A translation guide to used electronics / ham radio listings on eBay and Facebook:
"Untested" I know its broken, I know it can't be fixed and I want it gone.
"Tested. Powers on" ... but it does nothing else.
"Cord not included" Popped the circuit breaker in the house, so I cut off the cord.
"Was told it worked" I assume you are an idiot.
"For parts or repair" I broke it myself.
"Low transmit" Held PTT with no antenna.
"Realigned" Now it doesn't work.
"never used" Because I bought it on ebay and got taken (it was DOA).
"Only used it once" My kid used it and broke it.
"Still has the protective plastic on screen" I was too lazy to take it off, or I stuck the protective plastic back on.
"Rare" I've never seen one before - probably an orphan. And usually overpriced.
"Vintage" Has tubes. Some may even light up.
"May need work" Definitely needs work.
"No Returns due to parts swappers" I let the factory smoke out and stuck you with junk.
"Estate sale" I said that because it makes me appear honest. (Broken)
"No microphone" It was sold on eBay. The mic was the only part that worked.
"Minor chips in paint" The cat knocked it off the table and broke it.
"Non-smoking environment" It never caught fire.
"No cat or dog hair" The guy had a pet parrot who used it for a perch.
"It worked the last time I used it." Because when it didn't work 10 years ago they put it on the shelf and never use it again.
"Worked when I tested it" And now it doesn't.
"Private message me" Click to get ripped-off.
"Power cord cut" I cut it so you won't kill yourself and sue me.
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