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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited August 2009
    If someone you trust says it's a good deal then it probably is. If someone vettes the seller that's another uptick. If you don't see one of these two indicators then it's time to PM someone you trust. If you're to new to know anyone, then stay away from the FM until you do. It works fine. Crapping on someone's FS thread is bad manners. If it ain't golden it will go away.

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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,200
    edited August 2009
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    I have no problem with a "good deal" bump. It benefits both the seller and any potential buyer. ...
    I think the FM works rather well, actually, but I have noticed "good deal" bumps being made even when it obviously isn't (a good deal, that is) to anyone who has done some well directed research. I find those bumps annoying, since I always find myself hoping some newbie won't be fooled by the overly enthusiastic comments and "good deal" bumps from those who have no intention of buying.

    Bumping a thread to mention that you have dealt directly with the seller, and that the transaction was a pleasure from start to finish, is a useful comment IMO. For me, personally, however, it would take something more than a nondescript "Wow, great xxxx! Stupid price!" bump to get me to jump on the "deal".

    The only discussion of the FM, as described by the OP, IMO, concerns new members exclusively, since most that have been around for a while know exactly what the score is, and how to figure out if something is genuine or not.

    Edit! While I was typing, Ron more or less said the same thing ... sorry for any perceived redundancy.
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited August 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I usually PM everyone that expresses interest in the FM sales and try to sell them ****.

    Why did my **** suddenly begin to hurt after read that?
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2009
    Had this thread been posted in the F/S section of the forum, it definitely would've received that 'bump' by now laugh.gif
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited August 2009
    This is some great gear, at a great price! Someone really needs to jump on this...I'm tempted, but I really can't justify spending the coin right now.


    Good luck with the sale.


























    I had to.:p;)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    edited August 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    This is some great gear, at a great price! Someone really needs to jump on this...I'm tempted, but I really can't justify spending the coin right now.
    Good luck with the sale.
    I had to.:p;)

    Post ****:p... you gonne meet up with us in Chitown? If you do just don't wear the assless chaps this time ok?
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Post ****:p... you gonne meet up with us in Chitown? If you do just don't wear the assless chaps this time ok?

    NOT IT for the assless chaps :D
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


    heiney9 wrote: »
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited August 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Post ****:p... you gonne meet up with us in Chitown? If you do just don't wear the assless chaps this time ok?


    I would never wear assless chaps...especially not in Chi. I'm all about the Daisy Dukes. And yes, I WILL be wearing them. If I end up going of course.
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    NOT IT for the assless chaps :D

    Are Daisy Dukes okay?
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2009
    Only if your GF is Jessica Simpson and she comes along wearing a matching pair

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    jessica_simpson_daisy_duke.jpg
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


    heiney9 wrote: »
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited August 2009
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Only if your GF is Jessica Simpson and she comes along wearing a matching pair

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    jessica_simpson_daisy_duke.jpg

    If Jessica Simpson was my girlfriend, I think I'd have better things to do than go to a bunch of Hi-Fi shops with you guys.:p;)
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited September 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    If Jessica Simpson was my girlfriend, I think I'd have better things to do than go to a bunch of Hi-Fi shops with you guys.:p;)

    Have it your way, but then you'd have to listen to her talk....:p:D
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  • dkmuch
    dkmuch Posts: 79
    edited September 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    Have it your way, but then you'd have to listen to her talk....:p:D

    And she doesn't look like that anymore ;)

    Additionally, I think it's hilarious when someone says on another forum. "Hey, I got a chance to pick up **** for $800, if only I could sell my YYY for $800 which isn't nearly as good, it'd be great."

    And then post a FS thread here, and all the poster chime in (great deal, a steal!!). Someone jump on this.

    It's the same on every FS forum regardless of the mech involved that are loosely moderated. Human nature I guess.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    I am quite sure none of you bunch of butt munchers is going to give JS a kick from beneath the covers. OK exception for Danger Boy and Brett but not even sure about those two, I mean it is JS afterall.

    Now then dk, are you saying you have been lurking over that past 8 years or so and have an understanding of the Polk FM and its history?? OK rhetorical, I think you have not, what you are describing is the FM for the past year or so.

    I think if someone would post the rules up about the FM that might take care of things.

    RT1
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited September 2009
    snow wrote: »
    He knew you werent into **** **** that involved assless chaps :D



    REGARDS SNOW

    In that case i am very happy i was not offered any lol.:eek:
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