Is this legal?

[StevenNevets]

I've been having a few problems with my X1900XT and games, only certain games, it's not a software issue so there must be something wrong with the card... I'm thining of getting a new one as it's only a couple months into warrently


Now at the same time I'm slowly losing interst in PC gaming and want to turn back to consoles...


So would I be aloud to get a replace card and then sell it right back on ebay?

 

[dBTelos]

In a word, yes. I'm not sure where you got your card from, but if you could it would be worth it to just say, "hey, give me a refund I don't want it". If they support that kind of thing.

 

[Freze]

Seems perfectly legal, you bought the card = you own it, you can do anything you want with it! the only problem is that your buyer probably wont be getting customer support!

I also agree with dBTelos... try to get a refund!

 

[stogez]

If you're genuinely having problems with your card then you're entitled to a replacement/repair. What you do with the replacement is up to you. It would be illegal to lie to ATI and RMA the card just because you felt like getting a new one to sell.

 

[jackschmittusa]

If you only have problems with a few specific games, it may be a software problem. I think a bad card would by more generally problematic.

What you propose is legal. It is only morally correct to get a new card (and max your ROI) if the card is actually bad.

 

[StevenNevets]

This is my card
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=321985


"Non-refundable. Exchange for defective units only."

 

[dBTelos]

Exchange it. Get it in original packaging. Take good picks of it in the packaging. Then post it on eBay as "Brand new in box". Put a reserve at $100 at hope for the best

 

[StevenNevets]

I would also do the same for this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824014105


Now the thing is I've never done anything like this before...

1. Do I just place everything in the original packaging the best I can or does it need to be almost perfect?

2. Would bad in game textures and bleeding be considered valid reasons, or do they not realy check it.

3. What if I sell it and the part is dead or something, what would my new role be?

 

[dBTelos]

1) Best you can, just don't pull a "return it in a paper bag"
2) I doubt they really check it. But if they did, I'm sure they'd give you some benefit that your situation might have slightly varied.
3) If the brand new card is dead, I don't think that would be your fault. As long as you don't say on eBay, something like "tested working", then you should be fine. "New in box" would work.

 

[StevenNevets]

Originally posted by: dBTelos
3) If the brand new card is dead, I don't think that would be your fault. As long as you don't say on eBay, something like "tested working", then you should be fine. "New in box" would work.

could the person still get a new one somehow?
I wouldn't want someone sending me some anthrax

 

[dBTelos]

Probably, not 100% sure. If it has everything in the original packaging then I don't see why not.

 

[StevenNevets]

okay... so...



now... do I return to newegg and zzf or benq and msi

 

[dBTelos]

The e-tailer should be able to get it to you quicker. So I'd say Newegg and ZipZoom.

 

[Old Hippie]

it's not a software issue so there must be something wrong with the card...

Will they send you a new card or a refurb?

 

[jleves]

Why not just list the ebay auction with what happened:

New in Box: I bought this card and had problems. I returned it for a new card and this it is. I've never removed it from the box. I've lost interest in gaming and do not need the card so I'm selling it. Winning bidder can request me to test it before sending, but otherwise, it will not be removed from the box.

You could even scan an RMA or something with a current date to validate that.