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« on: November 18, 2010, 08:01:49 PM »
This local trolled me for several weeks claiming he was going to buy a receiver.  I made the mistake of following along and answering questions, sending detailed pics.  I took the equipment off the rack, cleaned it, and generally got it ready for delivery - he never showed. Avoid if contacted. 

Pepe

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« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2010, 08:52:06 PM »
Just wondering what his reason was.

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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2010, 08:57:40 PM »
That makes two of us. 

My take - if you were going to buy something from someone and decide not to, for whatever reason, just man up and say it - apologize and move on.  That is cool by me.  This guy just kept moving the date and providing excuses. 

Pepe

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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2010, 10:11:42 PM »
I've only bought 2 items off Craigslist, but nearly had a problem with the first. Unlike the hated "epray" there is no guarantee and most of the time you are driving a good distance and taking a chance that the seller will sell and the product will be as advertised. Both times I've drove over 2 hours one way and chanced it...there is no end to what we will do for OCCD!!!!!
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« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2010, 11:27:24 PM »
That's my email address, Pepe. I wasn't pulling your chain. I still intend on buying it.
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Re: Craigslist Buyer to Avoid - Ray a.k.a. rockitred800@yahoo.com>
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2010, 01:34:50 AM »
Shoot the mother f**ker, then sign him up for some gay porn sites... ;D ;D ;D

Sorry SD if your serious.   ;D

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« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2010, 01:44:57 AM »
Serious? No. Half schwasted? Guilty.

I've had some lousy CL experiences. The Polk RT400's recently.

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« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2010, 10:05:18 AM »
I don't know if it was the same guy, but I had the exact same situation with a receiver I was trying to sell on craigslist.  I sent the guy my cell number so we could set up a meet, and he proceeded to message me constantly for 2-3 months without ever following through.  Finally I just quit responding.  What an asshole.
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2010, 10:39:00 AM »
SD - you bastard,  scared me for a minute!

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« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2010, 12:31:42 PM »
Nothing beat when I drove an hour and a half for an SX 1050 only to get a phone call from the guy saying he is giving it to his uncle.


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« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2010, 03:42:33 PM »
I, personally, have never had a problem with CL.  In fact, that's how I became familiar with Vintage Hi-Fi and this forum.  CL, in some ways, is better than eBay, because you get a "face to face" with the seller and can inspect the item before purchase.

My only negative Internet buying experience was with eBay.  I received a unit with a damaged faceplate because of lousy packing.  The seller claimed it was packaged properly, even after I sent pics of the damage.  I got a replacement faceplate from EncompassParts.com and left negative feedback.

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« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2010, 06:17:00 PM »
(Bill:  Denon AVP-8000 -> classic - great preamp)

I just received a Yamaha receiver from an ebay seller.  Seller shipped it in the original box.  I do not understand why people do that!  ...the original box was neve meant to ship the unit by itself, IMO - it was optimized for factory to distribution center movement stacked in pallets.   This one made it to me ok,  but that box is done - the styrofoam templates are in pieces.  Ship box-in-a-box!

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« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2010, 07:59:46 PM »
Just request it...I know I've got alot in factory box items lately and the cheapest way to do it is to surround the factory box with heavy brown wrap...works like a charm and no need for an extra box!!! Doesn't destroy the outside graphics!!!
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« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2010, 09:41:51 PM »
Shoot the mother f**ker, then sign him up for some gay porn sites... ;D ;D ;D

I like the way you think!
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« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2010, 11:43:47 PM »
(Bill:  Denon AVP-8000 -> classic - great preamp)

Thank you.  It was an eBay score @ 12% of original retail.  Spotless.  There IS a God in heaven.
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