Dr.Robotnik
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Hi guys,
I am having a little trouble with an item I bought. It was described as NOS however when it arrived it showed signs of use, had no packaging, instructions or sticker and basically was not what I thought I was getting.
I am new here so I'd thought I'd ask, what does NOS and other terms mean to you, retrobikers?
To me NOS means New Old Stock - this means the item will be inside its original packaging with all materials supplied when new. Parts missing or any shop wear should be mentioned. But this should mean the item is perfect.
New - means it has no signs of use, shop wear if described is sometimes acceptable.
Used then a description of condition e.g. good used, or well used - means it has been used, this is my best description, it's up to you to determine its value now.
Spares or repair - item is incomplete or broken and is only good for spares or repair.
Please let me know what you think as my experience comes from restoration of other vintage stuff apart from bikes. Maybe you view things differently, but at the moment I am pretty annoyed with my deal as I received in my eyes a used part.
Cheers
I am having a little trouble with an item I bought. It was described as NOS however when it arrived it showed signs of use, had no packaging, instructions or sticker and basically was not what I thought I was getting.
I am new here so I'd thought I'd ask, what does NOS and other terms mean to you, retrobikers?
To me NOS means New Old Stock - this means the item will be inside its original packaging with all materials supplied when new. Parts missing or any shop wear should be mentioned. But this should mean the item is perfect.
New - means it has no signs of use, shop wear if described is sometimes acceptable.
Used then a description of condition e.g. good used, or well used - means it has been used, this is my best description, it's up to you to determine its value now.
Spares or repair - item is incomplete or broken and is only good for spares or repair.
Please let me know what you think as my experience comes from restoration of other vintage stuff apart from bikes. Maybe you view things differently, but at the moment I am pretty annoyed with my deal as I received in my eyes a used part.
Cheers