Ping Rapture Driver Golf Club

The Ping Rapture I purchased was real and I called Ping Customer Service to verify the serial number and club. As for the club it played extremely long and forgiving. The only problem I had was with the seller. He told me the club was in "like new" condition and excellent shape. When I received it there was a ball mark on the toe, several nicks on the back side of the head, and a touched up paint chip the size of a pencil eraser on the top of the head. I took a risk buying from a seller that did not include a picture. I also tried to get him to be reasonable and atleast do a partial refund. Instead he wanted me to send the club back but he only offered a refund for the auction price. He would not reimburse the shipping costs. I was stuck with a club that I most likely would not have gotten my money back if listed and instead traded at my local golf shop. My advise is always look at feedback, ask for pictures, serial numbers, or anything that is important to you. I hope that the new ebay changes can help protect buyers since everyone seems to threaten you with negative feedback when you are not happy with your purchase. Then again this is not Wal-Mart where the customer is always right.