NOT So Good Audio Deals of the Day

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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,243
    edited March 2010
    ^^^^^^^^^^Yeah, I like this part of the ad--->

    "FREE SHIPPING IS TO THE LOWER 48 STATES ONLY IS 99.99 "

    Say whahuh?
    "Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited March 2010
    Hmmm, wonder why no one bid on these LSiFX even at $330 shipped...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/POLK-LSIFX-BIPOLE-DIPOLE-SURROUND-SPEAKERS-READ_W0QQitemZ400108254701QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item5d284f75ed

    Love how he thinks the missing inductor wasn't really necessary since they sound so good. Tweeters have cracks too, he just didn't take pictures of them.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited March 2010
    sandworms wrote: »
    say what?
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Open-Box-Polk-Monitor-70-Floor-Standing-3-Way-Speakers_W0QQitemZ350328393421QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item5191330ecd

    man thats a steal. I gotta pick me up some of those...
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  • greyford1979
    greyford1979 Posts: 749
    edited March 2010
    sandworms wrote: »
    say what?
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Open-Box-Polk-Monitor-70-Floor-Standing-3-Way-Speakers_W0QQitemZ350328393421QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item5191330ecd

    Geez why would I buy these brand new from newegg for less than half the price and free shipping when I could buy these? Sounds like a great deal to me. :rolleyes: Damn I really hope nobody is crazy enough to buy these...funny too how they are black speakers but in the model description it says cherry:confused:
    I love animals, they're delicious!
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  • greyford1979
    greyford1979 Posts: 749
    edited March 2010
    I think these speakers are a little rough:eek: I think the word used here is an understatement:rolleyes:
    I love animals, they're delicious!
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,604
    edited March 2010
    Wow, talk about Frankenspeakers......:rolleyes:

    http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ele/1651425429.html

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    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited March 2010
    halo71 wrote: »
    Wow, talk about Frankenspeakers......:rolleyes:

    http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ele/1651425429.html

    3m63p43l55T55P05R1a3j946682e01dbd1c04.jpg

    Thats a lot of damn work..
    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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  • greyford1979
    greyford1979 Posts: 749
    edited March 2010
    greyford1979 wrote: »
    I think these speakers are a little rough:eek: I think the word used here is an understatement:rolleyes:

    Geez I feel like a total dork, I forgot to put the link up for the speakers:o

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140391580555
    I love animals, they're delicious!
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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited March 2010
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-rm8000t-rm50t-tower-speakers_W0QQitemZ110507781231QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Electronics_R2?hash=item19bac6ec6f

    5-way speakers?
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,243
    edited March 2010
    Pretty beat up pair when I was there this afternoon. With stands, too, altho the stands were pretty beat too. They both had a strip of packing tape across the front of the grill, and a note that said "the grills don't come off", which is of course not true, unless they had been glued on or something. Which would not surprise me, given how they looked otherwise.

    This was at the goodwill store on the south side, South Circle by Harrison HS. They had a price of $129.99 on them, much more than I would pay for them based on their condition.
    "Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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  • dl090465
    dl090465 Posts: 212
    edited March 2010
    this looks like a good deal....

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-f-x-f-x300i-home-theater-surround-speakers_W0QQitemZ300408496322QQcategoryZ3276QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DDLSL%252BSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D20%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8660378282647232707
    Room 1:
    ONKYO TX-SR608
    Polk Complete RT 5000 System
    Polk RT3000p's Front
    Polk CS1000p Center
    Polk FX 1000's Rear


    Room 2:
    ONKYO TX-SR608
    Polk RT2000's Front Someone Please Sell Me Some RT3000 so I can have a second RT5000 setup !!!!
    Polk CS1000p Center
    Polk FX1000's Rear
    Polk PSW 120 front
    Polk PSW 505 rear
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  • Polk addict
    Polk addict Posts: 558
    edited March 2010
    dl090465 wrote: »
    this looks like a good deal....

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-f-x-f-x300i-home-theater-surround-speakers_W0QQitemZ300408496322QQcategoryZ3276QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DDLSL%252BSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D20%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8660378282647232707

    This actually looked good, until there was some text that had been covered over saying there was paint on em' ... :eek:
    Chiranth
    hoosier21 wrote:
    Cobra + SDA's = dead amps laying all around.
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,243
    edited April 2010
    Weird offer at the end of this one. Seems like a scam.
    http://cosprings.craigslist.org/ele/1675773908.html

    Pioneer Stereo - $500 (colorado springs)
    Date: 2010-04-04, 7:41AM MDT
    Reply to: sale-gcnzj-1675773908@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

    I have a pioneer stereo system for sale: with great sound and in perfect condition:
    We have it hooked up to our 50" tv and the sound is like sitting in a movie theater:
    It comes with 5 speakers (all work) and the case with the remote:
    cassette/CD/Tuner/Amplifier
    I am asking 500 CASH TODAY ONLY:

    If you just want to loan me money on this stereo we can do that too: I will give you the stereo for 500 and I will give you back 600 over 60 days/ I will write up the contract and we can both sign: you can take the stereo and give me the money and I will give you 600 back before the end of the 60 days or you can sell it: if it sounds like something you can do then let me know. thanks
    "Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited April 2010
    That last paragraph stinks out loud! LOL! The pics look like the inside of a trailer!:eek::eek::eek:
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  • lectronicjunkie
    lectronicjunkie Posts: 299
    edited April 2010
    seeclear wrote: »
    Weird offer at the end of this one. Seems like a scam.
    http://cosprings.craigslist.org/ele/1675773908.html

    Pioneer Stereo - $500 (colorado springs)
    Date: 2010-04-04, 7:41AM MDT
    Reply to: sale-gcnzj-1675773908@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

    I have a pioneer stereo system for sale: with great sound and in perfect condition:
    We have it hooked up to our 50" tv and the sound is like sitting in a movie theater:
    It comes with 5 speakers (all work) and the case with the remote:
    cassette/CD/Tuner/Amplifier
    I am asking 500 CASH TODAY ONLY:

    If you just want to loan me money on this stereo we can do that too: I will give you the stereo for 500 and I will give you back 600 over 60 days/ I will write up the contract and we can both sign: you can take the stereo and give me the money and I will give you 600 back before the end of the 60 days or you can sell it: if it sounds like something you can do then let me know. thanks

    I think I'll jump right on that one!! LOL!!!!!!!!!
    It's all in the detail.
    :cool:

    HT Setup:
    Samsung PN50D550
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Samsung BD-D6700
    Fronts: RTi10's
    Center: CSi5
    Side surrounds: RC65i's
    Rear surrounds: FXiA4's
    Sub: Velodyne CT120
    Outdoor: Atrium 45's

    Pictures here
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited April 2010
    too funny the Fronts don't even match no wonder the wife wants it out.. There's not even a general acceptance factor on this let alone a WAF.
    http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/1681646436.html
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited April 2010
    coolsax wrote: »
    too funny the Fronts don't even match no wonder the wife wants it out.. There's not even a general acceptance factor on this let alone a WAF.
    http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/1681646436.html

    here's the text.
    I'm selling my pride and joy. My wife says this bachelor equipment is too much for our living room so I need to pass it on. We all know what happens when your wife says it has to go.

    Anyway, Here is what you get for your $195:

    Pioneer PD-F805 - 50 CD changer
    Pioneer VSX-D811S Receiver (Retail $100)
    Pioneer CS-R790 12" Woofer 4 Way Speaker
    Pioneer CS-X580-K Surround Sound Speaker
    Pioneer CS-C280-K Center Speaker
    Pioneer XXD3043 Pre-Programmed Learning Remote Control
    Acoustic 12" Woofer 4 Way Speaker

    Plus!!! For extra incentive, I'm throwing in my nice Sony 5-disc DVD player.


    I love the part about this **** being his "pride and joy":eek:!!!! to funny.:D:D:D
    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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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited April 2010
    $250? really?
    http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/1683947710.html

    here's the text. but the pictures really make this ad.
    25-Disc CD player FTC 50W+50W Pioneer Linear Power
    The speakers are very powerful and loud, so if you live in an apartment your not going to be popular. If you like loud bass this is your stereo.
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited April 2010
    too bad there aren't any pics
    http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/1692840387.html

    text:
    JBL Frankenspeakers $1600

    I have a custom built pair of speakers that were built in the seventies as a marble top bar and were used only when they were entertaining. The guru that built this bar was using the best of the best in it's time. He took 2 Carlson cabs (meatloaf fame) and installed JBL 077 Crystal tweets (original blue diaphrams) and mated them with JBL D130's. Here's where it gets kinky! He used Jensen RP-201 mid range horns from the famous "Imperials" ! He crossed them over with JBL N1200's and N 2400'S! This is a unique bar that will part out on fee pay for more than I'm wanting to sell them for. I separated them and they sound great! Better than my K-horns according to my JBL enthusist friend! I say it's a matter of preference of course. Everthing is minty except one dust cap on the D-130's has a dent from my damned cat headbutting it trying to climb into the cabinet! Want blast from the past hyper-effecient speakers that will sound ultra clear at low volume? Want "what the hell?" responses from people that see them?Want to have the cops knocking on your door because you turned them up a little? These are the Frankenspeakers you need to be Austin retro-cool. NO? Well, you could aways spend $5000 on a new pair that sound as good but nobody will notice. The cab's were nailed together so they will need some tlc but since I'm an artist, I was thinking about something in a tiger striped wood veneer! I'll do it for a price! Pics for the serious! Wayne PS. Marble top conveys.
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited April 2010
    $650 is a bit much

    http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/1709337279.html
    Polk RT 16 Floor Standing Speakers (Pair) - $650 (East Austin)

    I am selling this pair of Polk Audio RT 16 Floor Speakers. They are in great shape and sound fantastic. I am a pro sound engineer, so I'm not just blowing smoke.
    I hate to get rid of these but they are just too big for my room and I need to down size a bit.

