There is harm in asking in that I believe many sellers would not sell to you. If I describe the component as it truly is and safely ship it to a buyer, then the transaction has concluded. No do overs. It protects me because I have no idea (or control) as to what happened to the component after it arrived at the buyer's residence. I guess I could charge you for the return option, but realistically why should I even bother. Some people might not have the problem I with you asking, but I think most will.
Acceptable to ask seller for option to return a component?
I’m a bit new at this hobby, so am wondering if the option to return a purchase within a short period of time is accepted practice or just naive?
I just opted out of a potential sale of a 15+ year old component @ $3,000+ because the seller would only sell ‘as is’ with no option to send back if I felt the item did not appear as described.
Is it acceptable practice for Audiogon sales to ask the seller for this option, or maybe ask only if the seller is a dealer?