Faulty laptop from Gumtree

Magpie2121

I saw an advert on Gumtree last night for a laptop which stated it was all working fine.

I went to view it and there was a small crack on the back which the seller had glued back on. The seller said it doesnt affect the performance of the laptop.

the fan was also ever so slightly noisy which i also mentioned and the seller said its always been like that.

I decided to buy the laptop, paid £180 in cash.

As soon as I got home, I switched on the laptop and the diplay screen was completely blank. I could hear the fan blowing very loud like a hairdryer. I immediately picked up the phone and called the seller.
The seller is refusing to refund saying it was working when I took it.

Can somebody please advise of what options I have at this point as obviously I'm extremely annoyed and unhappy.

scheming_gypsy

as it's a private sale you don't have many rights; you checked it over and bought it as in acceptable condition.

you could always send your biggest and angriest friend round to politely ask for a refund.

Evilm

I'm not sure you have any to be honest. Its a private seller, sold as seen and was working when you look possession of it.

Magpie2121

TNot the answer I was hoping for but thanks anyway

DCFC79

Magpie2121 wrote: »

TNot the answer I was hoping for but thanks anyway

thats what you get with private sales, its buyer beware, might be chep to fix so see if you can get it fixed

Magpie2121

DCFC79 wrote: »

thats what you get with private sales, its buyer beware, might be chep to fix so see if you can get it fixed

F*** that, I'm gonna put the cun** windows through :mad:

wealdroam

Magpie2121 wrote: »

F*** that, etc, etc...

Yep, sounds like a good use for the laptop.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Hook it up to a telly - if the display works there, it's usually around £50 to get a new screen and replace it yourself. Whilst it's in pieces, you can give the fan a cleanup as well.

pcombo

Magpie2121 wrote: »

F*** that, I'm gonna put the cun** windows through :mad:

Do that and you will end up oweing the seller more money.

p.s sold as seen.

arcon5

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Magpie2121 wrote: »

TNot the answer I was hoping for but thanks anyway

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Magpie2121 wrote: »

F*** that, I'm gonna put the cun** windows through :mad:

In just 25 minutes......

Patronus

Didn't you switch it on and have a quick run through on it before buying it? Don't think there's much you can do, you looked at it and accepted it, so.:(