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One of the most recognizable Latin expressions is “caveat emptor.”  It translates to “buyer beware” and has been used in a variety of situations to express a simple idea–anyone making a purchase should be sure to be well-informed so that they suffer in a bad deal.

We often hear the expression used today to refer to situations where a great deal of money may be on the line with no real guarantee associated with it.  For instance, the purchase of a car or other expensive item on an “as is” basis may warrant a cry of “caveat emptor.”  Another area in which the old adage is well-suited is antique buying. Read the rest of this entry »