10-15-2002, 12:45 PM
LeoAU,
While its true that 2xxx or 9xxx or just xxxx might or might not be the same in price on a particular Order, Art's point is still valid. I think we are getting too literal in this discussion as there are many valid reasons for listing a serial number in this manner. I understand your point in that the complete serial number would be nice and it looks like the dealer has something to hide when he does this, but its not true in all cases. If you see this, the safest thing to do is to ask the dealer for the entire serial number. If they will not supply it, stay away from this person. I can think of no valid reason where a dealer would not be willing to do this if asked by a customer.
Just my two cents,
Ed
While its true that 2xxx or 9xxx or just xxxx might or might not be the same in price on a particular Order, Art's point is still valid. I think we are getting too literal in this discussion as there are many valid reasons for listing a serial number in this manner. I understand your point in that the complete serial number would be nice and it looks like the dealer has something to hide when he does this, but its not true in all cases. If you see this, the safest thing to do is to ask the dealer for the entire serial number. If they will not supply it, stay away from this person. I can think of no valid reason where a dealer would not be willing to do this if asked by a customer.
Just my two cents,
Ed
