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    Hi guys, sorry for off topic I just need small help with written English. I am confused a little. What this people saying in here

    WE WILL FOR NO REASON ISSUE A PARTIAL REFUND ON ANY ITEM

    Is this like, "no, no way you can get any partial refund" or "yes, just ask"?

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    it mean they will not issue any partial refunds. but does not mean they will not give a full refund.

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    Shouldn't it be "we will NOT for no reason..." ?

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    Heh, good question

    It seems to me like it can be read both ways..
    I would suspect the first you suggest, not the latter, but I really don't feel sure..

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    If this is e-bay auction file claim, and if you are right e-bay will issue the refund .

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    Thanks, but I need to know exact translation, we arguing here

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    Quote Originally Posted by Traskrom View Post
    What this people saying in here

    WE WILL FOR NO REASON ISSUE A PARTIAL REFUND ON ANY ITEM

    Is this like, "no, no way you can get any partial refund" or "yes, just ask"?
    As an editor, I can tell you that their meaning is "no partial refunds, under any circumstances." Had they written that sentence correctly, it would have appeared as:

    "UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE ISSUE A PARTIAL REFUND ON ANY ITEM"

    (A double negative in one sentence is also not correct.)
    Namaste,
    Morty -_-

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    Quote Originally Posted by Traskrom View Post
    Thanks, but I need to know exact translation, we arguing here
    my understanding is:
    you will not get partial refund under no circumstance

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    ok, got it

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    Moved to E-Bay auction forum for better exposure

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