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RE: buying electrostatics on eBay, beware

Posted by StevieRay (A) on October 7, 2014 at 17:21:02

In Reply to: buying electrostatics on eBay, beware posted by digda_beat on October 7, 2014 at 16:44:42:

Beware of buying used electrostatics ANYWHERE, not just ebay.

Any Quad ESL that is -- you can just about bet your butt that they will need rebuilding. And why not, after 25 years or more?

Maybe, just maybe you can find some ESL-63's later that still work, but it's still a matter of time before they need attention, especially if you like to crank them even a little.

For an original ESL (57), KNOW they will REQUIRE a rebuild, and at a minimum will require ~$1200 or more of your hard earned money (assuming you do a lot of the cosmetic work and do everything but rebuild the panels). You may even find a pair of them that seem to play fine, but you will not know the true potential until they are refurbished.

Bottom line -- only buy Quads with the intent on having to spend some money. Do your homework; know what the cost is.

And people REALLY think they are worth >$1000 if not rebuilt? BaWhaahaha! I got my ESL's for $275 plus the cost of driving 8 hours each way and a hotel room! And then spent ~$2k for the rebuild. Worth every penny and are beautiful!

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