• Duamerthrax@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    manufacturer had used the incorrect stock photo for the part

    That’s apparently really common. It’s a lot of trouble to bring every transmission, door handle, gas tank, hood hinge, etc… into the studio for a reference image. They use a “basic” image a lot of the times.

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      9 months ago

      I had the good fortune to be able to buy ebay car parts that are exclusively photographed on a dirty workbench, and they’ve always worked like a charm.

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        9 months ago

        Used market is a bit easier to do that as both the seller and buyer understand that having a clear set with proper lighting isn’t necessary.