This is really off topic but I figured that since the reptile hobby deals with sales, intergrity, and customer service maybe its ok to post this here.



A couple days ago I purchased a lawn mower off another popular LIST. The guy called and asked me to meet 20 minutes from my house. The ad read:



push lawn mower murray 20' 3.5 horsepower excellent condition call (his number)



When I met up with this guy he seemed polite etc. He told me he owned a lawn cutting service. I asked him to start the mower and white smoke came out of the exhaust. I figured that was weird but he said its in excellent condition.



This morning I started the mower and again while smoke. I left is run and the mower seemed to idle fast. I was able to cut one line of grass and it died.



I've called the guy a couple times and no answer so I emailed him too. Still no answer.



I found his address, home phone etc online.



Am I making a big deal out of this or should I chalk this up to lesson learned. It really bothers me that I got took so easily. I only paid $35 for it. Is it worth me going to his house to get my money back?



I'd never do something like this to someone.



Best,

Frank

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