CSi5 Price

snake1

Is $250 for a CSi5 a fair deal?? Sounds a bit pricey to me but its also no small speaker.

tommyt21

I waited, waited and got my A6 for 275 with free shipping. Is the price negotiable?

snake1

Possibly, I've debated sending the seller a message and offering an even 200. Thoughts?

tommyt21

$200 sounds good. I would have probably gone with the csi5 over the A6 at a $200 price point.

snake1

Thanks Tommy, I put the offer out there. We'll see where it goes... I wouldn't mind an A6 but I'd really like to have the set matching.

nhhiep

snake1 wrote: »

Is $250 for a CSi5 a fair deal?? Sounds a bit pricey to me but its also no small speaker.

that is way too expensive. 2 yrs ago, I bought one direct from Polk on ebay for 180 shipped. it was in new condition. right now, if it's used, I wouldn't pay more than 150.

teamjhertz

I would agree $150 is the max for a used one. You might have to go slightly more if you are looking for a cherry one.

Willow

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?135016-CSi5

and

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?134815-CSi-A6-Center

snake1

Well I made the offer and haven't heard from the seller, which may be a good thing. Willow, I have commented on Cnoats thread that you posted and also PMed him. He's just not willing to ship. The A6 would be cool but I have the RTi stuff and am trying to get it all matching as well.

I'll post over in the wanted section and see what comes up. That'll be a better plan maybe.

Willow

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?124207-POLK-CSi5-CSi3-FXi3-PSWi225-Monitor-10&highlight=Csi5

if he still has it for sale, plus he's a good guy to deal with

snake1

Thanks!

snake1

Ok, he's 'sweetinin' the deal including some large gauge monster speaker wire. Not sure about how many feet but claiming enough for my front towers and the new center he is sending me. I know nothing about cable value. What you guys think??

snake1

"I have (2) 5' pieces and (1) 10' piece of Monster Cable Ultra 600 THX Speaker Wire. Total of 20'"

This is what else he's offering. Thoughts?

Willow

Still for 250? I'd say the cables don't really add that much value especially if you won't use them. But it comes down to you either wait cause something better will come up or buy it and be done

snake1

Yeah, for 250 still.... I didn't think cables were that great really but thought I'd ask.

rooftop59

175 free shipping:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-CSi5-High-Performance-Center-Channel-Speaker-single-black-/330785652949?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item4d045c80d5

No pics, but he has a solid track record as a seller and claims that it looks good as new. I guess it depends on how cautious and picky you are...

snake1

Thanks roof!! Thats more like it!! I'll see if they can send some pics of the actual.

rooftop59

I would imagine that it will go pretty fast. Ebay generally supports the buyer, so I would suggest buying it now if you want it, and then if it does not look new as described file a claim under ebay (after of course just contacting the seller) and ship it back for a refund. At most you will only lose shipping one way since its free shipping. to me it would be worth the risk of 25-30 bucks if I really wanted it and was ready to buy...

snake1

Got it! $175 with free shipping. Not bad at all and a much better deal than the other. Thats wild that I found one in 2 days after starting to look. Thanks for the help Roof!!

Willow

when you do get it, if there are scyffs or light scratches, use a black sharpie to fill them in. You will never be able to tell unless you go up close and look for them.

snake1

Will do! Unless there is something I missed in the pictures, it looks to be in pristine shape! I step closer to the full system!