My curiosity demanded that I dig deeper. Here’s what I’ve learned.

In the case of the first “used” broiler pan being offered, it’s described this way:  “Packaging may have minor damage. Item is in excellent condition.” So it isn’t used, but it may have “minor” damage — while simultaneously being in “excellent condition.” Which is like being a horse and a fish at the same time. Also, its actual price is $18.56, or only 98 cents less than the actually new broiler pan without minor damage that is definitively in excellent condition. Given these circumstances, I think even Scrooge McDuck would splurge on the extra 98 cents and buy the certifiably new one.

In the case of the second “used” broiler pan, we learn this:  “Came with range, possibly never used.” This made me reflect that Jessica Alba, to name just one person, came without range and has remained that way. But in the case of this broiler pan, it’s the word “possibly” that makes it a dead deal. Either it’s used, or it isn’t; buying anything shouldn’t be a guessing game, especially used cookware.

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