Audiogon, good deals or not?

danger boy
danger boy Posts: 15,722
edited November 2006 in Electronics
Ok. i do 99.0 of my electronics buying on the used market.. like a lot of you all do too. I've found and lucked into some pretty decent deals over the years... SDA SRS's, to name just one.

Ok. So i browse Audiogon about once a week.. and I gotta say.. either i'm one cheap **** **** or maybe I never seem to see the "good" deals to be had. I've never found anything on there that I would consider a good deal.. let alone a great deal. :confused:

Polk audio PSW-250 powered subwoofer Subwoofer $200.00
Polk LSi-15 local pickup only Spkr-Full $999.00
Polk LS 90 local pick up good condition Spkr-Full $650.00
Polk audio LSI-15 Spkr-Full $1450.00
Polk audio SRS Sda signature reference speakers - sweet! Spkr-Full $1995.00
Polk audio SRS 1.2Tl Spkr-Full $1200.00
Polk lsi-15 floorstanding Spkr-Full $875.00
Polk LSi25, LSi9, lsifx several to choose Spkr-Full $1150.00
Polk audio 25i black for 130.00 Spkr-Moni $130.00
Polk audio RT 35i Monitors Spkr-Moni $210.00
Polk RT55i Spkr-Moni $325.00

I see one or two ok deals.. but nothing great. Maybe I just miss the really good deals or something. :confused:

Anyway... i just had to vent on this.. i'm good now.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2006
    danger boy wrote:

    Polk audio SRS 1.2Tl $1,200

    I see one or two ok deals.. but nothing great. Maybe I just miss the really good deals or something. :confused:

    Anyway... i just had to vent on this.. i'm good now.

    That's more than an "ok" deal...:)
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,884
    edited November 2006
    There are some really good deals that show up, but they are sold and disappear within a day usually. If you want good deals on A-gon, you need to check several times a day.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited November 2006
    billbillw wrote:
    There are some really good deals that show up, but they are sold and disappear within a day usually. If you want good deals on A-gon, you need to check several times a day.

    That's the thing... you've gotta be quick. Every now and then, someone new to the 'Gon will offer something at a ridiculous price -- at which point you're taking somewhat of a risk.

    A Rotel RB990 in mint condition just went for $250.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited November 2006
    Yes speed is key on Audiogon. I picked up my lightly used PC-Ultra last year for about 800.00 on the day it was posted. It was great timing as I was about to order a 20-39 PC+ from SVS anyway.
    AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
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    Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
    Mains: RTi-10
    Center: CSi-5
    Rear: Boston DSi460
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2006
    Another helpful thing on Audiogon is, if you are waiting for something specific - search for it. There are a number of good deals for various pre-amps I have seen while looking for one. Most of them were still there because I did a search on Integra, Outlaw, Rotel or NAD and the person has listed them in the AVR or 2 channel section by mistake.

    So the deals are there, just look often and use the search funtion if you are looking for anything specific.

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    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited November 2006
    Sometimes we're talking minutes.... at one point last month, used PS Audio UPC-200's were showing up left and right for around $200 and were disappearing within minutes.

    Mazeroth can also testify about how fast the Magnepan MMG's were generally swiped up. Sometimes, about 5 minutes is all you have... so luck and constantly checking are key, especially if you're looking for something in particular...
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited November 2006
    Yep, you gotta watch the "New Today" page, and refresh it throughout the day. Searching for items just shows you the stuff that's been listed for a day or so. It takes some time for the new stuff to show up in a search.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2006
    Ok.. makes sense if the good deals show up.. they'll be snatched up pretty quickly.. unfortunately.. i'm not looking for anything right now. but when i am.. i'll take those suggestions for sure.

    thanks peeps
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited November 2006
    Every good used deal I ever pulled off, I responded to it within the hour of it being posted AND there were many others right after me. Response time is key. In response to the audiogon ads, there aren't too many good deals I'd jump on. Then again, I hate knowing I could have paid less for something, so I only jump on the best deal possible.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2006
    It is more important to purchase audio gear than necessaties. You see, you can always the sell the gear to raise some coin but you can't sell necessaties.

