Since when did Like New mean New?

Stoke

I am trying to find my mum a new phone and naturally went to eBay. I've lost count the amount of phones that are listed as 'New other (see details)' then the listing it says "Like New".

If it's second hand and has been opened and operated for any period of time, then it's Used. The only exception for me, would be unboxed, powered on, and then replaced in the box. If it's been used..... then it's Used, not new. Like New = Used. The meaning is in the word..... has it been used? Yes it's been used..... then it's used.

Honestly, I don't get it at all. It's nothing more than lying really.

theonlywayisup

I do agree with your post in the main.

I don't agree about "naturally went to eBay", it would be the last place I would want to buy a new phone from.

martinthebandit

theonlywayisup wrote: »

I do agree with your post in the main.

I don't agree about "naturally went to eBay", it would be the last place I would want to buy a new phone from.

This is the right answer.

Carrot007

theonlywayisup wrote: »

I don't agree about "naturally went to eBay", it would be the last place I would want to buy a new phone from.

Yup, I'd go so far as to say it would be the last place I would buy anything from. (Yes I do buy from ebay when there are no better options).

NBLondon

I've always assumed "Like New" means "Used but with no visible wear and tear or damage" e.g. an item of clothing that has been worn and washed a few times but then forgotten/outgrown/become unfashionable. Although, from reading some people's experiences there's a lot of interpretation of how far away from Brand New/Never Used that can be...

Stoke

NBLondon wrote: »

I've always assumed "Like New" means "Used but with no visible wear and tear or damage" e.g. an item of clothing that has been worn and washed a few times but then forgotten/outgrown/become unfashionable. Although, from reading some people's experiences there's a lot of interpretation of how far away from Brand New/Never Used that can be...

It's still Used though, and you wouldn't list a garment as New when it's been washed?

soolin

NBLondon wrote: »

I've always assumed "Like New" means "Used but with no visible wear and tear or damage" e.g. an item of clothing that has been worn and washed a few times but then forgotten/outgrown/become unfashionable. Although, from reading some people's experiences there's a lot of interpretation of how far away from Brand New/Never Used that can be...

I disagree, an item by its very definition that has been used cannot be termed new.

POPPYOSCAR

From Ebay


Brand New

An item that has never been opened or removed from the manufacturer's sealing (if applicable). Item is in original shrink wrap (if applicable). See the seller's listing for full details.

Like New

An item that looks as if it was just taken out of shrink wrap. No visible wear, and all facets of the item are flawless and intact. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.

Very Good

An item that is used but still in very good condition. No damage to the jewel case or item cover, no scuffs, scratches cracks, or holes. The cover art and liner notes are included. The VHS or DVD box is included. The video game instructions and box are included. The teeth of disk holder are undamaged. Minimal wear on the exterior of item. No skipping on CD/DVD. No fuzzy/snowy frames on VHS tape. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.

Good

An item in used but good condition. May have minor damage to jewel case including scuffs or cracks, or to the item cover including scuffs, scratches, or cracks. The cover art and liner notes are included for a CD. VHS or DVD box is included. Video game instructions are included. No skipping on CD/DVD. No fuzzy/snowy frames on VHS tape. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.

Acceptable

An item with obvious and significant wear but is still operational. May have tears or holes in VHS/DVD box. The video game instructions and box may not be included. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.

shaun_from_Africa

I think a simple solution would be the addition of one word to the options when selling something.


Brand New

An item that has never been opened or removed from the manufacturer's sealing (if applicable). Item is in original shrink wrap (if applicable). See the seller's listing for full details.

Looks like New

An item that looks as if it was just taken out of shrink wrap. No visible wear, and all facets of the item are flawless and intact. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.

NBLondon

Stoke wrote: »

It's still Used though, and you wouldn't list a garment as New when it's been washed?

soolin wrote: »

I disagree, an item by its very definition that has been used cannot be termed new.

Hence the addition of the word "Like" It's an alternative to "Lightly Used" - but as I said, that's open to a lot of variation...

It depends on the item. Sometimes it makes a difference to buyers whether it is New and Sealed (BNIB - BNWT) or New, Opened but never Used. A book can be read once carefully and still look exactly like a new one on the shelves at Waterstones - or it can be read once and look a complete wreck. Both are Used but one is Like New.

RFW

On Amazon "Like new" is generally classed as something that has been in the box but the box may have cosmetic damage.
For clothing I'd class it as something that had possibly been tried on once but not worn. Nothing "worn a few times and washed" could ever be classed as "Like new", the clue there is in the word "worn"!