The one that got away. . .
AndyGwis
Posts: 3,655
Not to bring up any sour experiences, but for months I've had trouble letting go of a deal that should've been. I thought it would be therapeutic to post it here amongst everyone to get it off my chest.
Here goes. I was watching some B&K gear on ebay that seemed too good to be true. I noticed the price didn't increase much leading into the final day of bidding. So, even though I had to run an errand with the GF, I brought my laptop to check things out as it got closer to zero-hour.
Anyway, I couldn't get a wifi signal until we stopped at Panera Bread for dinner, and, by that time, it was too late. I was willing to put out a $500 bid, and found that I was 28 seconds or so too late to log in and bid.
Here she is/was. . . a B&K MC101 and EX-442 (dual mono) in great condition for barely more than what I got my ST-202 for. If only I had driven faster, if only I could've logged in from the parking lot. . .
I feel better already. Thanks for reading, and feel free to post one of your "almost was" deals in audio so that others may learn.
B&K Sonata EX442 Amp and Pre amp MC 101 --Set-Excellent
Winning bid: US $338.77
Item number: 180021634486
Here goes. I was watching some B&K gear on ebay that seemed too good to be true. I noticed the price didn't increase much leading into the final day of bidding. So, even though I had to run an errand with the GF, I brought my laptop to check things out as it got closer to zero-hour.
Anyway, I couldn't get a wifi signal until we stopped at Panera Bread for dinner, and, by that time, it was too late. I was willing to put out a $500 bid, and found that I was 28 seconds or so too late to log in and bid.
Here she is/was. . . a B&K MC101 and EX-442 (dual mono) in great condition for barely more than what I got my ST-202 for. If only I had driven faster, if only I could've logged in from the parking lot. . .
I feel better already. Thanks for reading, and feel free to post one of your "almost was" deals in audio so that others may learn.
B&K Sonata EX442 Amp and Pre amp MC 101 --Set-Excellent
Winning bid: US $338.77
Item number: 180021634486
Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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Life is suck!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 -
Eff you and your hair Jesse (trying to edge him on to see his new signature responce).No excuses!
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Now that you mention it there was a real cute stripper in Australia but I was too lazy to write her after I left....Skynut
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Thanks for looking -
That particular B&K gear is a piece of **** anyway. You ought to be lucky that you didn't get stuck with that sack 'o ****.
Thanks for sharing. Now go and buy some real ****.HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50 LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub
"God grooves with tubes." -
Had the same thing happen with a pair of 1c's in Florida. Hard to monitor ebay auctions while your supposed to be working. Chapped my **** at the time - but things always work out for the best.
Oh yeah - LIFE IS SUCK.
C-HT Rig
Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
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Give it time John, it shouldn't take long.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 -
I lost a set of Lsi9's on ebay like that. they sold for $519.00.Michael
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Adcom GFA 555
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auctionsniper.com You will never have to sit in front of your computer again unless you like trying to shoot in a bid at the last second and hope your computer will refresh in time. Plus, you are battling against others using it. I recommend at least a 5 second lead time if the item is likely to have a lot of activity. Life is too busy, and some items end at wacky times where it isn't feasible to be in front of your screen.UNIVERA
Historic Charleston SC
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HT setup:
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Rears: Polk LC80i
DVD: Toshiba 3109 dual tray
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univera wrote:auctionsniper.com
It's a cheesy way to win, but I guess it's still a win. I personally think sniping takes the fun out of auctions.
