What Would You Do (Ebay)?

[Carols Clucks]

Sorry, they do look rather used in the photos.

The seller probably figured you could see that and planned on using for decorations and not making cookies (unless you scrubbed them really good-which I am going to assume you would have done anyway prior to using for food)

 

[sharron]

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i love this

 

[anderson8505]

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Yup, I agree with this. Contact the seller first. If no reasonable reply is made, negative feedback them!

 

[DTRM30]

I have to agree - that when you view the enlarged photo, you can see the tarnish/rust. But, just because they are tarnished/rusted does not mean they are unusable. I have some that are starting to look like that - I know they are clean and the tarnish comes from everyday usage - and not being properly dried before getting put away. It also depends on what type of metal they are made from. Try a brillo pad to remove surface rusting - because surface rust is just that. It's from moisture and is removable, and does not penetrate the metal. Corners are difficult to clean - and may not have been done carefully by the original owner.

Though I do have to say, that the seller should have stated their condition more carefully in the listing because it is a bit misleading. If someone says they are nice - most people would make the assumption that they are in good, usable, fairly newer condition. When I list things, I always mention even the slightest blemish - so that the buyer is aware of it. I have never had a complaint - always sold my items with no problem, and the buyers actually respond saying that it items were in better condition than they expected.

Try contacting the seller and explain your disappointment in the condition of the cutters (I think you said you did that already) - most sellers, if they are decent people, will work it out with you.

 

[Stephanie739]

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same

 

[Mattemma]

I would give an average rating and mention the food and rust. Even when I DONATE to goodwill I clean or wash things. When you sell something it should be perfect,OR the buyer should know before purchase that there is rust and food on the item.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Maybe it's my computer, but even when I pull it up on a close up, I don't see the rust. Well, at least not to the extent that is on the worst of them.

As I said, it was cheaper than buying brand new, but at the same time, if I'd have known I would have gone plastic instead. I haven't heard a peep back from the seller. I will give to the end of this week, but seeing as how they were rather short when asking for shipping prices...I'm doubtful anything will come of it.

Thanks for your ideas! My husband is wanting to use his dremel to get the rust off...might as well let him!

 

[lockedhearts]

I enlarged the pic and there are a couple that appear pitted, but I do not see any visible rust either. Just because my eyes are not the best, I also got a magnifying glass and still could not see rust.