RT55, CS400, RT/FX - Complete tri-lam setup in Atlanta

As you know, RT55's are easy to sell. I'm trying to make some space as much as fund a new project, so I'd like to keep them together for now. You could always buy the lot and sell off what you don't want.

If I do part them out, you are first in line for the RT55's.

I'd also consider a trade for a pair of RT55's in rosewood......

halo71 wrote: »

Thought of trying to recover them in rosewood vinyl? Not sure where to look. I do not see any listed on PE's site.

Actually I haven't, but probably should. I've got a 7.1 setup with a RT5000 system and I use a pair of RT3000p sats for rear surrounds. They are black and I've tried to arrange a swap a couple times for a rosewood pair. It's always dark in my HT, so it's really not an issue, but it would be nice if it ever happens.

I'll probably eventually upgrade my AV controller to a 9.1 capable unit and then could use the RT55's as either height channels or swap with the RT3000p sats and use them for height since they are smaller. A set of rosewood Rt55's woud make that all 'matchy' as well, but again, not a real priority. If I can sell the black RT55's along with the CS400 and RT/FXs I think I should. I can pick up a set of rosewood speakers later.

I'm not even sure if the RT55's have the same rosewood finish as the RT3000p's.

Thanks tonyb!

I really hate to split this set up for a couple of reasons. First, if I split them up I'll sell the RT55's and maybe the CS400 right away, then have to keep or give away the RT/FXs- and the idea is to clear out some space. Second, this setup is much better than many of the surround setups I've owned - and it's cheap. Someone can buy a great sounding system at a great price.

Bumpity bump!

Bump

Here are some photos of the RT55's. I have three pairs and would pick the best ones for you. One set is in a cabinet, so cosmetics don't matter. They are all really nice cosmetically, so I don't have a preference - but you might. If you are in the Atlanta metro you can come pick the pair you want.



They look a lot better in person, BTW. The camera shows every speck of dust, etc.

PM replied. $50 shipped for the RT/FX's is below packing and shipping cost.

Sure....he got $15 more than you offered me

I posted a reply to your offer in the thread to ensure that you got the message, not to make it a public issue. Sometimes folks don't get PMs unless they set up their profile to send them a notification email. Just wanted to close the loop.

I told you in the PM that I was not insulted, although you did apologize in advance in case I might have been by your low offer. By your own statements your offer was a good bit below market prices.

Sorry if you were insulted, either by my post explaining that $50 was below packing and shipping prices (didn't say that you made the offer, BTW) or by my lack of a counter offer to your offer. Again, not my intent.

Just to set the record straight, here's an example of a 'public post degrading your offer instead of a counter':

"Thank you ZLTFUL for your lowball offer. You seem not to have noticed that the merchandise is described as being in good cosmetic and working condition. You price is so far below the current market level that the amount offered will not even cover packing and shipping. Even if I had found these on my doorstep and had absolutely nothing in them, I would still be a fool to pack them up, take them to FedEx or UPS, and pay more than you offered to ship them to you. I am insulted that you would make such an offer, especially since even a cursory look at eBay pricing would indicate clearly that the lowest sale price on record is $86 shipped and another sold for $106. A current set has an ask price of $80 shipped. The level of trust and sense of community between most Polk Forum members means we typically sell gear to each other for prices lower than eBay, partly because of no selling fees here, but mostly because we find that most Polkies are good guys who are in this to have fun. The prices asked are usually fair, and lowballing is pretty much universally frowned upon as bad etiquette. If a member wants to give away something (literally or figuratively) they set the price - not the buyer. Lowballing is bad form. Do it often and you will probably be invited to trade elsewhere.

A post count of 100 plus required to participate in the sales section of the forum is intended to discourage folks who don't share this sense of community and might intend to make this more about money than having fun. This requirement doesn't screen out everyone, obviously. Hehe."

That, is a 'public post degrading the offer.' That is NOT what I did.

Lots of people ignore lowball offers. I think that's rude. Maybe that's what I should have done in this case.

In any case, I apologize if my intent to communicate clearly was misinterpreted. I'm sorry if the fact that I thought your offer was so low that a counter offer was a waste of time insulted you. Not my intent. I just didn't think you were serious, but wanted to pay you the courtesy of a response. And I wanted to ensure that you got it.

And as far as ken brydson's comment, this IS a forum and members can comment as they see fit. I don't think his comments earned the name of 'troll', however. No one called you a name, so let's all be nice and have fun here.

goofyGAguy wrote: »

The one on Peachtree Parkway? Give me a heads up when you're on the way over there, would ya?

So you're the guy who keeps scarfing up all the good stuff there! It's just up the street from my house.