Bought a beautiful pair of 1.2TL's (Immaculate)

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,196
    edited May 2008
    Hey Herbhead. I thought that this would be of interest to you, since it concerns you. The following is a post I have made on some other forums warning others of your ways. Do the right thing and I might consider removing the warning based upon your timing and cooperation. I urge others to copy and paste this post to the forums they hang on as well. Here's the post.

    Here's another scumbag from Flea-prey. Held an auction to sell his speakers, someone won and now he's backing out not wanting to sell the speakers THREATENING [blackmailing] negative feedback because he wasn't happy with the sales price....even though he set the minimum bid. For an in depth look, follow the thread link below.

    Thread link...... http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67735

    Flea-prey auction link.... http://tinyurl.com/6rykms

    Again, this seller's user name is "tringtrang" on Flea-prey and his user name on Club Polk is "herbhead". He lives in Toronto, ON in Canada.

    Exact words from the blackmailing seller.... "If you neg me for this, you will reduce my chance for a successful re-listed auction and cost me the listing fee and selling fee on this auction. I will neg you back, then you will likely add a comment and I will too. How does that make you feel?"
    ~ 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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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited May 2008
    davidfmartin wrote: »
    Dude,

    Come to Denver and I will physically piss on your head! Holy crap you just sold a pair of 20+ year old speakers for 3050.00 and you are crying here? As someone else stated man up and let the kid come get his speakers.

    Slight correction as there would be no animosity (in his mind) had he sold them for $3050.00. The final bid was $1500.USD.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited May 2008
    amulford wrote: »
    He would file suit at his location. That would help him as the seller would ignore the required appearance and he would win judgment by default. He could then take that judgement to the vicinage of the seller and apply for enforcement of the order. The US and Canada have reciprocal agreements which would allow this.

    Understand the judgement will be for the value of the goods, not the goods themselves. He could also apply to vacate the judgement at any time.

    The question is do you want them that bad. It's alot of ****. Just f#ck with him as much as you can and look for another set, IMHO. If you need help, I'd be glad to piss in his cornflakes on a regular basis for ya. POS...

    Getting a judgment is all fine and dandy, but getting payment is another thing entirely, especially in a civil case. If this were a criminal case that would be entirely different.

    A judgment typically attaches to property(usually real estate) and then the judgment is only recovered if the property is sold and there are enough proceeds to cover the judgment; ie; the judgment may be in 3rd or 4th or 5th position and those rarely get paid (a mortgage, second mortgage and other liens get paid first). The judgment is typically good (enforceable) for 7 years and after that it falls and the issue is done.

    This type of judgment is rarely if ever attached to earnings, stocks, dividends, etc.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • deep bass
    deep bass Posts: 86
    edited May 2008
    I would just like to say that I didn't have to post the link of these speakers. These guys on here know every Polk Audio item that hits the market. They are on top of their game. All I had to do was verify that these are my items. In addition I have been a member since 2004, and they have helped me search for and analyze speakers since my affiliation with the forum (these guys are all brothers from another mother on here). It’s unfortunate that we are faced with the situation that has happened, and even worse that I have to be beaten up over a few measly dollars. I will look at this as a learning experience and (one that I will not forget).
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited May 2008
    Show ebay his threats. Report him to their fraud office.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2008
    I'd follow the earlier advice and follow up as much as possible with eBay. Forget about the toilet legal advice. The guy just took a leak on the wrong forum and the wrong group of folks....he's got a long road ahead of him.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • deep bass
    deep bass Posts: 86
    edited May 2008
    I am trying my best...
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  • deep bass
    deep bass Posts: 86
    edited July 2008
    Looks like they are back on ebay again! Now for $1800 from the original $1500
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-SDA-SRS-1-2TL_W0QQitemZ160257960396QQihZ006QQcategoryZ14993QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
    Best Wishes!
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,860
    edited July 2008
    yes they are....but rest assured no one will over bid the mystery girl who placed the first bid
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,196
    edited July 2008
    Absolutely a deadbeat seller and I can't believe after this he STILL has a perfect Flea-prey feedback. Un-freakin'believable! That place ain't nothin' but a crooks paradise. I'll be sure to update the threads on the other forums. Thanks for the update.
    ~ 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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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited July 2008
    Has anyone done the "Ask the seller a question" thing yet? I say we gang bang him on that.

