LS-90's from the 90's worth anything?

hops10000
hops10000 Posts: 6
edited January 2006 in Vintage Speakers
I have a pair of very excellent condition black LS90's that I've been dragging around for too long. I haven't even opened them up in my last two moves--I move around a lot...

I will probably upgrade to a new Surround Bar. Are these LS 90's worth anything to anybody or should I take them to Goodwill...?

Thank you in advance for any counsel.

Jay
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2005
    They are very nice speakers. Too good for goodwill. Last time you played them were all the drivers and tweeters working? Where are you located and how much do you wantfor them? They don't change hands very often so setting a price is difficult.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited December 2005
    I just sold a pair to a friend. At some point, I will buy a pair again. Where are these located? They cost a bunch to ship. If you are close, I might be interested...
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  • hops10000
    hops10000 Posts: 6
    edited December 2005
    These units are working great and I have them right now in Portland, OR. Even the cases are virtually scratch free.
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  • hops10000
    hops10000 Posts: 6
    edited December 2005
    I have no idea what they are worth... would you suggest auctioning them on eBay or AudioWeb or Audiogon?
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited December 2005
    In the last year, I have seen them go for as little as about 125 to as much as 450 on e-bay. Sometimes is makes no sense. You could put them up here for about 250 - 300 and someone will be a happy owner. You just joined, so be prepared to explain why you are joining and selling equipment with your first posts... personally, I don't have a problem with it, but many like the security of purchasing from someone that is part of this "community".
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    edited December 2005
    Do what these other guys have said. Name your price up front and be reasonable. Few people here mind paying a fair market price or even someone making a little cash if they got a steal of deal on something as long as you are reasonable and don't jerk folks around and, oh yeah, post pictures!

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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2005
    The Goodwill address is
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    J/K...........not!!!!

    No really, welcome to Club Polk!! Stick around and get your learn on, as it has been put.

    Like has been stated, if you decide to post them in the Flea Market, set a fair price, give a detailed description, and post some high quality pics(but not over 1 megapixel).
    Good Luck :)
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2005
    hops10000 wrote:
    These units are working great and I have them right now in Portland, OR. Even the cases are virtually scratch free.

    Hmmmm... Portland, OR huh? no really i can't.. must stay away from Portland again. last time i was there... I ended up with a pair of SRS's. ;):p
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  • djf
    djf Posts: 120
    edited December 2005
    danger boy wrote:
    Hmmmm... Portland, OR huh? no really i can't.. must stay away from Portland again. last time i was there... I ended up with a pair of SRS's. ;):p

    Glad you didn't come to Auburn! That way, I still have mine!!
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited December 2005
    hops10000 wrote:
    I have a pair of very excellent condition black LS90's Are these LS 90's worth anything...Jay

    Don't listen to these guys. They aren't worth a dime. Good Will wouldn't even want them and they're too expensive to ship anywhere.

    If you want, you can drive them to my house and then I'll be stuck with them. OK?
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  • adam2434
    adam2434 Posts: 995
    edited January 2006
    Goodwill? Hell no, that's sacrilege!
    I'm sure somebody here would work a deal with you if they were close enough in proximity. I jump on them myself if you were in my neck of the woods. Shipping will likely be a non-starter on these.
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  • hops10000
    hops10000 Posts: 6
    edited January 2006
    I really appreciate all the advice. Of course, it makes sense to get them out of the boxes, shine em up, take pictures, do all the eBay crap... I just don't think I have the energy/time to spend. I'm in the middle of new job and moving... I don't even have a scale to see how much they weigh for shipping...

    Here's the deal. If any of you want to pay for the shipping, they are yours--free. I'll gladly drive them to UPS. But I'm not going to take pictures or do any new testing. You have my word--they are in excellent shape and working flawlessly.

    Let me know,

    Jay
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited January 2006
    If I'm first...I'll take them....PM sent.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited January 2006
    HTrookie wrote:
    If I'm first...I'll take them....PM sent.


    Sorry..just jumped on the offer...but I read and saw that some others showed interest first.

    I'll take them if none of the above wants them :)
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited January 2006
    You have got to be kidding...

    Get 'em Ricardo. They are really nice speakers.

    Damn fine thing you're doing, Jay.

    Edit: First come first served, man. This isn't like they said I'll buy them. They weren't offered until 10:44, you have first call at 10:54. They are yours...
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited January 2006
    amulford wrote:
    You have got to be kidding...

    Get 'em Ricardo. They are really nice speakers.

    Damn fine thing you're doing, Jay.

    Edit: First come first served, man. This isn't like they said I'll buy them. They weren't offered until 10:44, you have first call at 10:54. They are yours...

    I PM'd Jay with my "offer", but then withdrew it; there are at least three other members that showed interest, so I will not jump over them. I think this would be the right thing to do :)
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited January 2006
    Jay,

    Here's a thought; since you are willing to part with them, why don't you offer a Karma? You define the requirements (i.e pay for shipment, pay for your gas/coffee/time to get them to UPS..); then allow some time for members to jump in, and then just pick one of the names. In this way everyone has an opportunity.

    It's up to you; whatever you decide, this is a wonderful offering you are doing here..
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2006
    are they free? i can drive to pick them up if that's the case. no shipping involved that way. let me know.

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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited January 2006
    Jay
    This is really a great thing you are doing. Karma might be a good thing. I don't know, what does everyone thinks about shipping these things? If they are in mint condition they should stay that way. UPS might do them in :eek:
    IMHO Again Jay this is really neat.
    JT
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited January 2006
    I allready have a pair, but someone better get these.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited January 2006
    I honestly regret selling my last pair. I will pay shipping and a generous amount for your time. If you decide to put them up for Karma, that would be a great idea, too. Shipping with DHL from Houston to Sioux Falls, SD was 86 dollars; I suspect that it would be about 125 from Portland to Houston and a pickup charge for them to go to your residence...
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  • hops10000
    hops10000 Posts: 6
    edited January 2006
    OK, now I have A LOT of interest... I've got to run out of town until Thurs. Let me give it some thought. I'll get back to all of you Thurs. with a final decision Thank you for your patience with me.
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  • hops10000
    hops10000 Posts: 6
    edited January 2006
    OK, JUST NOW got a call from the ONE FRIEND here in town who was interested. Sorry guys, he's going to take them. This is the lowest impact (shipping/logistics-wise) on me AND perhaps I'll get to visit them someday. This has been fun--please don't hate me. If Andy didn't JUST call me, honestly, one of you would have had them.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited January 2006
    Hmmm...ok. You had a lot of people here exited about them..I think Andy won't get too much love from the forum....:)
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited January 2006
    Sure he will. I hope he enjoys them...
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2006
    OK.

    thanks for teasing us. LOL :D

    JK!

    and yeah you hopefully will get to visit them since your friend is getting a nice pair of Polks. I wish i had a friend who would give me something fun like that. :p

    No hard feelings.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited January 2006
    Andy's gonna be a happy guy. I love my 90's. they will stay in my theater set up for the forseeable future.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2006
    It's the only LS series worth owning.
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