Buying from a private individual
Köpa av privatperson - Engelska
When you purchase something from a private individual, you do not have the same protection as when you buy from a company. The Sales of Goods Act applies, but it is not mandatory that all of its provisions apply to a contract. This means that you and the seller can prepare your own contract and make your own agreement that will substitute and override the provisions in the statute.
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Keep the following in mind
It can be good to examine the product yourself before you decide whether you want to buy it.
Always examine the item if asked by the seller to do so.
Consider writing an agreement that states what you have agreed on, including the price and the condition of the item.
You may have the right to complain about an item to the seller even if the seller has waived responsibility for errors.
This is what applies to you as a buyer
Proofread: 9 April 2026