Announcing Polk Audio on Ebay

Russell
Russell Posts: 20
edited April 2008 in The Clubhouse
Hi Polk Guy's

I wanted you Guy's to be the first to know about our new web presence. We opened a Polk Audio store today on Ebay.

http://stores.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-Direct

First let me introduce myself. I am Russell Woolfolk and I have been with Polk for 5 years working on the sales side, most recently the Mid Atlantic with Polk retailers and salespeople. Today I am challenged with finding new markets to promote our awesome products. Ebay is now one of our new markets for products that we typically would not sell to our retailers or dealers. This is a true plus for the end user of Polk products. On average you will find discounts of 30% or much greater, in some instances 60% off of retail. Plus, many items are up for auction.

The site is called Polkaudio direct. You will find some new stuff, discontinued (still great stuff), returned, and slightly Blemished goods. These all are covered by warranties with varying coverage depending on the status.

I invite you to visit the site, share the site with your friends and family, and take advantage of these deals that we will have on the Polk direct site.

I also solicit your feedback on any idea's or suggestions you have on making this a better place to get great deals on Polk.

BTW, my direct email address is Rwoolfolk@polkaudio.com and my phone number is 704 649-5920.

Looking forward to hearing from you guys!
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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited December 2007
    Looks good! I hope to purchase some car speakers for my wife's new ride in the fairly near future so it's nice to know I have a new option. I'm glad Polk decided to do this, it's just another way that Polk is trying to reach the masses. Great job guys.
    I know just enough to be dangerous, but don't tell my wife, she thinks I'm a genius. :D

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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited December 2007
    EXCELLENT idea! From what I have read in a lot of the "karma" posts, people felt Polk needed to get more market sources, especially for your upper models like LSi. I love it, I just picked up some rti8's new on discount but I’m sure I'll need more speakers as I finish off my casual HT spot. Very good move! I'll check it weekly for sure!
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2007
    This is GREAT NEWS!!!!!
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,209
    edited December 2007
    Call me paranoid and cautions, but can this be verified as legitimate in any way? Russell is a new member with 1 post and no ratings history on e-Bay.
    Alea jacta est!
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited December 2007
    Kex wrote: »
    Call me paranoid and cautions, but can this be verified as legitimate in any way? Russell is a new member with 1 post and no ratings history on e-Bay.

    One doesn't just sign up on the forum and get the title "sales guy". It's legit.

    Very cool! It's about time! Much better than that damn myspace idea!
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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited December 2007
    He should be legit since we cannot edit the stuff below our screen name and his says "Sales Guy."

    (fast food restaurant drive through microphone voice)PAGING KENNETH SWAUGER!!!! PAGING KENNETH SWAUGER!!!! PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THIS IS LEGIT!!!!





    dern you Phuz
    I know just enough to be dangerous, but don't tell my wife, she thinks I'm a genius. :D

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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2007
    Polk controls the titles we are given under our name, we don't. Therefore it's legit!:)

    Kex wrote: »
    Call me paranoid and cautions, but can this be verified as legitimate in any way? Russell is a new member with 1 post and no ratings history on e-Bay.
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,613
    edited December 2007
    $199 for r30's?????
    R50's are for sale all the time at Fry's much cheaper.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2007
    Welcome to the forum Russell!
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited December 2007
    Warranty?
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited December 2007
    sucks2beme wrote: »
    $199 for r30's?????
    R50's are for sale all the time at Fry's much cheaper.

    Here in the bay area I have purchased maybe 6 or 7 pairs of R30's for family members/friends at Frys for 49 dollars each ( They make you buy a pair ) so say 98 bucks for the pair.

    Have gotten the R50's before for 69 each at Frys as well....It does seem really high for the R30's ? Its got to be the shipping that gets the price so high...I am sure Frys buys thousands of pairs shipped by freight.....
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,209
    edited December 2007
    Thanks for clearing that up guys 'n' gals! In that case, this is wonderful news. This could become as popular as the Harman Audio and Acoustech stores! I think Polk Audio is a great brand for this type of outlet.
    phuz wrote: »
    One doesn't just sign up on the forum and get the title "sales guy". It's legit.

    Very cool! It's about time! Much better than that damn myspace idea!
    edbert wrote: »
    He should be legit since we cannot edit the stuff below our screen name and his says "Sales Guy."