    This piece of **** is one more contributing factor to why our society is going to hell in a hand basket.
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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  • dcmeigs
    dcmeigs Posts: 708
    edited July 2008
    Deep Bass, I think you need to drop some negative feedback on this guy. If he retaliates then so be it. I was under the impression that sellers couldn't drop negative feedback now. Is that not correct?
    The world is full of answers, some are right and some are wrong. - Neil Young
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2008
    How do you know that? Bidders names are hidden....unless you are the bidder.....
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited July 2008
    I have a pair of 1.2's sorry not for sell. Which tweeters are the replacement? thanks
    PolkAudioClyde
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited July 2008
    The same ones for your 2A's, the RD0194-1.
    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

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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,846
    edited July 2008
    dcmeigs wrote: »
    Deep Bass, I think you need to drop some negative feedback on this guy. If he retaliates then so be it. I was under the impression that sellers couldn't drop negative feedback now. Is that not correct?

    FYI: Sellers cannot leave negative feedback for buyers anymore. There should be no fear of retaliatory feedback strikes anymore.

    Deep Bass, leave this idiot a neg strike!
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2008
    ^^^^^What he said.
    Auction still available, but I think they keep them for 60 days only. You have two days (maybe one) to post feedback. GO FOR IT!!!!

    http://cgi.ebay.ca/Polk-Audio-SDA-SRS-1-2TL_W0QQitemZ160236789944QQihZ006QQcategoryZ14993QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited July 2008
    nm Ricardo clarified it for me
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  • dcmeigs
    dcmeigs Posts: 708
    edited July 2008
    Drop him a negative strike and leave a link to this thread as your comment. That will more than adequately warn a prospective buyer. A pox on those speakers, if you will.
    The world is full of answers, some are right and some are wrong. - Neil Young
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited July 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    .... The guy just took a leak on the wrong forum and the wrong group of folks....he's got a long road ahead of him.
    He He He He:p
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited July 2008
    member *tkfoh* who are you.

    Edit
    Now invisible.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited July 2008
    He pulled the auction.....LOL

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-SDA-SRS-1-2TL_W0QQitemZ160257960396QQihZ006QQcategoryZ14993QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
    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

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited July 2008
    He sent me about 5 emails asking me why I pulled my bid. Did he really think I was going to keep it after doing some research and finding out what he did:rolleyes:
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited July 2008
    He's not too bright, is he!?!
    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

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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited July 2008
    Not to mention the harassment he sent me.
    Michael ;)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited July 2008
    Do tell.
    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

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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,860
    edited July 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    He sent me about 5 emails asking me why I pulled my bid. Did he really think I was going to keep it after doing some research and finding out what he did:rolleyes:


    wow and thought i was the only one ;)
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited July 2008
    I think deep bass bought them for $1500 :)
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited July 2008
    Lasareath wrote: »
    At least they look mint!

    Get ready for (8) new tweeters & redoing those crossovers!

    I Want to upgrade my Polks... what I need to do just call Polk Audio and ask for the crosovers for SDA's 1.2 Should that be the first thing I do?

    Thanks all
    PolkAudioClyde
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    PolkClyde wrote: »
    I Want to upgrade my Polks... what I need to do just call Polk Audio and ask for the crosovers for SDA's 1.2 Should that be the first thing I do?

    Thanks all

    Polk doesn't offer new crossovers, it's typically a DIY job. If you don't feel as you could handle it, see if you can find someone local to help you out.
    "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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