Purchasing Store Speakers (Second Hand)

jabbs
jabbs Posts: 6
edited January 2008 in Speakers
Just wondering if anyone would purchase second hand display speakers that have been used in a shop? I have the opportunity of purchasing some speakers and a home theater amp for around $700 off retail, should I be worried about anything???

I cant see how these products could be damaged in any way. Feedback would be appreciated.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited January 2008
    No worries. If it's a good deal, go for it.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited January 2008
    Just like purchasing any other floor model. One question after you hear them. What about the warranty.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2008
    see if the shop will guarantee them for say at least 30 days.. just in case.. 30 day's isn't to much to ask..
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  • jabbs
    jabbs Posts: 6
    edited January 2008
    Yeah they said they were only 2 months old but I am assuming that they would offer a good warranty, maybe upto one year. They did sound ok.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2008
    give us a little more to chew on.. now i'm curious what speakers and amp brand they are.. tell us...
    thanks
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  • nms
    nms Posts: 671
    edited January 2008
    Check for pushed in tweeters and dust caps.
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  • jabbs
    jabbs Posts: 6
    edited January 2008
    The speakers are Klipsch RF82 and the amp is Harmon Kardon AVR 245. The retails for these products is $2000 AU and $1200 AU respectively. I got offered to buy them for $2587. So I am thinking well there could not be much wrong with them......
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited January 2008
    I love a good deal! Like everyone said, as long as the warranty is still active and everything is in good shape jump on the deal.
    Michael


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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2008
    As others have said, the warranty is the most important. Nothing wrong with display speakers if they are in good shape.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    The only things I would be worried about is if customers smooshed in parts or blasted them with whatever under-powered receiver they might be hooked up to. Give them a good listen and inspection.
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