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Dang, somebody not get enough turkey today?
No just stated a fact at the start of the thread and got pounced on because I called them out on it2 CHANNEL
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And why is that? You can't jsut sit around and let companies do this, its unethical
Lunch was tasty BTW...
But see here. First thing I notice was your from Sue Saint Marie. You live in Canada so guess what (What Dre!?!?!) Polk Direct doesn't even ship to Canada. So I mean unless you plan on crossing the border........ tack on gas and taxes, duty... etc etc
Second, Polk is allowed like any company to set and change their prices without warning or notice as they wish. It's nice to see them offer a ebay page with discounted items that you swear are brand new. But that's just it, it's polk's choice. At least some retailers north of the border are recognizing this US ONLY sale. What i will NOT let companies do is earn my business when deal in shady sales. Polk does not do that.From Polk's eBay listings,
It's surprising what a simple phone call can accomplish.
This.
A simple phone call with an inquiry goes a long way. What were you thinking when you made this? Did you think everyone wouldn't jump down your throat??
You made an assumption. A terrible one that you could have handled better. You assume that polk is ripping people off by offering a black friday sale (exempt to Canadians as it's the US thanksgiving weekend) and using the same price. I personally don't think that's a topic for discussion. If anything, retailers discount NEW and UN-OPENED merchandise that are slated for a sale. It's almost ALWAYS never returned, refurbished or b-stock items. Does Future Shop offer Boxing Day prices on returned or refurbished stuff? No. But you always see new stuff being discounted. I guess the point is refurbished is a nice bonus. The price they set over new is amazing. That price IS a black friday price but constantly. The fact polk corrected the error shows that it was an honest mistake cause the prices were ALREADY changed back to as they were by the time I saw your thread.
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No just stated a fact at the start of the thread and got pounced on because I called them out on it
Here's your fact: you can buy refurbished Polk Audio LSi9 Ebony Bookshelf Loudspeakers ($999 SR) for $549.45 (45% off) on eBay.VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
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Jim
What your sayin is, you had a giddy fit about pricing, then subsequently bought a pair of klipsch that are great........if you like migraines........... FOR TWICE THE PRICE?
and we're the mindless sheep?
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Lunch was tasty BTW...
But see here. First thing I notice was your from Sue Saint Marie. You live in Canada so guess what (What Dre!?!?!) Polk Direct doesn't even ship to Canada. So I mean unless you plan on crossing the border........ tack on gas and taxes, duty... etc etc
Second, Polk is allowed like any company to set and change their prices without warning or notice as they wish. It's nice to see them offer a ebay page with discounted items that you swear are brand new. But that's just it, it's polk's choice. At least some retailers north of the border are recognizing this US ONLY sale. What i will NOT let companies do is earn my business when deal in shady sales. Polk does not do that.
This.
A simple phone call with an inquiry goes a long way. What were you thinking when you made this? Did you think everyone wouldn't jump down your throat??
You made an assumption. A terrible one that you could have handled better. You assume that polk is ripping people off by offering a black friday sale (exempt to Canadians as it's the US thanksgiving weekend) and using the same price. I personally don't think that's a topic for discussion. If anything, retailers discount NEW and UN-OPENED merchandise that are slated for a sale. It's almost ALWAYS never returned, refurbished or b-stock items. Does Future Shop offer Boxing Day prices on returned or refurbished stuff? No. But you always see new stuff being discounted. I guess the point is refurbished is a nice bonus. The price they set over new is amazing. That price IS a black friday price but constantly. The fact polk corrected the error shows that it was an honest mistake cause the prices were ALREADY changed back to as they were by the time I saw your thread.
Polk does not have to bend over for this if they choose not too. You blew this out of proportion.
As for pricing, THEY CHANGED IT DAYS BEFORE THE BLACK FRIDAY SALE and then changed it back to the regular sale price. Is it that hard to grasp????????? In a week from now the regular "Sale" price on these used speakers will still be $5492 CHANNEL
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Jim
What your sayin is, you had a giddy fit about pricing, then subsequently bought a pair of klipsch that are great........if you like migraines........... FOR TWICE THE PRICE?
and we're the mindless sheep?
