Question about "Guaranteed against DOA"

[jrichrds]

I see it a lot on eBay auctions. But how come a specific number of days is hardly ever mentioned? Is it just assumed the item must be tested on the same day as arrival?

 

[iamme]

if it's on eBay, i suggest you contact the seller.

i'm sure each seller has their own "policy". one guy might have a 2 day while another might have a week.

 

[Monel Funkawitz]

It means exactly what it says....

Guaranteed against dead on arrival.

If you wait 5 months before you open the box and look at it, it is your own risk. Most people are willing to work with you if problems arise.

 

[iwearnosox]

My policy is 10 minutes. Work quickly.

 

[Sluggo]

Originally posted by: iwearnosox
My policy is 10 minutes. Work quickly.

Wow, 10 minutes? Thats a pretty liberal time frame.

 

[Harvey]

By definition if it works on arrival, it is not DOA. If there is any indication of possible problems on first boot up, I would take the warning and resolve it immediately. Anything beyond that is between the buyer and the seller.