“As new” phrase

[Kaylie6132]

Hi everyone,

I’d like to suggest that in the classifieds ads, that people limit the phrase ‘as new’ if the buyer wouldn’t be able to tell if the item is brand new or second hand. I’ve seen some ads where the phrase is used but the scope has apparent imperfections. Fully functional with blemishes is not ‘as new’ but is probably ‘good’ or ‘very good’ condition. Just my two cents.

[Constant (David)]

The "as new" description is clearer if "open box" is used to describe the goods. "As new" or "open box" implies the goods are pristine, never used in the field, the same as if the goods, or box was opened for the first time.
Ive used the phrase "open box" to goods that have not left their packaging, goods indistinguishable from goods that have yet to be open.
The clearest classification is employed by B&H Photography, you can be absolutely certain that the condition of the goods match their description. Providing the confidence need to pufchase expensive goods sight-unseen from the other side of the planet.

[Peter Ward]

I don't have a problem with the description.

You be naive to think all new goods are flawless. They are not.

But how do you describe an item that still looks the same as it did when you
took it out of the box?

i.e. no wear and tear, nothing that was not there in the first place.

"as new" works for me.

Of course a "new" item might have warranties (Australian consumer laws are exceptional here) .

If you are not happy with it, you might be able to obtain a repair/replacement/refund. It's still "new"....but a dud.

There's the rub. New and quality are completely different concepts

[leon]

I too am OK with the term, I have items in my Camera cupboard that are "as New" and actually if someone calls a new item "mint condition" i have one of those as well, so I am good with the term.

Leon