    (fast food restaurant drive through microphone voice)PAGING KENNETH SWAUGER!!!! PAGING KENNETH SWAUGER!!!! PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THIS IS LEGIT!!!! ...
    cfrizz wrote: »
    Polk controls the titles we are given under our name, we don't. Therefore it's legit!:)
    Alea jacta est!
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  • -justin-
    -justin- Posts: 891
    edited December 2007
    Yup, it's the real deal. And some of the deals on eBay won't be "rock bottom" prices, but still great deals.

    ~J
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2007
    it is what it is....

    vintage Polks still give you the best bang for your hard earned buck... ;)
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited December 2007
    Sweet, good deal.

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  • Russell
    Russell Posts: 20
    edited December 2007
    Great Suggestion! We've lowered the price on the R30's to 99pr... Keep them coming!

    BTW, soon we will be offering limited production runs of special finishes and exclusive speakers that we don't offer anywhere else.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2007
    Wow, that was a fast response and a clear sign that this seller is gonna be awesome.....

    Now, I've seen the LSi9's in cherry for $299; can you beat that?? ;)
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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
    edited December 2007
    Very cool. I do a lot of eBay shopping (as do many others) and this looks to be a very good avenue for Polk to market their products. I've added Polkaudio direct to my "Favorite Sellers" list and will definitely keep an eye on what all is listed.

    Kudos for the good idea.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,845
    edited December 2007
    AUUUGGGHHHH!!!! There's no car audio stuff! Geez! Find me some ancient NOS dB's and throw them up there already! ;)
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  • -justin-
    -justin- Posts: 891
    edited December 2007
    Jstas wrote: »
    AUUUGGGHHHH!!!! There's no car audio stuff! Geez! Find me some ancient NOS dB's and throw them up there already! ;)

    We will, give it time...give it time....

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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,209
    edited December 2007
    Thanks for the sticky status upgrade, -justin-!

    Russell, pardon me for ever doubting your authenticity, but now that we know you're the real deal, how about spare parts too, such as drivers, tweeters and grilles? You know some of us get maniacal about our gear and like to replace things when they're not 100%!
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited December 2007
    I'm not going to be impressed until I start seeing some LSis and some of the higher end subs up there.
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,209
    edited December 2007
    Jstas wrote: »
    AUUUGGGHHHH!!!! There's no car audio stuff! Geez!...
    There is now! Russell is obviously very much on top of things! Have a great first day (and weekend) on e-Bay Russell (and team ... unless they make you do everything, including licking the postage stamps, on your own!).
    Alea jacta est!
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  • Russell
    Russell Posts: 20
    edited December 2007
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Wow, that was a fast response and a clear sign that this seller is gonna be awesome.....

    Now, I've seen the LSi9's in cherry for $299; can you beat that?? ;)

    That's an awesome deal on LSi9's (my fav! what I'm using now). The inventory on eBay is taken from a limited stock. Today we don't have LSi9's that meet the criteria for the eBay store. They rarely ever break so will likely be a blimished pair when available on eBay. Cool thing though, is when they do appear we'll get you an killer deal with a Polk backed warranty.

    Stay tuned I'm sure you'll find something that you can't live without. :)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited December 2007
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    I'm not going to be impressed until I start seeing some LSis and some of the higher end subs up there.

    I agree 100% on this one. I was in a marketing study by Polk about a year ago and one of the things I was raving about was that Polk never marketed their "higher end" gear in the high end market. I felt that Polk never got the respect they should have received in the high end market for their high end products.

    I was at a very high end boutique about a month ago and was shocked to see two of Polk's speakers on display there. It gave me a warm and fuzzy.
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited December 2007
    Two thumbs up!!!

    Suggestion: Start offering a home-assembled SDA do-it-yourself kit for the Club Polk Forum folks!!!
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2007
    Ooooh, we've got the MM104 subs up there! I LOVE the looks of those...never seen a better looking sub, imo.
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    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited December 2007
    Sweeeeeeet!!
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2007
    Russell wrote: »
    That's an awesome deal on LSi9's (my fav! what I'm using now). The inventory on eBay is taken from a limited stock. Today we don't have LSi9's that meet the criteria for the eBay store. They rarely ever break so will likely be a blimished pair when available on eBay. Cool thing though, is when they do appear we'll get you an killer deal with a Polk backed warranty.

    Stay tuned I'm sure you'll find something that you can't live without. :)

    Russell, you don't need to be so polite; you could have said something like "if you can get them for that price, what are you waiting for???". ;)
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited December 2007
    Damn - even guys from Polk join here and their first post is trying to sell something...












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