Input on Ebay

T-Bone
T-Bone Posts: 24
edited March 2006 in Speakers
Placed bid on supposed set of new sealed LSi9 on ebay. Rating of seller is 99.8% Just a little nervous I guess. Anyone heard of any horror stories about speakers on ebay or should it be safe. Didn't know if there were polk copies like there are rolex and gucci or something???
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2006
    The speakers may be ok...but you can kiss any warranty goodbye.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited March 2006
    T-Bone wrote:
    Placed bid on supposed set of new sealed LSi9 on ebay. Rating of seller is 99.8% Just a little nervous I guess. Anyone heard of any horror stories about speakers on ebay or should it be safe. Didn't know if there were polk copies like there are rolex and gucci or something???


    I think the only thing to be concerned about regarding speakers on Ebay is UPS :rolleyes:
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • dale 442
    dale 442 Posts: 98
    edited March 2006
    Personally, I think buying used speakers is NOT the best of ideas. From anywhere. You have no knowledge of how they were treated thoughout their lifetime.
    I bought my 2b's as new but FLOORMODELS from a very reputable local store. I had a bunch of problems with them to start but was able, with time, to get them all sorted out. All under warranty of course. But a pain in the butt. They are not huge, but not easy or light to transport.

    I can only imagine what could be out there available from some doughhead that doesn't have a clue.

    Buy new, if you can. IF you are looking for a specific set of vintage speakers well then, you got no choice. But be prepaired to have some pains sorting out potential problems with the speakers themselves. Never mind shipping crap ect...
    Flame hat on. Go ahead.

    Dale
    Dale

    Polk SDA 2B's
    Carver TFM-45
    Sony X33ES CD-direct to Carver
    Samsung 4051D 40" LCD
    Samsung DVD
    Paradigm PS-1000
    Denon 1507 A/V receiver, video only
    Rti4's Front and Rear, video only
    CSI3 center, video only :rolleyes:
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  • ronnie
    ronnie Posts: 150
    edited March 2006
    i deal thru ebay all the time and the feedback is important....i bought my reciever and adcom off ebay and never had a problem...i always ask questions about the items for sale...ebay sellers are usually reputable...thats just my opinion. i never had any horrer stories
    Yamaha RX-V2600
    Adcom GFA555 x 2 :D
    Yamaha CD685 cd changer
    Yamaha Dvd c950 dvd changer
    Polk RTi12 mains
    Polk CSi3 center
    Polk psw303
    Polk RTi6 (surround and surround back)
    Acoustic Research 12in 200 watt sub(8 years old and still hits hard:D)
    WindyWillys cooling fan (works great)
    Mitsubishi 52in big screen
    blue jeans cables
    AR interconnects
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  • dale 442
    dale 442 Posts: 98
    edited March 2006
    Solid state components aren't to me as bad buying used. Amps, cd players ect..
    Speakers though...:eek:

    Dale
    Dale

    Polk SDA 2B's
    Carver TFM-45
    Sony X33ES CD-direct to Carver
    Samsung 4051D 40" LCD
    Samsung DVD
    Paradigm PS-1000
    Denon 1507 A/V receiver, video only
    Rti4's Front and Rear, video only
    CSI3 center, video only :rolleyes:
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  • scottyf
    scottyf Posts: 129
    edited March 2006
    I rarely buy new. In fact, the only home equipment I now own purchased new were my LSi15s. There are risks, no doubt, but you save sooooo much money.

    The trick is to get a feel for the person selling. If they are into stereos and have nice other equipment, then they are usually ok. It's also a point in their favor if they are over 30 (hehe). Feel him out with emails and if you can call him, talk to him personally.

    If the price gets close to the cost of new speakers, say, within 15-20%, you might forget the savings and go new.

    Just my 2 cents.

    HOME: VPI Classic/Grado Reference Master, EVS-modified Oppo BP83, Bryston DAC, Counterpoint 3000/SA-100 modified by Alta Vista, Polk LSi15

    TRUCK: Pioneer 8600MP, Soundstream 300SX, pr of Xtant 1001i, Autotek SS490.2, Polk SR6500, Polk MMC6500, pr of Polk MM2084DVC
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  • scottyf
    scottyf Posts: 129
    edited March 2006
    Just reread your post. If it's new sealed, then you should be okay, especially with a buyer who sells lots of them. You will lose the warranty, though.

    HOME: VPI Classic/Grado Reference Master, EVS-modified Oppo BP83, Bryston DAC, Counterpoint 3000/SA-100 modified by Alta Vista, Polk LSi15

    TRUCK: Pioneer 8600MP, Soundstream 300SX, pr of Xtant 1001i, Autotek SS490.2, Polk SR6500, Polk MMC6500, pr of Polk MM2084DVC
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  • doug lang
    doug lang Posts: 261
    edited March 2006
    I to have bought my entire system with ebay. New speakers and a used pre with an amp. You are taking a chance. Ask questions and check feedback. Most sellers are honest and will help with any questions. I did buy a sub from an internet dealer. I had a problem with the amp and they did say contact Velodyne for the repair. Velodyne did the repair with no questions. Most companies will honer the repair on there products. Another thing all my used items were in mint condition. I would not settle for less. You can tell how well they took care of the item by it's condition. By the way I did buy an Outlaw amp and was told it was in mint condition. Well there were scratches which were touched up with paint which did not match. That unit was shipped back for a refund the next day. Buyer beware. Good luck.
    Oppo bdp 93 Blue Ray
    Integra DTR-80-2
    Polk LSi9s (mains)
    Polk LSiC (center)
    Polk LSiFXs (surrounds)
    Sub SVS 20-39+
    Samsung 60" Led 3-d
    Blue Jean Cables
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