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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,094
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    Let’s just say I have an aversion to concrete shoes and cannoli/garlic breath...
    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

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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
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    So how much do you want for those monoblocks, John? :)
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,513
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    Mother knows best.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,094
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    gmcman wrote: »
    Unreal.....if I had a spare $10K in a high-risk gambling account.... B) , I would hit the Buy It Now and see if it really ships the same day.

    Is this twice now there's been some outside force telling you to hold on to certain gear?

    That would be awesome. And yes... twice now that some unseen hand has reached out and tapped me on the shoulder.
    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

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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
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    Don't sell the Carvers.

    I'm about to get my first one and I have to figure out how to put the tubes in it :o
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,116
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    The listing is down now.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
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  • [Deleted User]
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    John, the link now takes you to a similar item so it looks like eBay took action on this schnoodler. I don't know why you've had such shenanigans lately but your luck has got to take a turn for the better.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,094
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    It says it was ended by the seller. Looks like he took it down in a panic when they could not get in touch with me. They called me from a different number and I told them to never call or attempt to communicate with me again.
    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

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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,015
    edited November 2018
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    Damn the scum bag scammers all to hades. >:)

    It seems he was going to have you professionally box them up for him and then he, without opening them ship them to the new buyer if he sold them on eBay before you sold them to him. Oh the humanity. Super flippers united! :s

    I wonder if the Benjamin's would've be real.

    I remember people wanting meet me to buy some things but NEVER called me. They wanted to do all interactions through emails. I always said I want a phone # ( that I can possibly track back. Nancy's good at that ) and to here a human voice so I can judge if it's an adult with knowledge of stereo stuff or if it's a kid playing games. I called the bluff of more than a few.

    Good stoppage John! ;)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 4,958
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    You may have stated this, but how many transactions did person have already....and overall rating on Ebay.....just curious.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,094
    edited November 2018
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    780 transactions but 9 or ten negative in the past year. 98% rating.... I don’t do business on EBay with less than 100% people.
    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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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,559
    edited November 2018
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    kevhed72 wrote: »
    You may have stated this, but how many transactions did person have already....and overall rating on Ebay.....just curious.

    98%
    I believe 9 or 10 negative in the last year and maybe a little more in neutral ratings and several comments removed by ebay from buyers.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
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    kevhed72 wrote: »
    You may have stated this, but how many transactions did person have already....and overall rating on Ebay.....just curious.

    Check out the 4th post in this thread.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 4,958
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    I guess when some people get established enough they figure they can roll the dice a bit and risk that rating (?). I have broken even on a few transactions but the 100% rating was more important to me.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    It says it was ended by the seller. Looks like he took it down in a panic when they could not get in touch with me. They called me from a different number and I told them to never call or attempt to communicate with me again.

    Curious how you connected with this "buyer." Were you advertising your gear?
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,094
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    I called a contact locally that claimed to buy and collect high end audio. I did not learn of his EBay handle until I spotted his ad for my amps.
    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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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,060
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    The Krell, the Triangle Art, and now the Carver. What are you replacing all these goodies with once they sell? Scumbags everywhere nowadays, glad you got another predicament straightened out.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,094
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    Going to run my Pioneer for a while, and no table for a while...
    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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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
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    Crazy story, man, but at least you didn't lose money or your gear.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    gmcman wrote: »
    Unreal.....if I had a spare $10K in a high-risk gambling account.... B) , I would hit the Buy It Now and see if it really ships the same day.

    Is this twice now there's been some outside force telling you to hold on to certain gear?

    That would be awesome. And yes... twice now that some unseen hand has reached out and tapped me on the shoulder.

    And all your Polkie brothers and sisters whispering in you ear! :smile:
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,015
    edited December 2018
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    I believe we have those energies sitting on each shoulder and one in our gut.

    We need to listen to 2 of them the best we can don't we. ;)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,260
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    The power of Carver compels you !
    The power of Carver compels you !

    Sal Palooza
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,094
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    So far it looks like no action will be taken by EBay against the seller.... total bs. If I didn’t use them for car parts and such, I would cancel my account with them.
    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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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,755
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    I wonder if it's just the fact they won't disclose to you any actions taken. One can only hope they would penalize him in some way.

    If he did this, safe bet he's likely to repeat. In hindsight, would be sweet to pay him the almost $10K then wait it out....that's a hefty fraud.

    In the end... at least you still have them, who knows....he could have tried to scam you and you would be in another fight for the merchandise or the $$$.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,094
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    The listing still shows up when you search for it. If they did anything, it would be pulled and unable to be found.
    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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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,794
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    It says this item is no longer available, so it's done, over, finished.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,094
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    Because the seller pulled it, not because EBay took action. I want EBay to do something, but likely they won’t.
    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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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,599
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Because the seller pulled it, not because EBay took action. I want EBay to do something, but likely they won’t.

    Like suspend his account and never let him make a new account? Yeah, that would be nice, but then eBay would be cutting out a source of their revenue.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,559
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    Anyone remember when you used to be able to give a buyer a negative for bidding then not paying? Been years since that was an option. It's why ratings mean not much of anything anymore.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,973
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    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Anyone remember when you used to be able to give a buyer a negative for bidding then not paying? Been years since that was an option. It's why ratings mean not much of anything anymore.

    While I agree that that feature is missed and makes it more frustrating for me as a seller, eBay is a business and they wanted the buyer’s experience to be more like on amazon. sellers can’t give negative feedback there either. But you also have to just buy the item, no of this bid and don’t purchase crap...
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