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Seller number one:
So, how can you tell me that your "new in the box" rifle "functions very well"?
Seriously?
Seller number two:
If you have "only 20 rounds through it", guess what? That doesn't count as "brand new" either.
F**ktards.
By the way, I might have a brand spanking new 1993 GMC truck for sale soon. It only has 180,000 miles on it. It's brand new.
I give this rant a 4.5/10 for the following reasons:
-Minimal cursing
-Minimal name calling
-No wild accusations
-No exaggerations
-No mention of 3rd party candidates
[ROFL1][Beer]
Posted an ad to that effect once and my brother & I always tease about the "NIB - only 200 rounds down the pipe & only asking $100 over retail!" New=unused period but good for a giggle anyway.
I'm not at all opposed to the term "like" new. Would it kill people to just type those four little letters if they have shot the damn thing?
they are trying to fit into a text message format and dropped the unnecessary word from 'Like New' :)
Schmooze rules. Misrepresented products and services is the norm. When I find a honest person or business to do business with I do business with them often.
That along with "Brand new, only 100 rounds shot." Or my other favorite "NIB, only shot 50 times." 50 rounds or 50 trips to the range? [Tooth]Quote:
Originally Posted by Whistler
I see this everywhere, craigslist, armslist, cologunmarket, but not really here.
new should be no round fired unless its the one round that most companies fire for testing
Now that we have the guidelines for a proper rant... oh wait, nothing's really pissed me off today- it snowed! [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
Seller should have use LNIB
I'll trade you some brand new ammo, only shot once in exchange for your new truck!
Absolutely. That gun is now a 95% gun or thereabouts.Quote:
Originally Posted by alxone
You gave me a great price on some new skis. [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by sniper7
My favorite is "as new." WTF does that even mean?
It means it's not as new as it once was but is still newer than it will be at some unspecified point in the future. Duh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Teufelhund
Let me think.
New only applies to guns bought from an FFL that are factory fresh.
Any gun sold by a private party is used, end of discussion.
As New in Box is a used gun unfired by any owner in 100% condition, includes box and papers.
Like New in Box is a used gun in 99% condition, maybe fired a couple/few times and includes box and papers. More than 10 rounds makes it less than 99% in my view.
I judge most used guns by the NRA used gun standards. Box and papers adds a little value to new guns and alot of value to guns like 1950s Smith and Wesson revolvers.
What do you guys think of my definitions?
[ROFL1] that clears it up! Seems like "as is" would suffice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharpienads
LANIB = Like ABSOLUTELY new in the box. [Tooth]
I have to say this isn't only occurring in the firearms world; I used to run Nitro powered R/C cars where these little race engine costs around 500 bucks. Guys would have headlines in their ads; "New O.S. Speed Engine". Then you'd read the text in the post and it would re-iterate "NEW", YET the person states 2 tanks of gas were run through it.
WTF? How is that new? In two tanks, you could have damaged that engine...
Anyways, I've got to agree with the original post, when did "New" start meaning something other than "New"?
Thats a smokin deal, I'll let my friend know! He's been looking for a new truck! [Coffee]Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
I like it. [Awesom]Quote:
Originally Posted by roberth
New=Never sold previously at retail. (Shotgun News definition of a firearm advertised as "new".)
I would rather hear like new than "Minty" any day of the week. At least "Like New" tells me that there should be no signs that something has been used when in fact it has been.
"Minty" means many things to many people. [Bang] Of course these words also depend on what your buying. By roberth's definition nobody has ever bought a "new"car because just the act of putting gas in it and driving it off the assembly line makes it used. Just a thought. [Flower]
"new" (when it's not) = likely a seller from CA.
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Originally Posted by ray1970
[BooHoo][BooHoo][BooHoo]Have some news for ya, 20 rounds through the rifle or handgun or shotty means it
is used and worth around 20% less than MSRP[Tooth][NoEvil]
I seriously hate when people don't understand the defanition of used.
In some instances when you fire a couple round and have serious issues....
send the firearm back to factory, they will use 10-50 rounds or even up to 100
to ensure your firearm will be reliable when they ship it back to you. The factory
still considers it new and price does and will reflect that notion.
When people believed in HOPE & CHANGE.........Transparency, If i do not Balance the budget do not re elect me. NEW.Quote:
Originally Posted by AR_ART
Soooo, by 20rds the gun is worn out? Or at 0% condition?[Tooth]Quote:
Originally Posted by roberth
Unless you are a dealer, its motherf***ing USED.
I give a rats-ass if you bought it at 9am this morning, brought it straight home and your Mom caught you trying to sneak it into the basement.
its not new, it's second-hand. This is also known as "used"...
Ads should read..."virgin rifle waiting to be deflowered by you". Why use words like "LNIB, new, still has factory lube"? It is all so unsexy!
I hate when people misspell the word definition [Poke]Quote:
Originally Posted by DD977GM2