BSI Speakers: I got an offer to be a 'white-van' guy!

Erik Tracy
Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
edited February 2013 in The Clubhouse
Got home late yesterday, the mail was on the counter - and I spotted a large white oversized card with an offer from BSI Loudspeakers to be a 'white-van' rep!

The deal basically is to buy a set of their $26K speakers at a deep discount, then I can do demos-auditions for my 'audiofile friends' and for every set I can sell, I get a $2K commission!

Whaddya think? Should I go for it??? :lol:

I don't have the white van, though :sad: All I have is a truck

H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited February 2013
    All I have is a truck
    You can corner the market. All we hear about is white van speakers but never white truck speakers.
    Sounds like the perfect opportunity!
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited February 2013
    WOW!

    Now if the suggested retail price is $26,000, those must be some very good soundin' speakers.

    They simply could not have a suggested retail price that high if they were not worth every cent of that.

    If you get this sales postion, the moolah will just roll in and you will have the respect and admiration of ALL of your audio-FILE friends including me.

    Some guys have all the luck. It seems like these sure-fire dream jobs never land in my lap like they do for you.

    And just think about it, you only have to sell 13 sets with a commission of $2000/set to come up with the $26,000 to buy some of those speakers for yourself. If you get a secret "employee's discount" for being an employee, it would make the deal even sweeter than it already is.
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,008
    edited February 2013
    There is talk on the gon about these. Google it
  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited February 2013
    i bet they use real paper surrounds on their woofers with the 6 oz magnet
  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited February 2013
    i cant tell if youre being sarcastic or serious, are these good?
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2013
    Dude, go BLACK VAN. Sell for the DARK SIDE! VADER AUDIO! You can become an URBAN legend!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
  • goofyGAguy
    goofyGAguy Posts: 545
    edited February 2013
    i cant tell if youre being sarcastic or serious, are these good?

    You're joking, right?
    My humble setup...

    ...is no more. :cry:
  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited February 2013
    These speakers are only as good as the white van they are sold from. Check for rust, underinflated tires, or "Bum Wine" bottles rolling around on the floor. If the salesperson is in a parking lot and keeps looking over his shoulder, between stopping random people who are buying mulch at a garden center, you MUST be getting a good deal.

    Brick and mortar stores, or internet sites with their high costs, are for suckers. You on the other hand are a sophisticated consumer besides being an audio-FILE.

    Make sure the saleman (likely Vince or Rico) gives you a verbal warranty, so you know where to get parts and service in the future in the unlikely event you ever have any problems with your $26,000 speakers.
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited February 2013
    These speakers are only as good as the white van they are sold from. Check for rust, underinflated tires, or "Bum Wine" bottles rolling around on the floor. If the salesperson is in a parking lot and keeps looking over his shoulder, between stopping random people who are buying mulch at a garden center, you MUST be getting a good deal.

    Brick and mortar stores, or internet sites with their high costs, are for suckers. You on the other hand are a sophisticated consumer besides being an audio-FILE.

    Make sure the saleman (likely Vince or Rico) gives you a verbal warranty, so you know where to get parts and service in the future in the unlikely event you ever have any problems with your $26,000 speakers.

    Don't dis my bum wine; it enhances the listening experience. :mrgreen:
  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,602
    edited February 2013
    Ugly speakers for $16,700 imo!

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    From the website....Sound very shady to me!
    You cannot find this caliber of speaker for 2, 3, maybe 4 times the money. Our motto is simple: We make $60k+ speakers and sell them for $16,700. I use only the most costly European drivers in existence so you get $60,000 sound for a fraction of the price. The bottom-line: To have sound this good in your home, you'd need to spend $60,000 or more. PERIOD.
    In traditional manufacturing, they use a 5-10x retail mark-up from cost. If we sold this loudspeaker the "traditional" way, it would retail at $60k-$100k. $16,700 is LESS than what a dealer would pay! Using Lean Manufacturing and eliminating the dealer markup- you get this 100% US-made $60K speaker for just $16,700.
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited February 2013
    zingo wrote: »
    Don't dis my bum wine; it enhances the listening experience. :mrgreen:

    Sorry man. I don't ever want to knock another dude's choice of headbuster.

    Check out the website bumwine.com where they check out and evaluate all the classics.
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,720
    edited February 2013
    Scoff all you want, but some of the best speakers I ever had came out of the back of a white van.
    Even left the van owner a note: "Hey, Dood ! Thanks for leaving your van doors unlocked !!!"
    Sal Palooza
  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited February 2013
    A friend of mine received an email for Zimbabwe (sp?) looking to deposit 2,750,000 in his account. I think he did it. You want me to call and see if he wants a set. He should have loads of cash laying around by now....
    Too much **** to list....
  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited February 2013
    goofyGAguy wrote: »
    You're joking, right?

    It all sounded very fishy to me, sorry I don't know many brands yet. they look very hoaxy from the description, I would never pay more than a few hundred for speakers as of now. I was just curious
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited February 2013
    Oh cool! BSI is making speakers again?! Big Scam International is one of my favorite audio companies. Count me in! I'll have to sell my Definite Tecnoids though to make room. I can let them go for 12,500. Any takers?