How not to sell your speakers

RE: How not to sell your speakers , posted on April 23, 2021 at 09:17:31
Norman M	Certainly, including a mess in a picture is going to hurt the chance of selling anything.

Smoke and Pet Free environment., posted on April 23, 2021 at 11:59:28
emailtim Audiophile Posts: 5500 Joined: July 2, 2017	Smoke and Pet Free environment. . 2022/03/30 Historical Records CENSORED

Then the price would go up ...nt, posted on April 23, 2021 at 13:11:29
ABliss Audiophile Posts: 1482 Joined: March 16, 2001 Contributor Since: August 3, 2002	Not.

RE: Then the price would go up ...nt, posted on April 23, 2021 at 13:45:47
VidPro Audiophile Posts: 51 Location: Boston Joined: March 3, 2021	Looking at a lot of listings for vintage receivers and amps lately and I'm always amazed how very few people wipe down the equipment they're selling. I see more cheese and onions or whatever else is stuck to it before they take pics and wonder how difficult would it have been to wipe it down.

RE: How not to sell your speakers , posted on April 24, 2021 at 00:07:02
Zombie Audiophile Posts: 772 Joined: March 5, 2002	I think it's honest to show how they looked like, warts and all, BEFORE makeup was put on.

RE: Then the price would go up ...nt, posted on April 24, 2021 at 03:12:57
Stephen 300 Audiophile Posts: 78 Location: Ohio Joined: February 17, 2018	I can't believe how many people use their gear as a drink coaster. In some cases they use their gear as a TV dinner tray. I've seen gear with gunk dripped or splashed onto the front of the component.

barn find by definition, posted on April 24, 2021 at 05:02:36

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which despite being initially not pretty will get the heart racing nonetheless.

Seller has no idea of the condition but knows it's something special.

Also the seller wants folks to know the original condition meaning if it doesn't' work there's no surprises, versus getting it 'all dolled up' and the buyer gets stuck with a lemon (often known as the 'estate sale' followed by 'not tested') .

RE: How not to sell your speakers , posted on April 26, 2021 at 04:51:53
grantv Manufacturer Posts: 7728 Location: B.C. Joined: January 15, 2002	No doubt, was more in humor than anything. I have a hunch there may be issues with the speakers.

RE: barn find by definition, posted on April 26, 2021 at 04:54:01
grantv Manufacturer Posts: 7728 Location: B.C. Joined: January 15, 2002	Agree, wonder about the condition... nice old Corvette...

Asking only $500 I would imagine..., posted on April 26, 2021 at 07:08:53
Jonesy Audiophile Posts: 3157 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Joined: September 1, 2005 Contributor Since: March 1, 2018	that dust has settled on the membranes. But probably a good deal if you knew how to clean them up. Sad like you say though. Especially if they were just sitting there during what appears to have been some sort of clean up or renovation. Cheers! Jonesy "I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."

RE: How not to sell your speakers , posted on April 27, 2021 at 08:57:20
ketchup Audiophile Posts: 622 Location: Pennsylvania Joined: February 29, 2004	But that can be exactly how you want to buy your speakers. A lot of people might dismiss them due to the dust, but they may be in perfectly operating condition and only need a little cleanup. Since many people are turned off by their appearance, the owner might consider selling them for less due to little interest.

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