If it is easily remedied, then clearly the buyer cannot complain of the defect in question.

If a buyer complains that an item never arrived or was misrepresented, Half.com puts the money on hold and investigates.

Restaurant owners, buyers and chefs complained bitterly about the disruptions at the fish market.

Early buyers complained about problems ranging from anemic power to difficulty in starting on cold mornings.

Corporate buyers have long complained about the high costs associated with managing large numbers of personal computers.

A few sold their stock to rivals out of fear it might spoil - a move that some buyers complained drove up prices.

"The buyer may complain about a hole in the sheetrock or a light fixture that is missing," he said.

If the first buyers in downsized developments complain, there are some obvious opportunities for those who buy after the changes are made.

Some buyers complain that price-gouging by dealers has added thousands to the base price of about $21,000 to $26,000.

They are also among the least expensive, although buyers complain that prices are on the rise, with some selling for as much as $300.