Sad auction story [exidy sorcerer]

You may recall that back in September, I relayed a particularly painful yahoo auction deal. In that auction, I won an "Exidy Sorcerer Computer" for $205, plus shipping. After prompt payment and prompt delivery, I opened the box to find nothing but the case of the computer with the guts removed, and a sheet of plywood screwed inside the bottom of the case to weigh it down. I was just reminded that I hadn't sent on the resolution of this situation, as some people here asked to be kept abreast of it. After a number of emails back & forth, dispassionate but insistent, the seller agreed to refund $100 of my $205. So, I limited my losses, but I also ended up spending over $100 for a case and keyboard. Needless to say, I'll be more careful in the future. This is my only really bad deal in about 80 auction transactions (70% buying, 30% selling). ----- Jim Battle == frustum(a)pacbell.net