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I recently purchase an Arnold GP9 where the seller had stated in "Like new condition" <br />There was a photo of the left side of the engine and it looked good. <br /> <br />When the item arrived, on the rightside, part of the handrail and front and back steps were missing. <br /> <br />I informed the seller of this (because I do not want to leave negative feedback without trying to straighten things out). <br />It was not until the fouth email where I threatened to leave negative feedback that I received a reply asking to return it for a refund. <br /> <br />After this incident I saw another Arnold engine where only one side was shown, it looked good so I emailed the seller questioning the condition of the other side. <br />He immediately sent me photos of front, back, right and left sides. I then bought the item. <br /> <br />In 115 transactions I have only experienced the one problem stated above, (I guess I've been lucky). <br />When I win an auction, I inform the seller when I will be either sending money order, or paying by Paypal. <br />When item is received I inform the seller, thank them and tell them feedback has been left. <br />A few times I have had to send requests for them to reciprocate, but I do get them. <br /> <br />The most Important things are to know your prices, check feedback of sellers and buyers and if not stated, get shipping charges before bidding and leave feedback, as reputations are built on this. It seems that these are simple things, but some cardinal rules bear repeating. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />
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