{"id":7020,"date":"2017-06-08T21:44:58","date_gmt":"2017-06-09T04:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=7020"},"modified":"2020-07-10T04:52:31","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T04:52:31","slug":"stapleton-family-sells-playhouse-on-swap-without-removing-asbestos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=7020","title":{"rendered":"Stapleton Family Sells Playhouse on Swap Without Removing Asbestos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kids-Playhouse-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kids-Playhouse-300x300-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kids-Playhouse-300x300-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kids-Playhouse-300x300-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Stevens family was looking for a small playhouse for their two year old and were thrilled when they found one on swap for just $20. \u201cI came across it and was really excited about it,\u201d said mother Rebecca. \u201cIt was exactly what we were looking for, and was only $20. I knew it was a good find when several people asked to be second on the list. We were overjoyed, and were certain our daughter would have a few really happy years in this house.\u201d That elation, however, turned to anger after husband Garrett had the house undergo a routine inspection. \u201cWe paid to have the house inspected, just to make sure everything was in good standing,\u201d said Garrett. \u201cTurns out, the house is in pretty good order, unless you count the asbestos the previous owners never had removed.\u201d When the Stevens found out about the asbestos, they were furious. \u201cIt\u2019s terribly deceitful and irresponsible to be selling playhouses where the asbestos has not been removed,\u201d said Rebecca. \u201cWe asked for the money back, but the sellers, the Clossons, refused, saying all sales were final on swap. It really puts us in a tough position.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>The Clossons don\u2019t believe they did anything wrong. \u201cWe advertised the house \u2018as is\u2019 and that\u2019s exactly what they got, the house \u2018as is\u2019 said Ryan Closson. \u201cThere is nothing on swap asking sellers to address every issue of their items they are selling. They could have asked for an inspection prior to purchase, but they didn\u2019t. Also, for the deal we gave them, take that money you saved and have it removed.\u201d Sarah Closson also believes the sale in no way was misleading. \u201cWe posted a picture of the house, said \u2018as is\u2019, sold the house, and moved on,\u201d said Sarah. \u201cMaybe they didn\u2019t get exactly what they wanted, but that\u2019s hardly on is.\u201d Rebeca says she will be more careful moving forward when making purchases on swap. \u201cBuyer beware, I guess. 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