Love/Hate Craigslist

everpress
everpress Posts: 862
edited September 2009 in The Clubhouse
I scored a Polk RM6600 HT, some speaker stands and a PSW350 sub last night from an ad on craigslist. It cost me a half hour each way in the car and $150. The guy had it in the original packaging with the manuals.
It seemed like the guy wasn't terribly interested in parting with it, but had to... We didn't talk about it. I couldn't believe the condition of the gear, and it sounds great in my home.

But I hate the "my loss is your gain" feeling. I don't like taking advantage of someone else's problems.

Craigslist-dude, if you are on here- thanks for the gear; I hope things start going your way more and more.

? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
? Polk CS10 (Center)
? Polk PSW-350
? Grado SR-60i Headphones
? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
? iPod touch (8 gig)
? iPod Classic (80 gig)
? Mac Mini (as media server)
? xbox 360
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited September 2009
    Well, think of it the other way... he needed to sell it, needed the money, and you provided that money to him.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2009
    Love Craigslist. Definately some good deals to be had especially since the economy is like crap and people are losing their jobs.
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,032
    edited September 2009
    Somebody was going to take it, why not you!?
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited September 2009
    Ive had to do that myself in the past, it does make me feel better if I know its going to someone who will take care of their equipment.
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,380
    edited September 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »
    Well, think of it the other way... he needed to sell it, needed the money, and you provided that money to him.
    agreed...:)
    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

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited September 2009
    I mean, hell... i'm about to buy back my old VS-25s for $30 less than i sold them for!

    And picking up a set of 11TLs for $75.

    Economy is killing people, i'm just fortunate to not have taken a real big hit. These people are setting the price because that's what they need. I just provide to them what they need, and i get a steal in the process. It's kindof a win/win.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »
    I mean, hell... i'm about to buy back my old VS-25s for $30 less than i sold them for!

    And picking up a set of 11TLs for $75.

    Economy is killing people, i'm just fortunate to not have taken a real big hit. These people are setting the price because that's what they need. I just provide to them what they need, and i get a steal in the process. It's kindof a win/win.

    I've got $25 for your Monitor 7's:D
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,380
    edited September 2009
    Lasareath wrote: »
    +1

    Your $150 may have brought his checking account up to $151.39!

    Of course he could have also needed the cash to fund his next hit of meth.:eek:
    For the price he sold them for, it is entirely possible he was on something...
    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

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited September 2009
    I've gotten numerous deals on CL.. I love it. My RT8s were $60, and the RT55s were $50!
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited September 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I've got $25 for your Monitor 7's:D

    I think i'm dropping them off to Nik this weekend. If he doesn't end up wanting them, they will probably go up for sale. Not for $25, though. :p It'll be a fair price, not looking to make a profit off of them.

    I can't let Nik go without tunes. He tried to admit to me the other day that he was happy listening to music on his TV speakers, and that he was contemplating a Bose cube system. I wanted to kick him in the testes. :eek:

    If i keep the M7s, i'll be doing a full on "resto-mod" with them. Good starting point to get bitten with the mod bug.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • everpress
    everpress Posts: 862
    edited September 2009
    Yeah; when I saw the ad, I have to be honest, I told three people the address I was going to and what time so they'd know my last whereabouts; the name of the seller, in case it was a fake name, it still might give police a lead. I left all my credit/debit cards at home, took anything of any value out of my car, and dialed my wife's number on my cell in my pocket before I rang the doorbell.

    Paranoid much? Yes. But who offers what once was $1200+ gear for $150 in perfect condition?

    I was immediately set at ease when I met the guy, and felt the only thing wrong with the transaction was that he knew what he had and didn't really want to get rid of it.

    I hope you guys are right; I hope I did help the guy out. I also hope that he doesn't need anymore help.

    ? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
    ? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
    ? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
    ? Polk CS10 (Center)
    ? Polk PSW-350
    ? Grado SR-60i Headphones
    ? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
    ? iPod touch (8 gig)
    ? iPod Classic (80 gig)
    ? Mac Mini (as media server)
    ? xbox 360
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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    edited September 2009
    I wish i could find deals like that on craigs list here. I live in oklahoma and there is never anything good on there.
    Front - RTiA5's
    Rear - RTiA3's
    Center - CSiA4
    Sub - PSW110
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited September 2009
    There's an Adcom GTP-500 for $50 here....
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited September 2009
    It's a good place to look for and to sell stuff. I have bought and sold several items on CL and I think it is a good forum to do so.
    Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited September 2009
    packetjones wrote: »
    I wish i could find deals like that on craigs list here. I live in oklahoma and there is never anything good on there.

    I live in oklahoma....

    You don't get them because I steal them :)
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited September 2009
    As others have said, yes, you got a great deal...but he also got some money that he obviously needed.

    Who knows, you might have helped him pay his rent this month...or helped him make his car payment.

    I've felt bad about getting killer deals on things before...but if that's the price they're asking for, I don't really see a need to feel bad about it.
    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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  • madcaps1980
    madcaps1980 Posts: 9
    edited September 2009
    I have found tons of good stuff on Craigslist such as a car I used for work to my black pug that I have today. However, you have to be cautious of people and what they are selling. Commonsense will usually kick in on whats legit and whats not.
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  • nms
    nms Posts: 671
    edited September 2009
    Without CL I wouldn't have my stereo, or my road bike. It's been good to me.
    My system

    "The world is an ever evolving clusterf*ck." --treitz3
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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited September 2009
    nguyendot wrote: »
    I live in oklahoma....

    You don't get them because I steal them :)

    There's some real good deals from time to time, just a matter of timing.:D
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