Shawn writes: > Isn't there an > argument that if you buy something and it comes with a clause of > "Sold as is, no warranty implied nor given" it's just that? If it exists, that is an agreement between you and the merchant. It isn't a condition imposed after the sale by an unrelated third party. > Or that can be put into context of "sold to the original owner, > not for transfer/trade to another party". Not unless you sign a contract which states that specifically. > I believe coupon swapping groups > got into trouble for that a few years ago. I have no idea what you are talking about here. > Airlines tickets are generally non-transferable as well. That is something you agree to when you purchase the tickets. You are making that agreement with the party from whom you are buying the tickets. > It's a buyer beware world, if you don't agree with something don't > buy it. Read the legalize on what you're considering purchasing. I don't have to research the law when I buy a book or computer software at a store. Unrelated third parties have no legal basis for influencing transactions. If you think they do, prove it by citing the relevant law. -- David Phillips <david at acz.org> http://david.acz.org/ _______________________________________________ TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota http://www.mn-linux.org tclug-list at mn-linux.org https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list