Run don't walk

leroyjr1
leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
edited December 2009 in Vintage Speakers
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ele/1502048421.html
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited December 2009
    Nice!! You barely ever see TL's come up for sale in our neck of the woods.

    I wish I had the coin...that's a great deal for a local.
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited December 2009
    Wish I had an extra thousand laying around! I'd grab those in a second!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,216
    edited December 2009
    I'd be all over them if I had a listening room large enough. But I don't so even though it's a killer deal...............I can't use them. If they were 2.3TL's
    "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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2009
    I'm trying
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,216
    edited December 2009
    It's hard to tell from the tiny pic but the tweets look like sl2000's not sl3000's so they may not be TL's. Could just be the photo.

    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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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited December 2009
    Him saying " SPEAKER GRILLES ARE OFF JUST TO SHOW COMPONENTS " implies that those are pics of the actual speakers....well those are SL2000 tweeters so those in the pic arent TL's.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited December 2009
    shadowofnight wrote: »
    Him saying " SPEAKER GRILLES ARE OFF JUST TO SHOW COMPONENTS " implies that those are pics of the actual speakers....well those are SL2000 tweeters so those in the pic arent TL's.

    I don't know. I've seen SL3000s that look silverish before.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2009
    I wish I was still a cheese head.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,216
    edited December 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    I don't know. I've seen SL3000s that look silverish before.

    It is hard to tell because the sl3000's can be shiny but they usually have a goldish or bronze tint, as you know Joe.

    I guess it pays to ask lots of questions. IIRC, the TL's have some extra bolts in the X-over panel.

    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited December 2009
    heiney9 wrote: »
    It is hard to tell because the sl3000's can be shiny but they usually have a goldish or bronze tint, as you know Joe.

    I guess it pays to ask lots of questions. IIRC, the TL's have some extra bolts in the X-over panel.

    H9

    Yeah Brock, mine were a bronze color.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited December 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    I don't know. I've seen SL3000s that look silverish before.

    I saved the pic, zoomed in...SL2000's clear as day. But thats just THAT pic.....his wording makes it sound like those are the actual speakers...but who knows ?
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited December 2009
    shadowofnight wrote: »
    I saved the pic, zoomed in...SL2000's clear as day. But thats just THAT pic.....his wording makes it sound like those are the actual speakers...but who knows ?

    Good point.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    I don't know. I've seen SL3000s that look silverish before.

    My SL3000's in my 2.3tl's are that exact same color. Silverish.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,090
    edited December 2009
    ..as were mine...

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2009
    Just got a email from the guy.



    "hi, this is an awkward situation . i just listed these today & i have had 9 responses & several offers for more than my asking price . im trying to give all interested an opportunity to buy . the highest offer is $ 1250 .i did research these speakers & they seem to be selling for 1500 - 2000 . if your still interested* please email me back . thanks, clay"
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  • mesquitehead
    mesquitehead Posts: 312
    edited December 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Just got a email from the guy.



    "hi, this is an awkward situation . i just listed these today & i have had 9 responses & several offers for more than my asking price . im trying to give all interested an opportunity to buy . the highest offer is $ 1250 .i did research these speakers & they seem to be selling for 1500 - 2000 . if your still interested* please email me back . thanks, clay"

    Arrrrrggg...where do people get off, what ever happened to integrity?
    I'd tell him to suck it and flag his ad about 10 times! What a peckerhead....:mad:
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2009
    I told him I wanted them but wasn't interested in an auction on craigslist and to just tell me a price he wants for them so I can give him a yes or no.

    He needs to put them on eBay if he wants to do a auction.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited December 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Just got a email from the guy.



    "hi, this is an awkward situation . i just listed these today & i have had 9 responses & several offers for more than my asking price . im trying to give all interested an opportunity to buy . the highest offer is $ 1250 .i did research these speakers & they seem to be selling for 1500 - 2000 . if your still interested* please email me back . thanks, clay"

    Sounds typical. He's full of crap and knew very well what he is/was doing.

    Call his bluff and inform him that his ad states TL, but the pics show they are not, so what people offering a certain amount of $$ for and the prices for the model he is he is researching is not correct.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2009
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    Sounds typical. He's full of crap and knew very well what he is/was doing.

    Call his bluff and inform him that his ad states TL, but the pics show they are not, so what people offering a certain amount of $$ for and the prices for the model he is he is researching is not correct.

