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Re: EPIC 80 v.2 PRICE
terzaghi #335583 01/25/11 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted By: terzaghi
I personally wouldn't pay anything for them if I couldn't listen to them first.


I have purchased used speakers from Audiogon before without listening to them. Maybe I just got lucky, but I had no problems.

Re: EPIC 80 v.2 PRICE
davidsch #335589 01/25/11 01:19 PM
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I've bought speakers through ebay and audiogon without listening and have never had any issues so I'm not too worried about that. I examined these speakers very closely and they look perfect. I didn't open them up so yes there's a chance there is something wrong but I'm not concerned about that in this sale.

There are a number of other variables to consider in any sale. This situation looks OK. My issue is price. His opening bid on ebay is $1400 and his bin is $1750. He emailed me yesterday to tell me some other people are interested and would I go $1500. My offer right now is $1200 so we're still a ways apart.

I'm back in Austin on Friday so if they are still available, I'll see what he'll take. I won't go over $1300 and if no one buys them, I think he'll take that or less.

Re: EPIC 80 v.2 PRICE
cgolf #335609 01/25/11 06:36 PM
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Sounds like a good plan.

Re: EPIC 80 v.2 PRICE
cgolf #335610 01/25/11 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted By: cgolf


There are a number of other variables to consider in any sale. This situation looks OK. My issue is price. His opening bid on ebay is $1400 and his bin is $1750. He emailed me yesterday to tell me some other people are interested and would I go $1500. My offer right now is $1200 so we're still a ways apart.

I'm back in Austin on Friday so if they are still available, I'll see what he'll take. I won't go over $1300 and if no one buys them, I think he'll take that or less.


+1, good plan.

Was this seller a car salesman? His tactics feel a little like we're sitting in a showroom. Maybe I'm misreading this, but from the opening this-is-the-price-oops-no-it's-just-an-opening-bid shenanigans to this new there's-another-buyer game, well, it all seems a little like buying a car at a sleazy dealership. wink Not that you can't win, just that patience is definitely needed.

He has a right to get the best price, I'm just on your side because you're here and he isn't. laugh

Still sounds like a good deal, and they're great speakers, just good luck dealing with the seller.

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Re: EPIC 80 v.2 PRICE
PeterChenoweth #335745 01/26/11 11:40 PM
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I don't want to beat this to death but I hate to give up what seems like a great deal on these speakers.

Even with the issues, it still seems like a great price. These are v2, look brand new but are a few years old so here's my estimate on worth:
M80s-$700
VP150-$300
QS8s-$300
EP500-$700

That's $2k but I have no idea so these prices may be way off.

He just raised his minimum on ebay to $1500. I asked him about that and he said he realized he was giving these away even at $1500 or even at the bin of $1750.

I'm going to look at them again on Friday if they don't sell and are still available.

Re: EPIC 80 v.2 PRICE
cgolf #335746 01/26/11 11:43 PM
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Dude is totally jerking your chain. I understand the desire to get a good deal, and I'm sure this is killing you, but I would watch out for further scamminess from this guy.


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Re: EPIC 80 v.2 PRICE
Ken.C #335748 01/26/11 11:55 PM
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I would watch the auction website, Axiom has killer deals on brand new V2 speakers from time to time, you might be able to put a system togethor over time that will have a warranty.


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Re: EPIC 80 v.2 PRICE
SirQuack #335760 01/27/11 02:05 AM
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If he is "giving them away" at $1500 or $1750 then how come they are still up for sale on ebay...?


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Re: EPIC 80 v.2 PRICE
terzaghi #335795 01/27/11 03:09 PM
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Just tell the dude you have 1400 cash. You'll buy them for that amount, but only after you have had a chance to test them to make sure there is nothing wrong with them. (not to listen to them to find out if you like the way they sound). That is a fair price. To try and "get the best deal" has about the same moral aptitude as someone trying to rip off a buyer. Buying / selling is a two way street. Tire kicking low ballers have as much integrity as scammers.

Re: EPIC 80 v.2 PRICE
michael_d #335814 01/27/11 05:23 PM
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$1400 is where I started and I would still go that much. Don't know if he'll drop from $1500 or not. I have owned all the Axiom speakers so I don't need to listen to them to hear how they sound, only to hear them to make sure they work OK. He doesn't have any electronics so I'm going to have to take my own.

This can be a win win for both of us, especially if these don't sell on ebay again. smile

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