SDA 1C's in Washington

inspiredsports

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These look very good for you Pacific North Westerners:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=250365378163

thsmith

Been watching those not that I would buy them just what the price is, they have jumped over $200 in the last couple of hours.

zingo

And in pretty good condition too!



There were a pair of what looked like 1Cs on Seattle CL a week ago for $200 if I remember right, but I can't seem to find them...

inspiredsports

Lasareath wrote: »

WTH!! They are at $316 with 9 days left!!!

SDA-1C: one of the 4 classic floor standing Polk's most worth owning, along with SDA-2B, SDA SRS 2.3TL and SDA SRS 1.2TL.

nooshinjohn

:Dlet 'em fight it out... i would love to get some clue as to their value in the real world... mine are in much better shape after being rehabbed than these are and already somebody is going to spend more on them than I have into mine:p

inspiredsports

Lasareath wrote: »

Yes, but these bidders are idiots, all they are doing is making more money for the seller.

They should all click on Watch Auction and place a bid in the last 30 seconds.

Why fight for the top bidder position 9 days before the auction end?

I used to think that way, and I still do bid many auctions in the last 15 seconds, but this is for items where I absolutely know the market, know EXACTLY how much I want to pay, and don't really care if I miss out.

If you really are convinced you emotionally want an item, you have to bid early and often to flush out the highest price SOMEONE ELSE is willing to pay.

I can't tell you how many items I've missed learning this, and where I've never seen a comparable quality deal come up again.

And yes, the seller wins. But so does the buyer if he/she is comfortable with the end result. But they are certainly not "idiots".

I know you will probably never sell, but how would you like no bids on your 1.2's until minus 30 seconds. If someone stole yours like that, you'd probably use the same word (idiot) describing the buyer in the exact reverse situation of the above.

Big Dawg

Any thoughts on to the value of the SDA SRS 2 pair on ebay? They're listed at $700 with local pickup.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?viewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270336715867

Big Dawg

inspiredsports wrote: »

I used to think that way, and I still do bid many auctions in the last 15 seconds, but this is for items where I absolutely know the market, know EXACTLY how much I want to pay, and don't really care if I miss out.

If you really are convinced you emotionally want an item, you have to bid early and often to flush out the highest price SOMEONE ELSE is willing to pay.

I can't tell you how many items I've missed learning this, and where I've never seen a comparable deal come up again.

And yes, the seller wins. But so does the buyer if he/she is comfortable with the end result.

I couldn't agree more - it really depends on the uniqueness of the item and how much you want it and are prepared to spend. So long as you limit your bidding to an amount no greater than the amount that you personally value the item, then you should have any regrets.

On items that appear more regularly, or for which you have less desire, bidding at the last moment is the most effective method to achieve the lowest price.

BTW, there was a very nice pair of SDA speakers recently on eBay from Georgia, I believe they were listed by a Club Polk member. I was watching them and interested in bidding despite the haul to get them, but they were pulled before the end of the auction. Anyone know if someone bought them locally? Otherwise it may be a case where the seller got cold feet because there wasn't enough action early.

nooshinjohn

I told her she should at least set a reserve for the minimum she was willing to take for them... they were gone after that

inspiredsports

mkatz wrote: »

I couldn't agree more - it really depends on the uniqueness of the item and how much you want it and are prepared to spend. So long as you limit your bidding to an amount no greater than the amount that you personally value the item, then you should have any regrets.

On items that appear more regularly, or for which you have less desire, bidding at the last moment is the most effective method to achieve the lowest price.

BTW, there was a very nice pair of SDA speakers recently on eBay from Georgia, I believe they were listed by a Club Polk member. I was watching them and interested in bidding despite the haul to get them, but they were pulled before the end of the auction. Anyone know if someone bought them locally? Otherwise it may be a case where the seller got cold feet because there wasn't enough action early.

And it's like F1 and some others are always saying about SDA's; they aren't making any more of them!

Marty913

thsmith wrote: »

Been watching those not that I would buy them just what the price is, they have jumped over $200 in the last couple of hours.

I'll have to watch these just for curiosity sake. I have not been following prices at all recently and have no intention of selling mine unless I run across some 2.3tl's in my neighborhood. I probably overpaid for my studio version ($400) but they were mint one owner, original receipt, manual, and no shipping. I've never regretted a nickel of it. What a great speaker.

nooshinjohn

:Dthey are up to 410.00 now

thsmith

and with 7 days to go.

george daniel

I just picked up a pair of MINT SDA 1C's off e-bay,,about a month ago,,got em' for 375.00,,no one bid on them,probabally because they were"pickup" only,, I also did not post anything here because I did not want to alert anyone else. Call me selfish. But they are mine now :cool::)

thsmith

George, not selfish when you planned to buy them. Good for you and as you know a very decent price. I paid $400 for mine and had to drive 2200 miles round trip but there seem to never come up for sale in Dallas.

george daniel

thsmith wrote: »

George, not selfish when you planned to buy them. Good for you and as you know a very decent price. I paid $400 for mine and had to drive 2200 miles round trip but there seem to never come up for sale in Dallas.

Thanks for the kind words,, but I have been (past tense) an SDA 1C pig:)

inspiredsports

george daniel wrote: »

I just picked up a pair of MINT SDA 1C's off e-bay,,about a month ago,,got em' for 375.00,,no one bid on them,probabally because they were"pickup" only,, I also did not post anything here because I did not want to alert anyone else. Call me selfish. But they are mine now :cool::)

Not selfish at all. I'm negotiating for some now with a guy who will put them on eBay only if we can't strike a deal. If I can't close it, I'll post.

inspiredsports

mkatz wrote: »

Any thoughts on to the value of the SDA SRS 2 pair on ebay? They're listed at $700 with local pickup.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?viewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270336715867

Take a look at: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77973

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