    I'm not wasting my time with him. How do I know what someone else is actually offering him.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited December 2009
    Being local craigslist , the first guy to his door usually walks off with them...ask to go look at them and instantly you will know if you might even entertain 1,250 ( Pristine true TL's ) ...or if they are scratched up SRS's not even worth 1,000.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2009
    shadowofnight wrote: »
    Being local craigslist , the first guy to his door usually walks off with them...ask to go look at them and instantly you will know if you might even entertain 1,250 ( Pristine true TL's ) ...or if they are scratched up SRS's not even worth 1,000.


    Did that already also asked about condition and a bunch of other questions which he didn't answer, but he was able to inform me of the price jump.
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  • dbaldus
    dbaldus Posts: 730
    edited December 2009
    Well, according to him, they're gone anyway. I emailed him, too, but luckily didn't have to deal with any of the **** that you did, just a simple "sorry, sold".

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  • dracoskeeper
    dracoskeeper Posts: 142
    edited December 2009
    He tried the same scam earlier with me.I reported his game to their legal people.;) "If its to good to be true.... "
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2009
    Just got a email.




    hi, i didnt want to go back & forth with bids but a guy from chicago just offered me 1400 so i told him to pick them up sat . sorry for all the confusion .
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,463
    edited December 2009
    This is the response I got...


    John
    Original Message
    Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 9:42:31 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
    Subject: Re: Polks



    hi, this is an awkward situation . i just listed these speakers today & have 9 responses already with several offers above my asking price . the highest offer is 1250 . if you are still interested & want to offer 1255 they are yours . thanks, clay

    my response...

    I cannot afford a bidding war. I am looking to replace a set I lost a long time ago, and can assure you

    they would be coming to a good home and a guy that will treasure them....


    This guy appears to be a first rate douchebag. I am out....
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  • dracoskeeper
    dracoskeeper Posts: 142
    edited December 2009
    ;) I'm the "guy from Chicago" , this dip$hit sends me this and still thinks their worth 1400$.

    hi Dean . it was just brought to my attention that these are the 1.2 srs sda loudspeakers , but not the TL series which have a different tweeter (sl2000 vs. sl 3000) . dont think there is hardly any difference though . they are yours for 1350 cash . awesome speakers !! give me a call. i wont be home tomorrow but if sat. morning works for you thats good for me . 262-363-#### . thanks

    And here was my reply:
    SDA-SRS's are not even worth a grand! I have 2.3tl's and there is a huge difference between them and non tl's, totally different crossover design. 750$-850$ is a good price for the original 1.2's. Good luck

    I wouldn't even want these for 700$! The only step up for me would be the 1.2tl's and then I'd have to move into a house with a room big enough to use them. Gotta love CL knuckleheads!!!! And to think,for a couple of hours, I was even considering selling my 2.3tl's when they are almost where I want them.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited December 2009
    dracoskeeper wrote: »
    ;) I'm the "guy from Chicago" , this dip$hit sends me this and still thinks their worth 1400$.

    hi Dean . it was just brought to my attention that these are the 1.2 srs sda loudspeakers , but not the TL series which have a different tweeter (sl2000 vs. sl 3000) . dont think there is hardly any difference though . they are yours for 1350 cash . awesome speakers !! give me a call. i wont be home tomorrow but if sat. morning works for you thats good for me . 262-363-#### . thanks

    And here was my reply:
    SDA-SRS's are not even worth a grand! I have 2.3tl's and there is a huge difference between them and non tl's, totally different crossover design. 750$-850$ is a good price for the original 1.2's. Good luck

    I wouldn't even want these for 700$! The only step up for me would be the 1.2tl's and then I'd have to move into a house with a room big enough to use them. Gotta love CL knuckleheads!!!! And to think,for a couple of hours, I was even considering selling my 2.3tl's when they are almost where I want them.

    Damn , you had him on the hook and cut the line :confused:

    I would have paid good money just to see his face when you went on Sat ( A long ways off by the way , and the ad is still up ...still says TL's) and told him that you wouldnt go over 500 for SRS's in this condition. :D
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited December 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    I don't know. I've seen SL3000s that look silverish before.

    Yes, the SL3000s in my 3.1TLs are silverish.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited December 2009
    I've had both the more gold looking 3K's and the more silver looking 3K's...what gave these away as 2K's was something much more definative then color.

    When you saved the pic and zoomed in, as soon as you zoomed one mouse wheel click in you saw the beads of sealant in 2 straight lines moving away from the center...3K's do not have this...so I knew these werent 3K's.

    Here are pics of the 2 different colored 3K's I have had....and the 2K with the telltale in low res net pics sealant lines ( Easier to identify 2K's with then just using color...those long sealant beads are hard to hide )






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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited December 2009
    Great detective work John!
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