Oooooooookkaaaaaaayyy terrific!
LOL you obviously know nothing about speakers, the reference line of Klipsch blow away any lsi speaker. Migraines f=running my tube amp off some reference Klipsch speakers. Not a possibility2 CHANNEL
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Actually with the Lsim out in dull swing the price might actually be lower down the road. Imagine how batsh$t insane you'll get then. LolzLiving Room 2 Channel -
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Heard them on 7k monoblocks, Let's just say we will agree to disagree.LOL you obviously know nothing about speakers, the reference line of Klipsch blow away any lsi speaker. Migraines f=running my tube amp off some reference Klipsch speakers. Not a possibilityLiving Room 2 Channel -
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Live on a border town. Have a Michigan address, and work for Customs. So not a big issue.
As for pricing, THEY CHANGED IT DAYS BEFORE THE BLACK FRIDAY SALE and then changed it back to the regular sale price. Is it that hard to grasp????????? In a week from now the regular "Sale" price on these used speakers will still be $549
Well congrats because you have it easy then unlike MOST of us Canadians. If polk intended to change the price, they wouldn't have rectified it as quick as they did. Why is that hard for you to grasp? Also, while polk's advertises their black friday sale starts today, show me on that LSi9 page that those speakers are included in the sale for the listed price. Do that and I'll apologize and stay out of here.
Sounds like you have shipping connections and your with customs... just that alone is a benefit over all Canadians. Don't say no because you could bring it in without duties and tax. I know how some customs people have all the pros with their job. -
Reading this thread lowered my IQ 10 points I want a refund.Absolute corruption empowers absolutely.
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Well congrats because you have it easy then unlike MOST of us Canadians. If polk intended to change the price, they wouldn't have rectified it as quick as they did. Why is that hard for you to grasp? Also, while polk's advertises their black friday sale starts today, show me on that LSi9 page that those speakers are included in the sale for the listed price. Do that and I'll apologize and stay out of here.
Sounds like you have shipping connections and your with customs... just that alone is a benefit over all Canadians. Don't say no because you could bring it in without duties and tax. I know how some customs people have all the pros with their job.
Cause now after 2 days the price is back to $549 black friday price. I feel like I'm repeating myself. Did I mention I've been watching this for months and thought after seeing the black friday ad I'd wait2 CHANNEL
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When I think of the lives lost for my benefit, the bitching, moaning and complaining doesn't seem that necessary any more.
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Reading this thread lowered my IQ 10 points I want a refund.
I'm face palming, some people just don't get it. If you owned a company and sold something for $549 and advertised an upcoming sale. Would you then raise the price a few days before the sale to drop it again when the advertised sale came around. Probably not. But hey if you dont mind a company doing this than you probably don't mind going to the proctologist2 CHANNEL
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I'm face palming, some people just don't get it. If you owned a company and sold something for $549 and advertised an upcoming sale. Would you then raise the price a few days before the sale to drop it again when the advertised sale came around. Probably not. But hey if you dont mind a company doing this than you probably don't mind going to the proctologist
In my book, Polk has so much goodwill in the bank based upon the way they have treated me and fellow Polkies that they get the benefit of the doubt here.
An AGAIN, it's not Black Friday yet. Call them, wait and see, but in my opinion you just flat out need to drop it for now.VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
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I would say any body that let's a " Black Friday Sale" determine weather or not they buy something is the REAL mindless sheep. I guess the sound of the speaker doesn't matter as much as how good of a deal your going to get.AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
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Cause now after 2 days the price is back to $549 black friday price. I feel like I'm repeating myself. Did I mention I've been watching this for months and thought after seeing the black friday ad I'd wait
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I'm face palming, some people just don't get it. If you owned a company and sold something for $549 and advertised an upcoming sale. Would you then raise the price a few days before the sale to drop it again when the advertised sale came around. Probably not. But hey if you dont mind a company doing this than you probably don't mind going to the proctologist
Again, where is the proof of this claim? You have no factual proof either by the horses mouth or a statement that clearly advises that Polk raised the price legitimately only to reduce it to a price earlier on and call it a black friday discount.
