[Closed] How much should be knocked off for a damaged stanchion?

I can't say how much it's worth to you, but given that it's pretty much the only bit of a dropper post that I'd care about, it'd be worth not very much at all to me. Can't have had a particularly easy life, though, so I'd be checking the rest too.

It's also a bit of a "how long is a piece of string" without more detail on the "wear", but as a wild assed guess I'd say it's not worth more than half of what I'd pay for one with no wear.

Have you already sent a pic to OneUp to get their view on whether it's likely to impact on function?

As above, at least 50% but I'd more likely want a full refund and return it. Unless I'd been assured it was just cosmetic by the manufacturer.

Obviously it's not ideal that it's not as described, but the OneUp droppers use a sealed air cartridge so it should only be cosmetic and not affect the operation of the post (unless it's enough to allow significant play).

If the damage wasn't described, it'd be going back. I can take wear & tear to forks/droppers but stanchion damage is a no go for me

if its wear its already dead, if its a knock then it may not be detrimental.

If I bought it and it had wear I would back it and get all of the money back, shows lack of care and it will require significant repairs.

As above, return for full refund.

Is it damage from a rock strike, crash etc or wear from a dodgy bushing? If the latter I'd get a refund, if the former then depends if it is significant?

That would be going back if it were me. Stanchion damage on a dropper isn't the end of the world compared to a fork/shock as it moves a much less frequently, and the cartridge is sealed.

However you don't know how long it's been like that and whether the bushings are toast.

I have a horrendous scratch on my reverb caused by a small rock getting stuck in the seal, for 3 years and it's still going strong. However I smoothed out the sharp edges and meticulously clean it after every ride, as well as cleaning the internals every 6-9 months

Depends how much you paid really. I would guess that you probably paid around £50-£60 second hand given that a new dropper can be had for £140 with full retailer back up and warranty. If so, then suggest £15-£20 refund and you have a bargain if it works for a year or two. If it turns out to be knackered then chalk it up to the risks of buying a notoriously unpredictable item (dropper posts in general) second hand.
Be aware that private sellers are not under any obligation to refund you, and rather strangely, are not under any obligation to disclose faults either.

Be aware that private sellers are not under any obligation to refund you, and rather strangely, are not under any obligation to disclose faults either.

Depends if it’s an eBay sale. If it is and the wear wasn’t highlighted or pictured then eBay would probably side with the buyer if a dispute was raised.

Be aware that private sellers are not under any obligation to refund you, and rather strangely, are not under any obligation to disclose faults either.

Unless it was bought in an eBay auction in which case it has to be as described

eBay defines used bas "Used: An item that has been previously used. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended"

If it still holds air then it fulfills this imo

Personally I’d send it back - I would want to replace the stanchion and I’m guessing the cost of this would exceed the value of the dropper...

In agreement with most of the above. If its going to annoy you, regardless of how functional it is or what's offered, it goes back for refund. If it works and you're not going to be perpetually irritated with it, see what they're offering and take it if you're happy, don't if you're not. There's no "value" to ascribe to it beyond what you think is reasonable.

Thanks all