POLK EBAY store

leroyjr1
leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
edited August 2008 in Speakers
Has anyone purchased from the ebay store? Are POLK refurbs any good compared to new.

Just bidded on two items (very low bid) and didn't expect to win but I did.


Polk RTI A5 $256
Polk RTI a1 $82
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$338

My current ht set I paid

POLK RTI a5 $750 new
POLK RTI a1 $275 new


I hope the refurbs hold up.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2008
    wow; you did get them for a great price. Don't worry; if it comes from Polk, you won't have any problem.
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited July 2008
    wow nice grabs --- they have some good deals on their a7's & a9's also

    I would trust polk with refurbs as their customer service,as I have read, is second to none.
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  • jjeckelxz5
    jjeckelxz5 Posts: 48
    edited July 2008
    i believer there refurbs carry the same warranty as new speakers from polk direct
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  • xandra
    xandra Posts: 291
    edited July 2008
    Has anyone purchased from the ebay store? Are POLK refurbs any good compared to new.

    I bought a pair of RTi6 refurbs froms them, 1 had a minor crack in the veneer (which fits within their 'minor blemish' advisory). Had I bought elsewhere, I'd be concerned that the thing took a header and insides would be scrambled, but given the source and waranty I'm not worried. hooking up tommorrow
    LR Setup:
    Polk RTi10's, RTi6's, CSiA6 (5 ch setup)
    Onkyo 705 & Denon 3808ci Receiver, Onk 875
    Parasound 2250 Amp
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2008
    I hope since I got them the cheapest prices thus far they don't give me the worse speakers.

    XANDRA where was the crack in the veneer? How long did the speakers take to come in the mail, and how were they packaged

    Thanks
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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited July 2008
    You ****. I got a pair for $100 (A1s) and I noticed the pair right after went for $80. Well done good sir, well done.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2008
    LASAREATH do you still have your speakers ?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2008
    The refurbs you got from polks ebay store
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,812
    edited July 2008
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I hope since I got them the cheapest prices thus far they don't give me the worse speakers.

    You're unbelieveable.
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  • vonnie123
    vonnie123 Posts: 326
    edited July 2008
    jjeckelxz5 wrote: »
    i believer there refurbs carry the same warranty as new speakers from polk direct

    Polk's ebay store is very reliable and the products are often just like new. The refurb warranty is 180 days for speakers versus five years for new. The ebay ad redirects you to their site where you can read up on this information. Enjoy your new Polks.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2008
    I just received my speakers I purchased from POLK AUDIO DIRECT on EBAY. These things look and smell brand new. Not one mark on any of the speakers. I am a very satisfied customer.

    Can't wait to my next off day (wednesday) to see how they sound compared to my new ones.
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  • zircon
    zircon Posts: 44
    edited July 2008
    Have bought the polks from ebay and are fine.
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  • zircon
    zircon Posts: 44
    edited July 2008
    refurbs dont mean anything other then money saving:cool:
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  • kasuza
    kasuza Posts: 29
    edited July 2008
    zircon wrote: »
    refurbs dont mean anything other then money saving:cool:

    I am totally argee with you! My whole HT system are cost less than $2.5k and 100% refurbished and 100%working
    Samsung UN46C8000
    Integra DTR-70.2 9.2 channels receiver
    Martin Logan Source Special Edition Front (Dark Cherry)
    Polk LsiC Center speaker (Ebony) (no Cherry):frown:
    Polk Lsi9 Surround (Dark Cherry)
    Polk Lsi7 Back Surround (Dark Cherry)
    Polk Micro PSW3000 Subwoofer
    Sony Playstation 3
    Thermaltake DH 103 case HTPC
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  • dmaic
    dmaic Posts: 8
    edited July 2008
    Refurb doesnt always mean it's been blown up.....alot of ppl make stories up to get the store to take them back because they made the rash decision initially to buy them....Id say that happens more than we know....
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  • maxz28
    maxz28 Posts: 19
    edited July 2008
    Wow, I'm gonna have to check into the refurbs....
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  • teppy
    teppy Posts: 12
    edited August 2008
    i've been checking it out for the last couple of days, but its been dwindling down to 11 items, down to 10, and now down to about 8 items I think. will there be anymore things added anytime soon you think? I might need to add something to my new setup soon.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2008
    Where are you located? I'm selling my speakers I got from them two weeks ago. Never even played them. I only bought them because I put a low bid in and never expected to win. I was going to set up another surround in my living room but I'm doing 2 channel only. Got a hold of some LSI 9's for a good price. I would let the RTI's go for what I paid for them.
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  • teppy
    teppy Posts: 12
    edited August 2008
    I'm in louisiana. I didn't even get my first set of speakers yet that i just bought from crutchfield. I got a set of rtia1's a csia4 center and a psw110. this may be enough for me for now, but my room is 22x20. i don't know, i will have to see what its like. which rti's did you get?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2008
    Rti A5 floorstanding paid $256
    Rti A1 bookshelf paid $82
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  • pantleg
    pantleg Posts: 18
    edited August 2008
    leroy,

    would love to get those rti a5's from you if you still have them.

    PM me please.

    Thanx
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