I asked to see this before and you have none of it! As a fellow canuck, I can't back you on this one. -
Again... show me where it states that is a "Black Friday" price. Seriously.
You are spot on right! I just scoured the eBay page and there is no mention of Black Friday.
This one is all in his mind.VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
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Again, where is the proof of this claim? You have no factual proof either by the horses mouth or a statement that clearly advises that Polk raised the price legitimately only to reduce it to a price earlier on and call it a black friday discount.
I asked to see this before and you have none of it! As a fellow canuck, I can't back you on this one.
OMG I give up polk cant do any wrong. I show the ad last night showing the raised price with the 45% off in the title even though its was now 35% off. See they forgot to change it but changed the price. THEN today the price is changed back to $549
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Wow I guess ebay has a history of changes made to an ad
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemRevisionDetails&_trksid=p4340.l2569&rt=nc&item=390320715539
Nov-23-11 10:07:36 PST Shipping Terms
Buy It Now Price
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Item Specifics: - Home Speakers
Changed Color from -- to Ebony
Changed Type from -- to Bookshelf, Wall Mount
Changed Brand from -- to Polk
Nov-23-11 10:16:08 PST Sale Start
Buy It Now Price
Nov-23-11 12:32:17 PST Quantity
Shipping Terms
Buy It Now Price
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Sale End
Nov-24-11 06:46:21 PST Sale Start
Buy It Now Price
Wow what do you know they changed the price 3 times in 2 days.
"Greetings from polkaudio!
Black Friday Deals start on Nov-24!
Some deals may continue until Dec-1!
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END, proved me point. take with it what you want. Open minded people will see this for what it is.2 CHANNEL
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Live on a border town. Have a Michigan address, and work for Customs. So not a big issue.
So what you're saying is it's ok for you to bend the rules/laws, if not outright break them and that you use your job with Customs in what appears to be an unethical/illegal way. Yeah, you're not very smart stating that on a public forum. What's your boss's name as I'd like to have a talk with him or her?
Never mind, I found the contact info. http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/contact/menu-eng.htmlPolitical Correctness'.........defined
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Comparing Polk to AV123?
Yep thats some class you have there, Jim. I understand not being happy when prices fluctuate, but to start a tantrum like this, that isnt going to get you anywhere... doesnt make much sense. Not too mention the kind of person you look like for taking things to an undeserved level.
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So what you're saying is it's ok for you to bend the rules/laws, if not outright break them and that you use your job with Customs in what appears to be an unethical/illegal way. Yeah, you're not very smart stating that on a public forum. What's your boss's name as I'd like to have a talk with him or her?
Never mind, I found the contact info. http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/contact/menu-eng.html
I can purchase whatever I want in the untied states like any other canadian citizen as long as I claim it at the border fool. Stop trolling2 CHANNEL
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I can purchase whatever I want in the untied states like any other canadian citizen as long as I claim it at the border fool. Stop trolling
Only a fool would call it the "untied states".
And the fact is, you publicly admitted to utilizing a position in customs for your own personal gain. You want to talk about unethical now? Are you the pot, or the kettle?Main Surround -
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Comparing Polk to AV123?
Yep thats some class you have there, Jim. I understand not being happy when prices fluctuate, but to start a tantrum like this, that isnt going to get you anywhere... doesnt make much sense. Not too mention the kind of person you look like for taking things to an undeserved level.
Dave
HAHA yeah the prices fluctuated HAHAHAHA
OMG you guys will defend this to the end eh. EVEN after I showed you in black and white what happened. I dont know what to say to this. I cant give you the benefit of the doubt that you are misinformed but you saw it in plain text. Price was $549 2 days ago with an advertisment on the page saying black friday deals coming. 1 day ago price changes to $649 and then on the 24th the advertised sale day its back to $549. What do you not get????????? Really I need to know that you people who are defending this arent as stupid as you sound. I showed you on EBAYS own website where they did this. In black and white really. No wonder Bush got away with that crap for 8 years. Your people won't believe facts right in front of you2 CHANNEL
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