My Story of the Koetsu Tiger Eye

Posted by Seadog (A) on April 23, 2012 at 06:11:31

Caveat Emptor or If is too good to be true, it likely is.

Bought a lightly used Koestu Platinum Tiger Eye listed on AudioGon. This $13,000.00 USD cartridge was available for under $5,000.00 USD including shipping from Singapore, Customs, & PayPal fees. The day that the Tiger Arrived I was somewhat surprised that the UPS delivery man just left the package on my front porch – No Signature Required. Odd for a $5, 000.00 USD purchase.

I opened the package and there is was – bright & shiny – beautiful. And, then I made my 2nd mistake. I mounted it with precise care. So far so good! Then I lower the TT arm onto an LP I was quite familiar with and…horrible. One channel did not function at all. The one that did function sounded like those tin can telephones linked by a piece of taught string.

Was it me? Did I somehow mount it wrong? Off to visit a good friend who also owns a VPI Aries 2 Extended with a 12.7i arm. Switched out his wand for mine – even worse.

Now the battle with PayPal begins. After filing with PayPal, I wrote to Joe and explained the situation. He said that he would have to consult with a local Koetsu dealer in Singapore before offering a settlement. I replied to his email, “Do what you like. PayPal will handle it from here.”

…I hope that PayPal will.

Christopher

Qui tacet consentit.

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Topic - My Story of the Koetsu Tiger Eye - Seadog 06:11:31 04/23/12 (20)

1st Update - Claim Status - Seadog 11:34:11 04/29/12 (2)

RE: 1st Update - Claim Status - Mel 11:35:40 04/30/12 (1)

RE: 1st Update - Claim Status - Tuesday May 8 Deadline - Seadog 15:11:24 05/03/12 (0)

glad to know Singapore is still rockin' - beach cruiser 00:59:26 04/24/12 (0)

You have major league stones - Biff 13:58:39 04/23/12 (1)

yeah.. five large is way too much to just fling into the air and hope.... - Elizabeth 14:39:26 04/23/12 (0)

RE: My Story of the Koetsu Tiger Eye - Lew 08:00:46 04/23/12 (4)

RE: My Story of the Koetsu Tiger Eye - Seadog 09:24:11 04/23/12 (3)

Good luck - Lew 14:55:55 04/23/12 (2)

RE: Good luck - apoman60612 19:47:13 04/23/12 (1)

Scary idea,... - Lew 10:10:36 04/24/12 (0)

RE: My Story of the Koetsu Tiger Eye - AudioSoul 07:33:31 04/23/12 (8)

RE: My Story of the Koetsu Tiger Eye - Seadog 09:00:55 04/23/12 (7)

RE: My Story of the Koetsu Tiger Eye - AudioSoul 11:18:40 04/23/12 (0)

RE: My Story of the Koetsu Tiger Eye - Mel 10:57:13 04/23/12 (5)

The Official PayPal Policy - I am protected & will keep you all up-to-date - Seadog 15:07:41 04/24/12 (4)

RE: The Official PayPal Policy - I am protected & will keep you all up-to-date - Mel 04:58:27 04/25/12 (3)

RE: The Official PayPal Policy - I am protected & will keep you all up-to-date - Seadog 12:43:32 04/25/12 (2)

RE: The Official PayPal Policy - I am protected & will keep you all up-to-date - Mel 13:23:33 04/25/12 (1)

RE: The Official PayPal Policy - I am protected & will keep you all up-to-date - Seadog 17:19:14 04/25/12 (0)

My Story of the Koetsu Tiger Eye

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