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mandy

05-27-2006, 10:53 AM
Another satisfied eBay shopper.  Smile

The buyer sued the seller for "breach of contract, breach of warranty, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, negligence, unfair trade practices, misrepresentation, conspiracy..."

Quote:What: Porsche enthusiast in South Carolina buys a top-of-the-line, 605-hp Carrera GT, isn't happy, and sues.

When: Federal district court in South Carolina ruled May 11.

Outcome: Case referred to arbitration.

What happened, according to court documents:

Robert A. Gossett, a resident of Hilton Head, S.C., spotted a black Porsche Carrera GT on eBay and bought it for the princely sum of $380,000. ...

full article: http://news.com.com/Police+Blotter+eBay+...g=nefd.top

sneakymagenta

05-27-2006, 03:27 PM
Quote: he heard a knocking noise from the engine and took it to a local dealer, who said the engine would have to be lifted to diagnose the cause.

Fearing the value would be diminished, Gossett didn't want to do that and sued

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