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I would find out if he is the original owner. They could be a little on the warm side (stolen)?
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I agree with Eric that the price seems fair but only if you wanted all of the speakers/stands offered. Fifty percent of retail is not necessarily a bargain in the used market. However, if you have a chance to listen to them before buying and you do not have to pay for shipping, the deal looks a little better. I have bought used audio equipment before and had no regrets. Good luck!
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Well, I got a chance to go over and have a listen and look and WOW... I am impressed. I ended up picking them up and taking them home. They are in very good condition, aside from one driver in the center channel has a dent. I figured aside from that, they are a bargain and sound great. He even threw in a radioshack SPL meter for $20 that is $50 on their website, and all of his monster cable speaker cable for free. Then he wanted to sell his Denon 3805 for $350. It was one deal after the other, but I didn't end up buying the receiver. I currently have a Yamaha RX-V659 that I bought a year or two ago due to good reviews about sound quality. I'm wondering if it's worth it to pick up the Denon 3805, and if it'd be much of an upgrade at all. Something to think about I guess. Thank you everyone for your replies, it ended up being less sketchy than I figured. 
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Excellent! Now stick around. We will want some news once you're all settled in and get REALLY impressed!
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Rick
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Jeez! Is he getting all new equipment, or has he just regained his senses and is so fed up with this "money pit" hobby that he's bailing out of it? (P.S. Hope it's not because he's in dire financial straights.  )
Jack
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(P.S. Hope it's not because he's in dire financial straights. ) That was my thought. Good job tykbr, you can rest easy and save the $350 although the 3805 is slightly more powerfull you will most likely not notice much of a difference. Having said that, is there another room you could use the Yamaha in and still pick up the Denon. That is a good price, not great but good, for reference refurb 3805's are selling for about $500-700.
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Wow, nice deal... I guess a nasty divorce could drive a person to sell his/her beloved audio equipment. :: shudders::
The sailor does not pray for wind, he learns to sail. --Lindborg
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There was a divorce involved. But it's not my place.
I just hope I helped him out as much as he helped me out.
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It would be really cool if he was selling HER stuff so cheap!
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