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CAvolleyballguy
CAvolleyballguy Posts: 156
edited February 2008 in Electronics
Ok I am annoyed.

This guy on ebay is selling a sherbourn amp. Yes I'm still looking because my adcom was lost in shipping.
so anyway...

This amp is listed on ebay but on the back picture it looks like it is missing 3 sets of binding posts. This is the Sherbourn 5/1500

So I ask the guys what's up, he says the unit is fine, I send another email telling him the unit looks like it has 3 sets of holes in the back of it, why not 5 sets of binding post, he sends me a very rude email back, saying you get what you see the unit is fine, and I dont have more than 2 feedbacks so I dont know what I'm talking about... Maybe! but I know I only see 2 sets of binding posts on a 5 channel amp and I know those posts are supposed to be connected to electrical boards inside right?.

So If I am wrong, can someone explain it to me, and If I am right, will everyone go to this list and blast this guy for selling an item and not being honest?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150211331594
Rti10 front, csi5, Rti6 surrounds, PSW505, B&K200.7s2, Onkyo705.
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited January 2008
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    You are correct, three of the amp channels are not installed in the chassis. Check out the back panel in this review....

    http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_7_3/sherbourn-1500-amplifier-9-2000.html
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited January 2008
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    I sent him a message about it including the link...I think I am the next on the blocked list...
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2008
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    pass On It!
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited January 2008
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    I took it a step farther, I am really getting sick of shady f$%k heads on egay:

    Listing Violations > Fraudulent listings (illegal seller demands, you
    didn't receive item, etc) > You suspect that a listing is fraudulent
    you didn't bid



    Item number(s):
    150211331594


    Message: is not accurately described, the seller describes it as a 7
    channel amplifier although it is only five, and three of the amplifier
    channels are not installed in the amplifier, although the seller says it
    is "fully functional" and five channels. If you look at the picture of
    the back of the amplifier, you will see two pairs of binding posts, and
    at the link below you can see the picture of how the amplifier should
    appear if it is truly a five channel amplifier. The seller answered
    another members question about this subject very rudely, which also is of
    some concern to me, I think he is knowingly trying to deceive someone
    into buying this incomplete amplifier. Please refer to the link below to
    see what a proper version of this amplifier should look like:

    http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...er-9-2000.html
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 745
    edited January 2008
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    Well I don't pay to much attention some times and I thought it was a 5 channel amp, or supposed to be. Regardless he openly posted that he is violating ebay's terms by selling an item that is different that the item in the title: My question and his answer:

    The 5/1500 is a 5 channel amp, but this appears to only have two sets of speaker terminals. Are you selling the 5/1500, or the amp pictured? Because...more

    asphynctersayswhat-You are bidding on the amp pictured.. Question posted.


    What an idiot, I also reported the listing to ebay. Love to find out where people like this live.
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited January 2008
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    He did the same thing to me, I just got the answer. He included "it's worth every penny of the opening price"......Sure it is...:rolleyes:
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  • CAvolleyballguy
    CAvolleyballguy Posts: 156
    edited January 2008
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    thanks guys, my goal was to harrass this suckwad, I'm just learning but I'm sure some poor fool will buy it (i almost did, glad I caught that), thinking it is 5 channels especially when he lies when he answers.
    Rti10 front, csi5, Rti6 surrounds, PSW505, B&K200.7s2, Onkyo705.
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited January 2008
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    Well, hopefully someone at eprey will pull that ****, that is openly breaking their policies.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
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    We got it removed. :D
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • CAvolleyballguy
    CAvolleyballguy Posts: 156
    edited January 2008
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    The guy wrote, Iceman I am shaking, I am relisting but dont think it is because of you, I did some research and it is 2 channels but it is still the same price...you new guys kill me...

    I love how tough people are over the internet. I would love to see this loser in real life
    Me = 6'2'' 265

    For the record, I was gracious and sincere in my questions and this guy was an arrogant condescending dickwad everytime he answered me, by the second time I got a little rude in my last question.. Thanks for the back up.. now i have to go find another amp, the outlaw on audiogon I was looking at got snatched up...
    Rti10 front, csi5, Rti6 surrounds, PSW505, B&K200.7s2, Onkyo705.
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 745
    edited January 2008
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    We could all be ebay police: Making ebay safer for todays consumer electronics purchaser.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,276
    edited January 2008
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    Sometimes I think I shouldn't bother because they don't....but then again it's folks like you that keep the criminals at bay. ;)
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited February 2008
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    He relisted....still says fully functional 5/1500....then way later mentions appears to have two channels. http://cgi.ebay.com/Sherbourn-5-1500-Amplifier-Fully-Functional-Guaranteed_W0QQitemZ150211792881QQihZ005QQcategoryZ14978QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
    He lopped off 200 from the buy it now.....
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 745
    edited February 2008
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    But I thought the BIN price was a good deal??? LOL Hilarious!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2008
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    Screw ebay, I'd just stick to Audiogon.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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