[time-nuts] HP5065A on eBay WARNING

[Dr. David Kirkby]

On Sun, 3 Feb 2019, 19:03 <cdelect at juno.com wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Wanted to warn about the 5065A that has now sold twice on eBay. (Jan 18
> and Feb 2) When it first listed I contacted the seller and told him the
> optical unit was missing (A12) and he should not call it "fully
> functional" Anyway he sold it for his asking price and now it looks like
> he just sold it again. If he has it returned and lists it again just be
> aware its not all there! Not really worth the price with no A12!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Corby


Although under eBay rules, if an item is not as described, the seller has
to pay the return shipping costs. On a heavy item the seller may well
conclude it is not worth their while, so the buyer gets the item free.

The seller is playing a dangerous game, and perhaps one a buyer can
exploit.

Dave.