    RT1
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited November 2006
    No lie... I tried to Fleabay some oxygen, tuna, and good ol' H2O and didn't get any responses for my low, low, low BIN price (which I won't divulge because I was thinking of placing 'em in our very own Flea Market, thank you very much..)
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited November 2006
    RT is 100% correct! As a matter of fact, even used equipment can be turned around quickly. Ever see anyone get any coin out of used toilet paper? In my house the necessities of all things audio come first. Hey, if any money is left over I'll buy that other crap... :)
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  • asindc
    asindc Posts: 85
    edited November 2006
    MADGSF wrote:
    Yes speed is key on Audiogon. I picked up my lightly used PC-Ultra last year for about 800.00 on the day it was posted. It was great timing as I was about to order a 20-39 PC+ from SVS anyway.

    I agree that you must act quickly! (How's that for TV announcer speak!) I have bought and sold on Augiogon for several years. In almost every occasion, I had a sale within 2-3 days. Buying-wise, if you see a good deal, pounce! I've lost out because of deliberating for a day or two.
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  • surfntomm
    surfntomm Posts: 185
    edited November 2006
    i just have all the searches i do on audiogon favorited so that any time a new item pops up it will not be purple (old hyperlink) so it sticks out like a sore thumb and i search ebay sorting by the date posted to look for BIN at a low price (polk on ebay is almost worthless unless you do a local pick up, always sells for too high to consider a steal) and i have craigslist in my favorites. i search them about 5 times a day and somehow ive still missed out on 3 deals. persistence is key and it will pay off im sure. keep bargain hunting!!!
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2006
    Polk is like any other ebay item, undervalued BIN's happen on them as well.

    On the 'Gon... "OBO" often comes into play. I've gotten a couple "good" deals there and have negotiated free shipping to boot.
    More later,
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited November 2006
    I purchased a set of Thiel 3.6's off of Audiogon that look and function perfectly for $1100. New, these cost at least $3600. I'm happy.
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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited November 2006
    danger boy wrote:
    Ok. i do 99.0 of my electronics buying on the used market.. like a lot of you all do too. I've found and lucked into some pretty decent deals over the years... SDA SRS's, to name just one.

    Ok. So i browse Audiogon about once a week.. and I gotta say.. either i'm one cheap **** **** or maybe I never seem to see the "good" deals to be had. I've never found anything on there that I would consider a good deal.. let alone a great deal. :confused:

    Polk audio PSW-250 powered subwoofer Subwoofer $200.00
    Polk LSi-15 local pickup only Spkr-Full $999.00
    Polk LS 90 local pick up good condition Spkr-Full $650.00
    Polk audio LSI-15 Spkr-Full $1450.00
    Polk audio SRS Sda signature reference speakers - sweet! Spkr-Full $1995.00
    Polk audio SRS 1.2Tl Spkr-Full $1200.00
    Polk lsi-15 floorstanding Spkr-Full $875.00
    Polk LSi25, LSi9, lsifx several to choose Spkr-Full $1150.00
    Polk audio 25i black for 130.00 Spkr-Moni $130.00
    Polk audio RT 35i Monitors Spkr-Moni $210.00
    Polk RT55i Spkr-Moni $325.00

    I see one or two ok deals.. but nothing great. Maybe I just miss the really good deals or something. :confused:

    Anyway... i just had to vent on this.. i'm good now.
    i was always aprehensive about buying used gear from a private seller.....but i have been window shopping for the past six months for a Audio Aero Prima Mk2 24/196 CD player mostly on AudioGon. last week i saw one in the finish that i wanted for $850.00. the going rate on A-Gon for this player averaged around $1250.00 so i contacted the seller and bought it. i just got it this past thursday and it sounds like a dream and looks brand new with not a mark on it. a dealer in my area sells the same player for $2300.00 new. did i get a good deal ? do the math :D thanks....WCW III
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited November 2006
    Hmm, only $650 for my beloved LS 90's. I guess I'll have these until the day I die.
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