Need a Polk Sign?

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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited October 2004
    Hey Dharding... I'm a trumpet player too. FYI.
    I've got two horns. Bach #37 & a Holton MF307 Large Bore.

    I like the MF horn better than the Bach. But, that's another story.

    - Ron
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  • dharding
    dharding Posts: 61
    edited October 2004
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited October 2004
    I concur, what a crock.

    If I want something on Ebay, I will bid....period. I don't give a crap whether it's Matthew Polk in the high bidder slot. IT'S EBAY!

    I have been sniped and outbid before, that's just the way it goes. I actually was sniped by Tour2Ma, whose name is different on Ebay....but I'm not calling him cutthroat or saying his attitude sucks. I don't even recall thinking about it the next day actually, who cares.

    Dan - I bet you don't know who you outbid FROM HERE, for a couple of those items you currently own, do you? I bet I do.

    Turn on your Polk's and enjoy, tomorrow the sun will rise, and none of this crap will matter.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited October 2004
    "Turn on your Polk's and enjoy, tomorrow the sun will rise, and none of this crap will matter"

    I agree wholeheartedly!!

    I've been outbid several times within the last minutes of an auction, probably by people on this forum. If that hadn't happened, then I wouldn't be enjoying the system I have today because something better came along for me.

    I'm going home tonight to listen to my Polks and I know I'll be happy(sign or no sign).
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • dharding
    dharding Posts: 61
    edited October 2004
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by dharding
    So tell me, are you capable of doing anything other than slinging insults around? Your first paragraph was valid, this last bit is chickenshit.

    The rest of you, fine, dowhatchalike. If you want to compete with one another and drive up prices, have at it.

    This forum has ceased being fun.

    -Dan
    Dan, sorry, but I don't have a lot of tolerance for those that relish in victim mode and act like the world's to blame for stuff like this. After your 2nd or 3rd comment about how bad of a group of people we are (the jist of your comment), you get the above response..........if there's one thing you can accuse me of, it's consistency.....ask those on the list how I react when they persist with their whining.
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,124
    edited October 2004
    Well, I've had about all of this that I can stand, seriously.

    dharding, jeezuz, get a hold of yourself.

    One, no one knew that you were the high bidder on the sign.

    Two, even if we did, what does it matter? It's ebay.

    Three, not to slight contribution but 60 posts doesn't exactly make you a forum regular. Far as Russ goes, he was bidding on the sign to GIVE away. I see that you've got quite a collection of Polks, which is cool but what have YOU done to spread the Polk love? Russ has GIVEN away, LITERALLY and figuratively, Polk speakers so that people can enjoy the Polk sound at a bare minimum of expense. Ask around and see how many people have gotten a great deal at Russ's expense. So, he's supposed to pass on something just so you can continue to get YOUR hoard on?

    Your attitude is selfish and it sucks.


    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,260
    edited October 2004
    I understand both sides of this argument. I agree that Polkie's shouldn't bid against each other for normal Ebay auctions. If there is a pair of speakers listed that are common, we should try to stay away from the auction if other Polkies are interested and post they are bidding. . This is a rare item and cannot be found somewhere else. In this case, I believe it is fair game.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,124
    edited October 2004
    I agree completely, Jeff.

    Were it a pair of SRS's or some such, sure, let's coordinate efforts and so forth but there is a limit. We can't be doing this for every item on ebay, you know??

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • dharding
    dharding Posts: 61
    edited October 2004
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited October 2004
    Dam, and too think that this past weekend everybody loved everybody.....
    I am stuck between where I stand on the bid or not with another member for me I would not bid after a members bid and would like to have the same in return but I most surely would not get upset if I lost the auction. FWIW my e-bay name is "ramguns".

    My 2 cents

    Dave
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    Have we ever laid off knowing another CP'er has bid.. Absolutely. Often it makes sense because the same is sure to come up again, the current one is in the other guy's backyard, he needs it more than me, etc. Not the case here...

    On a rarity nobody has seen before, and may possibly never see again, I have no issue with everyman for himself. Each places their own value on this kind of memorabilia... That said...

    What I propose here is we do more than simply agree not to compete... let's pool.

    Russ, you're good to go to $70.50 cause I will kick in up to $20 to put this little jewel where it belongs... in the family...

    As you said it can be displayed at "Fests" and collect POLK dignitary autographs (hell, we can even send it to HQ) and between Fests it can be shared around for contributors to display. Kind of a time share deal...

    So I say state your max and we then win the SOB and divvy up the cost equally, up to each contributors max... Dan, feel free to join in...

