Item not tested? or not working? tell the truth.

[Bikermaniac]

It really makes me sick to my stomach when somebody says "untested" in the description of a bike part, specially an electrical part knowing that the part was tested and is not working.
Wouldn't it be better to be honest and say "tested and it didn't work for me"??
I know sometimes people does not have the correct battery or don't want to take the time to test something, but most of the time when I buy something "untested" it ends up been "not working".
Be honest and say it as it is, so buyer can know what he(she) is getting into.

 

[fordmike65]

I've been saying this for years...

 

[Awhipple]

If it works or not just say so and take the time to test it.

 

[Bikermaniac]

I always make everything works, I don't do this just for money but for the pleasure of bringing parts back to life, unless it's beyond my skills.

 

[saladshooter]

I recently bought a speedo that said "untested because I don't have a cable". Well they didn't have a cable because they sold it in a previous ad. That'll learn me that untested means doesn't work.

Chad

 

[mike j]

There you have it. I think that " untested" should immediately drop 80% off the price. May give incentive to test.

 

[Evans200]

The seller knows what works and what doesn't. If it works, it's worth more.
"Untested" is a cop out and 99% of these items don't work.
"Tested and not working" is being honest.
"Didn't have a battery to test" is a cop out AND a lie.
I've asked numerous ebay sellers that played the "untested" card to simply put a battery in the item to see if it works. Not once have they complied with my request, and in turn not once have I purchased their item.

 

[Barto]

This a great thread, everytime I see the word "untested" I alway think why the heck not and why wouldn't you want to find out! Try the stupid light and even show it working in the photo (I've seen a few recent phots of lits working). How hard could it be! I also agree, if it doesn't work it should be less money.... Prices have seemed to be going latley, we retain lyrics don'the need to "hope" it works. Just my 2 cents.....

Bart

 

[Dale Alan]

I have sold items as "untested" many times,I was not trying to trick anyone . If I have a fragile electric item that may fry without being fully rebuilt to be safe I leave that chance to the new owner and clearly state it . Same goes for rear hubs that are not laced to a wheel,especially multi-speed . Pretty hard to tell exactly how a hub will perform without being driven by a chain under a load. I think "untested" is abused,but it has it's merits if not used to deceive . I think the "untested" trickery is about as annoying as all of the "barn find" crap stories.

 

[kunzog]

Have you ever seen an add for a car and it says "I havent tried to start it", especially when it is advertised by a mechanic or shop. You know that there is a problem.