Wayne,

I usually agree with your posts, but not in this case.

* In example #1, the girl's broken arm doesn't affect her appearance, so it's not a factor. Now, if she had fallen thru a glass window and her face is full of scars from stitches, I'd consider that "damage history".

* In example #2, if the repair was "well done and there is no apparent evidence the car has damage" then it's OK. But if there's any mismatch in the paint or part alignment, then it's less desirable than one that wasn't involved in a fender-bender.

* In example #3, I wouldn't consider a stuck valve and a replaced cylinder "damage"; I'd call them "engine problem".

I know the point you were trying to make, but I think the examples were not very well selected.

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