Selling used electronic items, are they under warranty?

[88techroad]

Selling used electronic items, are they under warranty?

[davewil1964]

Only the seller woud know.

[88techroad]

Im the seller, if i sell a mobile phone or a camera and it stops working, am I responsible for that?

[colic2bullsgirlore]

It depends on age and description. Ostensibly it should be fit for its "stated" (in your description) purpose.

You should consider this when selecting a generic ebay item condition from the drop down list.

That's why you often see items listed as (especially second hand items) "working but sold for spare parts only"

If your items have obvious intermittent faults ie. "sometimes switches off when it gets hot or maybe "second channel not

always working" it's better to state that upfront so that the peruser has a good idea of the working condition of the item.

If you are unsure about an item re working condition then state exactly that fact.

[88techroad]

The items work perfectly when I sell.

I am wondering about items that have faults a month or 2 after I send out, like if the

buyer finds its all of a sudden faulty.

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[sparrow2207]

Well with the changes in ebay policy a buyer can now get their money back up to 6 months after purchase if faulty.

[cq_tech]

The Sale of Goods Act would make that very difficult for eBay to enforce if dealing with a private (as opposed to business) seller.

[the_pooze]

As cq said, check Aust Consumer Law.

For new items, there is protection and guarantees for consumers but, second hand items are a totally different kettle of fish.  If you are a business, yes, you have certain obligations but, as a private seller it is strictly Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware).

If you are a business and your electronic items are battery operated and the battery has simply expired, (particularly in the case of second hand items) this is classified as a consumable and is generally not a warrantable item unless some specific warranty is given or implied.