RACS: Bid with confidence - Explanation of terms and definitions

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What is Bid With Confidence?

Bid With Confidence links are provided by racs_aus (Retail and Corporate Solutions) on product listings and item descriptions as a brief outline of certain specifications and features very common to all products and applicable to that specific item. The list below explains all headings and conditions we use under the Bid With Confidence heading. Remember that only headings in your specific auction apply to the purchase.
 

Genuine Product

RACS provides a money back guarantee that the product advertised is the genuine original manufactured article.
 

7 Day RACS Cover

racs_aus guarantees that the item will be as described and in a working condition upon receipt and can be returned to racs_aus for a full refund if it fails to function as descriebed within the first 7 days. Please note that this does not apply to items covered by the manufacturer warranty.
 

C-Tick - Australian Compliance

The C-Tick and other compliance for Australian sale apply. The item will have the required tick on the box (when original) and often on the item near the serial number. These compliance ticks appear on products that are required to comply with Australian electromagnetic compatibility requirements and radio communications standards, set by the ACA. It signifies that the product may be legally sold in Australia. More information is available at www.amta.org.au/sar  
 

eBay Australia Titanium Seller

Retail & Corporate Solutions is one of Australia’s largest eBay sellers and is recognised as a pillar of the community. PowerSellers are committed to upholding and embracing the core values that are the very foundation of eBay. RACS is recognised as an exemplary member and is held to the highest standards of professionalism, having achieved and maintained a minimum 98% positive feedback rating and an excellent sales performance record.
 

Tax Invoice

Retail & Corporate Solutions provides a valid Tax Invoice for all purchases. This has all required GST information. If not received, simply email customer.service@racs.net.au with the details of your eBay purchase and we will send you an easily printed softcopy.

Note: Racs_aus can often provide a proforma invoice on request for large or high value purchases.
 

Operating System Installed

The computer, PDA or other IT item comes with an operating system preinstalled.
 

30 Day RACS IT Warranty Cover

30 Day RACS IT Warranty Cover – If the IT product fails during the 30 day warranty period Retail & Corporate Solutions will repair or replace the product to the original described specifications. Customers must return the product at their cost to the RACS Warranty Centre.
 

No Network Locks

The mobile phone listed for sale with this heading has no network locks and can be used with any SIM card compatible with the appropriate network standard. It is important that you check the compatibility of the mobile with your network provider prior to bidding. See our FAQ's for more information www.racs.net.au/common/FAQ.php#whatisanetworklock
 

Locked Phone

A phone with this condition is only able to use sim cards of the listed network service provider. Traditionally phone carriers (also called service providers) pay manufacturers to lock a telephone handset to their network, to secure sales and force customers to remain faithful. These phones are very often unlockable for a small price through the network provider or even an online or local phone shop. racs_aus does not offer an unlocking service for phones listed as locked. Some locked phones may be completely blocked to work on only the said network service provider. See our FAQ's for more information www.racs.net.au/common/FAQ.php#whatisanetworklock


No Contract, Just Insert Your SIM

The mobile phone listed for sale is not attached to any contract or agreement, so you can insert your SIM card and start making calls without any obligations. You will need a simcard, which is provided by your chosen service provider.


Australian Model With Manufacturer Warranty

The product listed for sale is covered by the Australian manufacturer’s warranty. This warranty may not be valid internationally, so check with your local warranty when shopping from racs_aus.
 

UK Model With Manufacturer Warranty

The product listed for sale is covered by the UK manufacturer’s warranty. This warranty may not be valid internationally, so check with your local warranty when shopping from racs_aus.
 

Austel Approved & ACA Tick

The mobile phone complies with all current ACA standards, including for exposure to radio frequency energy. More information will often be included inside the package (in the manual) or at www.amta.org.au
 

Same Day Dispatch Money Back Guarantee

Goods are guaranteed to be dispatched on the same day that cleared funds are received into Retail and Corporate Solutions bank account and matched to your purchase, or you will receive $10.00 back! Please note funds deposited into RACS' bank account can take up to two working days to clear. This guarantee is only available to customers who deposit the exact required funds (to the cent, with the required freight included) and with their eBay User ID as a reference. This guarantee does not apply to PayPal purchases due to the often erratic payment clearing.  
 

Australia Variant Money Back Guarantee

Retail and Corporate Solutions guarantee that the asset listed for sale is the Australian variant and not and import or copy and will provide a full refund if the product does not have the ACA Tick. 
 

No Customs or Duties

When buyers purchase items from racs_aus which are located in Australia, the items will not be subject to customs or duty charges when shipped to your Australian address. Purchases made from eBay sellers not located in the same country as you will often be subject to local GST (or other Sales Tax), duty and/or customs charges. It is standard practise for all customs and/or duty charges to be paid by the receiver on arrival. It is also important to note that the product will often not be covered by local manufacturer's warranty when shipped from another country to you. Please don't be misled by others' claims. Make your eBay Australia purchase easy and enjoyable - deal with an Australian seller shipping from Australia. 
 

eBay Australia's Largest Mobile Seller

racs_aus is eBay Australia’s largest seller of mobile phones and works with a range of local vendors to supply a diverse and exciting range of mobiles to the eBay Community. 
 

Product Conditions

New

The item listed for sale is brand new and has not been used*. Please be assured that any items listed for sale by racs_aus as brand new will be delivered as described.

*Note: Some use of a purely technical nature may occur in testing, unlocking or software installation etc...

Refurbished Refurbished products have been repaired (traditionally by the manufacturer or their authorised agent, but often by 3rd party qualified technicians) to meet or excede the original specifications and functionality. Prior to refurbish, the unit may have had any level of usage and the physical grade (see below) should be indicative of this.  
Demo Demonstration (or ex-demonstration) products have been traditionally used by the retailer or agent for demonstration purposes and are fully functioning units unless stated. In most cases the unit will be shipped in its original packaging with all accessories, the item description package contents will confirm. Please refer to the item description for confirmation of physical grade (see below). 

Product Conditions: Physical Grade

Ex Lease Grade 1

The item is in good condition and may exhibit some minor marks or scratches.

No major cosmetic imperfections i.e. cracked casing or deep scratches.

The item may have been used significantly by a rental or leasing company.

EX LEASE

As New

The item is graded to be in a physical condition that resembles a brand new item, thus 'As New'.

This means little to no marks or scratches.

racs_aus believe an As New graded item has had very little use, if any.

The item description may inform of specific marks or scratches that exist on the item.

AS NEW

Good

The item is graded to be in a physical condition that is good.

This means there will be some sort of minor marking or scratches which degrade the appearance of the item.

racs_aus believe a good graded item has had some use.

The item description may inform of specific marks or scratches that exist on the item.

GOOD

Poor

The item is graded to be in a poor physical condition.

This is the worst condition racs_aus will describe and means very significant marks or scratches on the unit.

Poor condition unit's can, at times, look bad and misstreated.

racs_aus presumes a Poor graded item has had very significant use.

POOR

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