Carver Amazings

F1nut
F1nut Posts: 51,231
edited January 2004 in Flea Market
These are very close by if anyone needs help.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3069621300&category=14993

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  • hotwheelman
    hotwheelman Posts: 1,300
    edited January 2004
    Wish I could, I have alot of fond demo memories of those and would love to have a pair.
    "Its worked so far but we're not out yet."
    "Hey big man let me hold a dollar"
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited January 2004
    You folks on the East coast have it made!! I swear there are are more decent speakers (used that is) out your way than anywhere else. Must have something to do with population density.

    I'm surprised someone didn't buy them already!!
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited January 2004
    Hopefully something like that will open up in the KC area. I really do want a pair of ribbons someday.

    HBomb
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2004
    I thought about them, almost even hit the BIN button...
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited January 2004
    Anybody have any idea as to what it would cost to pack & ship em to Colorado?
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited January 2004
    A lot Frank. If he doesn't have the original boxes, it's a real roll of the dice. Mine were shipped directly from Carver in the original boxes, and Roadway still managed to dick up one of the ribbons. Waiting three weeks for the new ribbon was painful. Minimum 200 lbs, going across country. You'll find a pair within driving distance sooner or later, this way you can handle them the way they SHOULD be handled.

    George Grand (of the Jerey Grands)
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2004
    Maybe $250 freight plus the guy would have to crate them up and that takes a little know how and time. With the right seller I think you could get them there for $300
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited January 2004
    Hhmmmmm. The gears are turning. Too bad I'm broke.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2004
    So how does $750 compare with going prices on these? Anything special to look for when looking at them?
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,231
    edited January 2004
    The price is about par, but I've seen them go for much more on eBay. Listen to the ribbons for buzzing. Sometimes the buzz can be fixed by tightening the bolts on the ribbon case, worst case you can have them replaced for $650.00 the pair.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited January 2004
    Hey Chuckles,

    I'd definitely look to make sure there was two of them. How else can I help? I'm here to serve mon!

    Seriously, if you do decide to buy them Chuck, DO NOT transport them laying on their sides. It is tempting to do that, but the magnets that keep the ribbons taut are prone to "rolling" 90 degrees in that fashion. Transport them on their backs, with a shitload of padding underneath. If they arrive here at my house safely, there'll be a little something extra in your paycheck next week.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited January 2004
    Max,
    Your closer, I'm not going to get em...they're all yours.

    Jesse,
    Thanks anyway, makes more sense for max or someone else closer to the seller to get em and not pay the freight.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited January 2004
    Max,
    I sent you an email via the link on your profile page. Hope you get it.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,231
    edited January 2004
    Frank,

    No problem, bro.

    Jesse
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2004
    Frank,
    Nothing has shown up yet. Maybe try again?

    I've made an appointment to go look at them but that shouldn't stop you guys because chances are that I will wallk away unless they REALLY blow up my skirt. It won't bother me if someone does the BIN right now. (I'm feeling a little short of funds these days anyway).

    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2004
    Frank, got the email.

    Seriously, I'll be happy to step aside. I shouldn't be buying anything like that anyway.

    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited January 2004
    Max,
    I really want a pair, but I really ned to hold off untill I find a pair closer to home. The shipping cost and risk is just too much for me.
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2004
    You go, no, you go, no, you go...

    I'll look them over and make sure they are of good quality. If I like the sound and think they will work in my room I'll make an offer (which he may not accept anyway), if I don't care for the sound or think they are too big I will report on their condition. How about that?

    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2004
    Hey guys,
    I won the bid on the Amazings. I'm such a freakin' idiot though. I go and look at them and they are absolutely brand new. No marks, never really played, have been sitting in the same spot since the store delivered them. Absolutely perfect. I decide they are easily worth about $1000. I have my chance to do the BIN for $750 but I don't have the cash laying around so I put in my bid for $600. Well, in the mean time I sell some more LSi's so cash isn't really a concern and at the last minute I throw in a $1000 bid just in case. With only a minute left the price goes up. First $900 then $1000. SOLD for $1000 to the looser who wouldn't use the $750 BIN!!! I'm sure the seller is scratching his head wondering why I would want to pay $1000 rather than $750. I'll pick them up as soon as the temperature goes up a few degrees. I think they are worth the price but I'm still kicking myself for not using the BIN. At least the seller is a REALLY nice guy so I don't mind so much. :mad:

    madmax

    EDIT: BTW, thanks FrankZ !!
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited January 2004
    Glad you got 'em Max!! Enjoy!!

    (Leaves the room.....sobbing uncontrollably:( )
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    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2004
    You are not the only one sobbing uncontrollably... I was brought up better than to make a deal like that! :D

    Worst case is that I won't like them in my room. I DO know how to pack stuff for a long shipping distance. I made the nice gesture of offering to keep the guy's email on file (the guy who bid it up) in case I decided to sell them and the **** didn't even reply. I'm guessing he saw them in person or at least talked to the seller. Seriously, these things look like they came out of the box 10 minutes ago. The guy only used 200 watts with them and lived in a townhouse where he couldn't turn them up if he wanted to. In the end I decided I would never find an equal pair in my area. Somebody please slap me for spending $250 more than I had to though... Damn.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited January 2004
    Oh maaaaaaaaxxxxxxxxxxx............

    SLAP!!!!!!!!!!
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2004
    OUCH!!!

    ;)
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited January 2004
    Edited the slap.......thought about it, and it had to be bigger... :D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited January 2004
    Max - You are starting to sound more and more like Hoosier, every day....(Shakes Head)

    I call dibs on the Carvers when either of you two decides to sell them. :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited January 2004
    I'll learn how that back button works someday..........GD!*@&amp;^$#()*&^O).
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,231
    edited January 2004
    Chuck,

    I quess you couldn't wait any longer for me to restore mine. Hell, at the rate I'm going I'll probably hear yours before I'm finished with mine...lol.

    You might as well check out the Carver forum now that you own the Amazings, www.carveraudio.com.

    Jesse
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited January 2004
    Congrats max.

    The fact that you did not land the deal of the century will quickly fade...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2004
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    Congrats max.

    The fact that you did not land the deal of the century will quickly fade...

    I've had my share of deals, that's for sure. I guess it was time to share some profit with a seller for a change. The funny thing was that he assumed they were of little value because they were not new. I'm sure he is happy with the deal! Even at the $1000 I'm still happy I got them.

    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited January 2004
    I'm glad to hear you are happy, enjoy. I have been eyeing up a pair of AL's for 2 channel. I have to be a real good boy tho...;)
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