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Old 06-27-2020, 11:59 AM   #1
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The ethics of a seller - the "gray" areas

The restored swb k10 on the craigslist thread got me thinking (the one with the reproduction spid and $80k price tag that the seller says it was restored to "factory specs").

In YOUR opinion, where is the line between right and wrong when selling a vehicle? I'm particularly interested in hearing your thoughts on the "gray" areas.

For example, I see lots of negative posts about the terrible no-good very bad "flipper". I personally believe flipping is not inherently bad, including the guy who never even unloaded it and has no idea what they have. Misrepresentations are "wrong" only if they are done knowingly and intentionally to scam a buyer.

What about bondo and a quick re-spray to make a truck show better? How much of that is on the buyer to do their diligence?

What about not disclosing problems if the seller doesn't ask about it (i.e. do all gauges work)?
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