CS, you may have used the term "new" just as a separation from the outlet speakers, but note that the outlet speakers are also "new", but possibly with a slight cosmetic defect. As it is, I'd suggest Option 4, but from the outlet in view of your tight budget. Although there're no guarantees, many who've ordered through the outlet have been pleasantly surprised when they were shipped in a shorter than estimated time(e.g. shorter than the 4 and 3 weeks shown for cherry M60s and VP100s).


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