Are you in Minnesota? Want some Carver Amazing Platinums for $200?

newrival
newrival Posts: 2,017
edited January 2012 in The Clubhouse
im first in line for the chance to get a pair of Carver Amazing Platinums for 200 bones. But they're in Minnetonka and I need to be there tomorrow. Theres a list of 30 others behind me, so they won't last. I won't be able to make it out. which is a total kick in the balls, but I'm willing to give up my opportunity. but you have to message me tonight and assure me that you will make it there when you need to be. This is a killer opportunity and I don't want someone wasting it if others are more capable.

FYI, The speakers are in storage and are in excellent condition. As well as perfect working order. Owner is aware how valuable they are, but wants them gone.
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited January 2012
    That's a smoking deal. Why don't things like this ever happen in FL??
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited January 2012
    Sure it's not a scam ?

    In the age of Google, I find it hard to believe the dude would let them go that cheap.
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited January 2012
    One can never be positive, but I highly doubt it's a scam. I've spoken to the guy twice, he's a knowledgable audio guy, and was never tripped up on his story.

    And the truth is, things like this happen all the time. Theyre just easier to find with the internet. I heard a story about a member here and a Marantz 9 that sold for a couple hundred bucks. If time is more important to him than money, than I could understand why someone would put a cheap price on something.
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited January 2012
    Not sure, Dom. But for me, it may as well be happening in FL since I cant make the 6.5 hour drive tomorrow :)

    How's the weather down there, by the way? I'll be headed to the keys next weekend.
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,849
    edited January 2012
    this was sent to me today by a friend who is in line behind you LOL use to live 20 minutes from Tonka

    Carver Amazing Loudspeaker Platinums - $200 (Minnetonka)
    Date: 2012-01-04, 12:43PM CST
    Reply to: sale-k6qyb-2783061288@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]


    Carver Amazing Loudspeaker Platinums. These are the best speakers ever! If you have the home and power to
    to run them then come pick them up. One of the tweeters may need replacing. It is currently separated from one
    of the speakers. Great value to fix or use for parts. Just one speaker will pretty much beat everything out there.
    I no longer have the proper equipment and environment to use them.

    Description: Two-way hybrid with a ribbon operating full-range above about 100Hz, and a patented dipole bass system featuring four 12" woofers in a finite baffle loading. Nominal impedance: 6 ohms. Sensitivity: 88dB/1W/1m. Maximum SPL: 113dB symphonic music, 110dB rock music.
    Dimensions: 27.5" W by 10" D by 54" H.
    Price: $2195/pair in oak, $2495/pair in black (1990); no longer available (2006). Approximate number of dealers: 170.

    They are still reselling for over $1,000.

    I am asking $200 or best offer.

    Get them now while they're available. If you're a Carver fan, then you know how quick someone will jump on these things. Good luck to you.
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited January 2012
    Thats the ad! I just happened to see it roughly 15 minutes after it was posted.

    Would be awesome to have.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,395
    edited January 2012
    PM me the guys number... my mom can go grabe them tommorow
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited January 2012
    I'm about 2 hours north of Miami on the east coast. Honestly, it's been pretty cool the last couple nights with mid 30's temps. The keys never get that cold though, so you should be fine as long as the wind stays down. Either way, it'll be a lot nicer than what you're getting up there in Chicago. Enjoy your trip, the keys are beautiful.
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited January 2012
    Thanks! it'll be my first time. Can't wait to get down there. And I couldn't have better timing as the bottom is about to fall out here temperature-wise. We haven't had more than 1/16th" of snow this whole winer thus-far and for the most part it's been in the 40's. Crazy!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited January 2012
    newrival wrote: »
    im first in line for the chance to get a pair of Carver Amazing Platinums for 200 bones. But they're in Minnetonka and I need to be there tomorrow.
    newrival wrote: »
    Thats the ad! I just happened to see it roughly 15 minutes after it was posted.