    What say ye, gentlemen? Anybody else in?

    And, Russ, if you don't want to take the point on this, I'll be happy to...

    EDIT: My eBay name is ubetterubetterubet...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited October 2004
    Chilluns...Chilluns.... Now all ya'll fight nicely, and no more o' pesky arguin'


    WTF???

    Tour, I'm in. I don't wanna bid and hurt someone's feelings, but I'll help divvy the cost. F#ck it...
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited October 2004
    I'm happy to run with it if you guys are.

    So for now, I'm in for $50.50, Tour is in for $20, that's a 70.50 bid I'll place towards the end of auction.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited October 2004
    I got a Jackson on the lil' feller...

    Let me know the final, would ya???
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited October 2004
    Jesus H. Tap Dancin Christ on a Surfboard!!

    Thought I was doin' a good thing by posting what I found, now I think I screwed up.

    No more of these "Heads Up" threads from me.:(
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited October 2004
    Frank, you troublemaker you.

    If you hadn't posted it, someone would have eventually.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    Damn straight... I'm gonna post nasty comments in Frank's guestbook..
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,124
    edited October 2004
    I'm NOT demeaning the contributions of anyone. I'm just pointing out the fact that 60-odd posts in three years doesn't exactly make you a fixture of the forum. You choose not to participate, largely. That's fine, I've no problem with that.

    It's sort of like Audiokarma. I post there occaisonally, I think it would be selfish of me to jump on that board and get pissy about them outbidding me on something on ebay. I just wouldn't do it. It's not fair to them, I'm not a big part of that board. I think that you are just having a tantrum because you want something and we aren't rolling over for you. Sorry, that's just the way it is.

    For the record, I'm serious about keeping this in the family. I'm in for 50 over amulford's contribution.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    Damn straight... I'm gonna post nasty comments in Frank's guestbook..

    Your new name shall be TourWinkle!!;)
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,673
    edited October 2004
    I'm down with the family idea. :D:D
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited October 2004
    Ok

    EDIT *couple of members have pm'd me also - we are SO in - keeping the running total offline.

    I'm guessing we are winning this one. Great job guys, proud to know ya.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,673
    edited October 2004
    Bid away bro, bring that baby home.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited October 2004
    We need a clubhouse to hang that in.... :)
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by Frank Z
    Your new name shall be TourWinkle!!;)
    ROFLMAO... Definitely new quote material...

    Good idea keeping the total off-line...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited October 2004
    I'll pitch in a crisp Lincoln, if bidding gets ugly.

    Regards,
    PolkThug
    Never Forget
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  • robertgray
    robertgray Posts: 22
    edited October 2004
    I don't post much but found this thread interesting. I have been to numerous auctions where EVERYONE knew each other very well and this didn't stop anyone from bidding. No one should ever be ashamed of wanting something that they can pay for and no one should hold any ill will against other bidders.

    The idea to keep the total offline is good. Never bid from emotion, which is what usually happens at the final minutes before closure. (It reminds me of buck fever while hunting.) Determine the absolute maximum you will pay and wait until a minute or two before closure to submit the max. Then sit back and wait. (I turn off browser graphics and keep hitting the refresh button to watch the other bids as they fly in.) Unless someone put in a higher bid earlier, you will see other bidders race to catch up to the automatic bids that Ebay places on your behalf. If things work out, time runs out before they get in a bid that beats your maximum, and you get it at the lowest price that beat anyone else. I am still somewhat new to Ebay, but I frequently beat out buyers with 3-digit plus ratings, at prices that I am comfortable with.

    BTW - I have no interest in this great sign and will not bid.:rolleyes:
    Robert Gray
    www.pamunkey.net


    Onkyo TX-SR600 receiver
    Polk CS245i center
    Polk RT25i front and side surrounds
    Bose Interaudio 2000 rear surround (Got one RT25i to round out my system? PM me.)
    Polk PSW450 sub
    ........    plus........
    Polk PSW350 sub
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by robertgray
    ... and wait until a minute or two before closure to submit the max.
    Effin' amateur... :D As for the rest, I'd put it pretty much in the sage advice vacinity...

    EDIT: This is looking "baggish"... maybe instead of passing it around, we should cut it up into pieces proportional to the contributions and send them to the backers... (Ducks for cover...):p
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited October 2004
    Wow... that went for cheaper than I thought. Apparently, noone outside of our little forum wants vintage Polk signage.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    Makes sense...

    RuSsMan,
    I know it went for under your max, but if you still want help since it's for the "fests", say the word... inperson, if you like in about 4.5 hours...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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