    There are a few cosmetic blemishes on one of the grilles (noted in the pics) and a few pegs that hold the grille onto the speaker have cracked off, but they still stay put. There is NO damage at all to any of the components or wood. There is a little paint discoloration but nothing super noticeable.

    The MSRP was $499 EACH speaker when I bought them. $650 is a great deal. They can be bi-amped as well, but it's not mandatory.
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited April 2010
    http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/1705836480.html

    Best Buy 10% Coupon - $5 (Exton)
    I have a 10% off coupon for Best Buy that I would not be using. Please see fine print below to check what all it is valid on. This is an actual coupon and not a print out. Expires 5/31/10.
    ....
    ....
    attachment.php?attachmentid=48384&stc=1&d=1272324408
    :confused::confused:
    The things people will try to sell... :rolleyes:
    ____________________
    This post is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

    HT:Onkyo 805, Emotiva XPA-5, Mitsu 52" 1080p DLP / polkaudio RTi12, CSIa6, FXi3, uPro4K
    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited April 2010
    I fail to see the "high quality" here.

    Tony, this one's for you:

    http://wilmington.craigslist.org/ele/1712907449.html
    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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  • mhmacw
    mhmacw Posts: 832
    edited April 2010
    HE ACTUALLY CAME DOWN BY 200 BUCKS HAHAH!!!

    http://peoria.craigslist.org/ele/1698133979.html
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited April 2010
    :rolleyes:
    Read the "add" clearly; and ignore the bad "roomers"
    :rolleyes:
    I hate when these "adds" lump a bunch of keywords in them just to get extra traffic- effers. (my search was only for "polk")

    http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/1714351711.html
    2 VERY LOUD SPEAKERS(6.5 INCH) - $120 (PHILADELPHIA)

    Date: 2010-04-28, 11:20AM EDT
    Reply to: see below

    READ ADD CLEARLY!

    PRICES ARE FINAL

    NO LOWBALLERS... Im not desperate!



    SUP CRAIGSLISTERS,

    I have (2) 6.5 inch MENACE AUDIO PRO VOICE SPEAKERS...

    You would have to hear them for your self because there is alot of roomers that Menace Audio is no good, and that their a knock off of EV. People who buy them tend to hook them up wrong, and they end up sounding **** and leaving MENACE a bad rep.

    (I HAVE EVS FOR SALE ... $135 EACH {GREAT CONDITION})

    Menace Audio is a car namebrand... when hooked up properly these speakers sounds pretty damm clear. Not to mention that they are LOUD!

    Im ASKING $60 EACH!

    2 (6.5 inch) speakers for $120

    >LOUD!

    >CLEAR!

    >CRISP SOUND!

    >BIG MAGNET

    >NEW INPROVED BULLET NIPPLE TO PREVENT DAMAGE

    >RESEMBLES THE FAMOUS BEYMA


    GREAT QUALITY
    ____________________
    This post is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

    HT:Onkyo 805, Emotiva XPA-5, Mitsu 52" 1080p DLP / polkaudio RTi12, CSIa6, FXi3, uPro4K
    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited April 2010
    new White Van speaker brand to be on the lookout for graphics look like the Kinetic brand but new color and brand name "WahlDorf"

    http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/1716035231.html
    I am selling a WahlDorf WD-305HT High Definition Surround Sound. 1,000 Watt Dynamic Power. Giant Front Firing Sub Woofer. (1) Center Channel Speaker, (2) Front Speakers and (2) Rear Speakers. Retails for $1,999. $300 or best offer. NEED TO SELL ASAP!!! AMAZING DEAL!!!! If you have any questions please call me at (512)
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,779
    edited April 2010
    Dogg Digital, seriously? :p Pretty fugly too

    http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/ele/1709914291.html
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited April 2010
    ken brydson wrote: »
    Dogg Digital, seriously? :p Pretty fugly too

    http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/ele/1709914291.html
    I had a pair Speaker for sell
    :rolleyes:
    ____________________
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    HT:Onkyo 805, Emotiva XPA-5, Mitsu 52" 1080p DLP / polkaudio RTi12, CSIa6, FXi3, uPro4K
    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited June 2010
    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1281115495

    yeah for 16K I think I would rather have something that is...whats the word...more appealing to put into a room...

    "How many of these have you seen for sale?"

    none and I can see why...
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited June 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1281115495

    yeah for 16K I think I would rather have something that is...whats the word...more appealing to put into a room...

    "How many of these have you seen for sale?"

    none and I can see why...

    over 500 lbs!
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2010
    It looks like Ray Charles restored it.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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