was removed.  Naming and shaming has evolved and it is no longer simply a matter of identifying someone without actually naming them.

[eol-products]

I think you are reading outside of the context of the original reply which appears to be very common on these boards which is my fault for not including the post in my comment.

This is the original quote I am replying to.

"Also, please bear in mind that nobody can offer you a genuine warranty on Ebay, unless they are an authorised distributor. It would be a real shame if you purchased something and after a few months had an issue. These third party sellers have no obligation after the first 30 days, so you would be much better buying from a proper Aussie store and getting a genuine 12+ month Aussie backed warranty. This seller has a "warranty", but after 30 days......well, I would wish you luck in even getting them to respond. Their FAQ's even go against some of Ebay's T&C's.

The law states if an Australian business offers a warranty for either new or used items they have to abide by it.

In future I will try and include the original post as some others do as it will make it easier to follow .

[gutterpunkz05]

Yes but stating an item is covered by warranty, does not actually state what is covered, and for electrical items, they are pretty much worthless.  I dont even bother registering manufacturers warranties on electrical products, as virtually once you connect to a power source, the warranty provider will have a get out clause included and you are therefore left relying on good faith.  Don't get me started on extended warranties, would never purchase one.  Read one and you will know why.