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According to the ACCC Guidelines for Consumers the consumer guarantees apply even to second hand items with the provision that there is an expectation that second hand may not last as long as a new purchase. Whilst Skywatcher may imply that the warranty is not transferrable, the consumer laws should essentially override their attempt at contracting out of liability.
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Second-hand goods
The consumer guarantees apply whether the goods are new, ‘seconds’ or second-hand. Depending on factors like price and age, it may not be reasonable to expect a second-hand product to last as long or perform to the same standard as a new one.
For example, a second-hand vacuum cleaner is not expected to last as long as a new one.
Brian
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