Rant about used cable listings

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When looking at the listing headings for any kind of used cable, what is the third thing you look for? Of course, you're interested in what brand is offered and what type of connector it has, but, after that, don't you care most about the length? I really don't care if your cable is "rare" or beautiful or used only once (I always laugh at that one: if you could stand to use it only once, why should I want it?) or has a reduced price or a new design or if it's one of the best in the world or I get free shipping. Please, at least provide the very basic information of how long it is. Why should I even open your listing only to find out that it's a 3 inch long Mega Lightning when I need a 28 foot length? I've even seen ads that don't give the length in the entire description!
I no longer take the time to open listings that do not provide the length in the header, so all your flowery phrasing is wasted, no matter how good a deal you're offering. Wake up, dummies!
Thanks for letting me unload. Got a pet peeve of your own regarding the used market?
Peace,
Tom E

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Topic - Rant about used cable listings - madisonears 18:58:44 03/07/07 (1)

Yes: avoid used active cables. - Al Sekela 08:46:39 03/08/07 (0)

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