    Would be awesome to have.
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    PM me the guys number... my mom can go grabe them tommorow

    You best be PM'in John so maybe YOU can still get them :smile:
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited January 2012
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    PM me the guys number... my mom can go grabe them tommorow
    Maybe it's just me, but I'm not sending my mom to complete a CL deal...
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited January 2012
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    Maybe it's just me, but I'm not sending my mom to complete a CL deal...

    And you haven't met Johns mom. I have :wink:
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited January 2012
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    And you haven't met Johns mom. I have :wink:

    Hehe
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited January 2012
    john, i'm pm'ing you now. Does she have something big enough to haul them in?
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited January 2012
    newrival wrote: »
    Does she have something big enough to haul them in?
    I'm not touching that one. :eek:
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited January 2012
    Hell of a score.

    Glowrdr lives in Minnesota. PM him as well if you wish.
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  • evhudsons
    evhudsons Posts: 1,175
    edited January 2012
    It's cold right now here, almost dang cold so bring a jacket for evenings. It's about seventy during the day, and sunny. Where are you going in the keys? My wife went fishing today and caught dolphin, tuna and a kingfish
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited January 2012
    Geez John, Mom must be strong woman to ask her to go it alone. Well, she did raise you though.:cheesygrin:
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,395
    edited January 2012
    newrival wrote: »
    john, i'm pm'ing you now. Does she have something big enough to haul them in?

    Her boyfriend would go with his pickup to get them. I got the number too late tonight to call her back in St. Paul, but I will in the morning. She just had a permanent trachiotomy done, so he would be going on his own anyway.

    ES... my mom is one tough lady, having gone through all she has, and Tony, I was a saint to my mother my entire life as she deserved no less.:loneranger::razz:
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited January 2012
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    ES... my mom is one tough lady

    I am aware, although I thought she was going to die when I told her "Glenn Beck for President" lol.....
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited January 2012
    newrival - as Drenis mentioned, I'm in Coon Rapids so I'm certainly close enough. Although I have no way to haul them outside of calling around, and I'm not really interested in them just for the fact I have no idea what the hell I would do with them - if you need something done, let me know. I could even pick them up and hold onto them if need be for someone else (just to know they are going to good hands)

    I am interested to find out if this is an awesome deal, or if the guy just got someone to pay him $200 to take is firewood away. lol
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited January 2012
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    I am aware, although I thought she was going to die when I told her "Glenn Beck for President" lol.....

    I'd be afraid of YOUR health after a statement like that! haha!

    i kid, obviously :D.
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    edited January 2012
    evhudsons wrote: »
    It's cold right now here, almost dang cold so bring a jacket for evenings. It's about seventy during the day, and sunny. Where are you going in the keys? My wife went fishing today and caught dolphin, tuna and a kingfish

    I'll be in key west mostly. But we'll be driving down from Ft. Lauderdale so we will be checking out a lot of the keys throughout the week. But staying in KW.

    I can't wait to do some fishing out there! My colleague was just telling me his latest fishing adventure down there where he kept catching these ugly fish that his brother told him were dreaded and valueless "sea catfish." He threw all 3 of them back. Later he was talking to the captain in dismay beacause all he'd caught were these stupid "sea catfish." After my colleague described the fish, the captain informed him they were cobia! the boat hands had a great laugh at his expense. So did I.
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited January 2012
    Glowrdr wrote: »
    newrival - as Drenis mentioned, I'm in Coon Rapids so I'm certainly close enough. Although I have no way to haul them outside of calling around, and I'm not really interested in them just for the fact I have no idea what the hell I would do with them - if you need something done, let me know. I could even pick them up and hold onto them if need be for someone else (just to know they are going to good hands)

    I am interested to find out if this is an awesome deal, or if the guy just got someone to pay him $200 to take is firewood away. lol

    Thanks for the offer. Wish I'd seen it earlier! But thats ok. I would've been paying $200 for an asskicking from my wife, although i've paid less. I have a feeling someone got a hell of a deal!
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