buyer beware
Purchase at risk
Buyer beware is a principle holding that purchasers are responsible for examining goods before buying them.
The Latin form *caveat emptor* appears in legal and formal contexts.
The phrase warns that sellers aren't obligated to disclose defects: It's buyer beware at these auctions—no returns accepted.
The warning extends beyond commerce to any situation requiring caution before commitment.
- caveat emptorWarning to shoppers
- adverse selectionPre-contract hidden knowledge problem
- fine printMiniature contractual text
- fakeNot the real thing
- riskPossibility of harm
bait-and-switch · contract law · no refunds · market failure · too good to be true · false pretenses · liability · honesty · fraud · money back guarantee · scam · false claims · research · counterfeit · exploitation · shady · misleading advertising · haggle
- Buyer Bewareas-is, fine print, disclaimer, warranty, guarantee
- business termsfranchising, revenue stream, board meeting, gross margin, markdown
- Consumer Financecredit, credit cards, credit score, credit scores, credit reports
- consumer forumscomplaints, ratings, discussions, testimonials, user experiences
- Consumer Tipsreviews, ratings, warranties, refunds, returns
- secondhand shoppingthrift store, thrift shop, flea market, garage sale, yard sale
buyer bewarewarranty
Formal repair promise
guarantee · consumer protection · money-back guarantee · satisfaction guaranteed · implied warranty
buyer bewarefull disclosure
Withholding no information
truth in advertising · quality assurance · as advertised · product recall
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