Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
That is not true verbal contracts are binding our US stock market is a great example of verbal contracts being binding.
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That is not true verbal contracts are binding our US stock market is a great example of verbal contracts being binding.
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Not to totally stir the pot, but the Law dictionary clearly states three factors that make any agreement in a verbal fashion very difficult to stand up in court.
1. Reasonable... If an associate says they will sell it for less than cost out of mistake or misunderstanding, the terms would be considered unreasonable. This also factors context. They may mean used, B stock, or applying other coupons and offers. And you can't expect them to sell you something for less than cost, as that would be unreasonable.
2. Equitable... Refer to point 1 about selling below cost. If both parties can't have a reasonable and equitable trade, the verbal agreement is meaningless. Especially if the context is misconstrued.
3. Conscionable... The seller has to know what they are agreeing to as much as the buyer, and both parties have to be fair and honest in that trade. For example, if you know the associate misquoted the price and yet you stuck it to him anyway, that would be unconscionable. Conversely, if the associate sold you a product for an unreasonably low price and to make it happen they changed product info or cheated the system to make the sale, that too would be unfair to their employer. It would not be equitable.
In eBay transactions it is different. The seller has the ability to amend, end, or create parameters for a sale to occur. If they fail to do so and you win an auction, this puts the ball in the buyer's court. The entire transaction would have been made in good faith. There are punishments or sanctions if you try and renege on a transaction on eBay. The contract is more or less written in this case and very hards to argue in a legal dispute.
I would never be so crass as to get litigious over a clear misunderstanding of policy, abilities, or perhaps even level of good faith. If a seller is really trying to bend things to make a sale work out and they can't pull it off, why would you try and get litigious for it?
Everything I have ever truly wanted I have gotten. From guitars, amps motorcycles, and a wife, to what I eat and where I poop, If I truly wanted it, I have gotten it. If I have to pay more than it's worth, or I have to wait till the tides are in my favor. My thought process has always been that if I made it this long without it, having it now won't change yesterday. Keep looking and keep saving, if you truly want it, you will get it.
1. Reasonable... If an associate says they will sell it for less than cost out of mistake or misunderstanding, the terms would be considered unreasonable. This also factors context. They may mean used, B stock, or applying other coupons and offers. And you can't expect them to sell you something for less than cost, as that would be unreasonable.
2. Equitable... Refer to point 1 about selling below cost. If both parties can't have a reasonable and equitable trade, the verbal agreement is meaningless. Especially if the context is misconstrued.
3. Conscionable... The seller has to know what they are agreeing to as much as the buyer, and both parties have to be fair and honest in that trade. For example, if you know the associate misquoted the price and yet you stuck it to him anyway, that would be unconscionable. Conversely, if the associate sold you a product for an unreasonably low price and to make it happen they changed product info or cheated the system to make the sale, that too would be unfair to their employer. It would not be equitable.
In eBay transactions it is different. The seller has the ability to amend, end, or create parameters for a sale to occur. If they fail to do so and you win an auction, this puts the ball in the buyer's court. The entire transaction would have been made in good faith. There are punishments or sanctions if you try and renege on a transaction on eBay. The contract is more or less written in this case and very hards to argue in a legal dispute.
I would never be so crass as to get litigious over a clear misunderstanding of policy, abilities, or perhaps even level of good faith. If a seller is really trying to bend things to make a sale work out and they can't pull it off, why would you try and get litigious for it?
Everything I have ever truly wanted I have gotten. From guitars, amps motorcycles, and a wife, to what I eat and where I poop, If I truly wanted it, I have gotten it. If I have to pay more than it's worth, or I have to wait till the tides are in my favor. My thought process has always been that if I made it this long without it, having it now won't change yesterday. Keep looking and keep saving, if you truly want it, you will get it.
Artie
Peaveyologist
I just have 2-cents as it pertains to Amazon. I've noticed, over maybe the last year, that they're often higher than everyone else. Even higher than MSRP. Here's just one example of something I was looking at. Amazon's price is higher than the manufacturers price.
https://www.schiit.com/products/mani
https://www.amazon.com/Schiit-Mani-Phono-Preamp-Cartridges/dp/B07P8WYX6N
https://www.schiit.com/products/mani
https://www.amazon.com/Schiit-Mani-Phono-Preamp-Cartridges/dp/B07P8WYX6N
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Amazon is a marketplace so the price on Amazon is set by the seller just like eBay. Some people set the price high knowing it might take something longer to sell but someone might buy it because it is the first web search they find. There are also some Amazon products on the platform that are price set by the company. Wal-Mart is another great marketplace, I got my Peavey Classic 20 for almost $100 less than it was listed on MF and GC.
OK, I concede, yes a verbal agreement is/can be legally binding. It's just multitudes more difficult to litigate it unless both parties are truly honest about verbatims. Either way.
If I see a product that looks to be manufacturer listed ( like the phono cartridges ) I will often go to the manufacturer's site and see if they sell direct. Often times it is cheaper going direct. Amazon takes a cut just like many other selling platforms, so some companies mark the cost up to eat some of that overhead; perhaps hoping you will find their website anyway.
Then there are affiliate sales too. If you want to try and find a good deal, it is sometimes advantageous to find an affiliate link. While I wouldn't count on it being a deep discount along with a special offer on the sales site, the discount code may apply? Always worth a shot.
If I see a product that looks to be manufacturer listed ( like the phono cartridges ) I will often go to the manufacturer's site and see if they sell direct. Often times it is cheaper going direct. Amazon takes a cut just like many other selling platforms, so some companies mark the cost up to eat some of that overhead; perhaps hoping you will find their website anyway.
Then there are affiliate sales too. If you want to try and find a good deal, it is sometimes advantageous to find an affiliate link. While I wouldn't count on it being a deep discount along with a special offer on the sales site, the discount code may apply? Always worth a shot.
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