leerocker Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 I'm patiently awaiting a good deal on a nice used pair of cornwalls because my newly-aquired Academy needs some company..what should i expect to spend if I am not in a rush? Thanks! Quote
wuzzzer Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Price ranges I've seen lately have been from $500 to 800. Of course some go for less and some go for more. Quote
Mighty Favog Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 There's a pair of CW 1's around me for $1,200 but I think that's a bit much. http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ele/3454670351.html Quote
Moderators Youthman Posted January 17, 2013 Moderators Posted January 17, 2013 Yeah, I was thinking $600 would be a good buy if you are willing to be patient. Pgavin sold a pair not too long ago in MINT shape for I believe $650. They had a beautiful finish that the previous owner had redone. Quote
finallygotmyheresies Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 I would consider myself lucky if I were to find a pair for less than $800. Deals for less than that havent been lasting too long. Quote
leerocker Posted January 18, 2013 Author Posted January 18, 2013 thanks everyone. my plan is to be patient, but we' ll see how that goes [] Quote
Moderators Youthman Posted January 18, 2013 Moderators Posted January 18, 2013 I would consider myself lucky if I were to find a pair for less than $800. Deals for less than that havent been lasting too long.Correct...deals like that last many times less than one hour. A good Craigslist app or list alert (I use both) will help. Quote
hugeroost Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Youth, could you elaborate on the app and alert, can you set the alert for your area only, how does that work. Does the name Robert Marve ring a bell ? football player from Tampa Plant that went to U of Miami, thats where I played ball and met him a few times, i"m alot older though...Roost Quote
Moderators Youthman Posted January 18, 2013 Moderators Posted January 18, 2013 I bought cPro Craigslist app for iPhone. My android phone I used Craigsnotifica . You search for a keyword "klipsch" and select what locations to search for (I search the 4 closest areas) and my phone notifies me when a new post is listed. Same thing for list-alert.com exept it sends an email Quote
runninshine Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Lee Rocker, are you still slapping that dog house bass?...........J/k. Quote
colterphoto1 Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 5 bills should buy you operational Cornwalls, that's always been a pretty accepted price. Goes up from there based on condition, veneer, hot-rodding etc. Distance plays a big role as the loudspeakers get past 'car sized' as transport becomes a considerable cost. You might be willing to pay up to a couple hundred bucks more if they're in your back yard vs a 3-state trip. Depends on what your time is worth as well, I've been known to take crazy trips to pick up a pair of speakers. Flew to FL and rented a van to get my 1963 cornwalls. Quote
colterphoto1 Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 that $1200 pair in Cincinnati with gorgeous veneer and minty cane grilles? - if the sides look as nice as the tops - totally worth it imho. Quote
leerocker Posted January 19, 2013 Author Posted January 19, 2013 years back i had no issues with travelling for a good score but with two small kids and a pregnant wife i am much less mobile these days. thanks for the info and i will continue to check for a good deal in my region. And just maybe someone on the forum will see this someday who has what im looking for Quote
farias Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 Paid 750 for CII last year. Prices are going up and $1000 or more is not unheard of in the last 3 months. Quote
Mighty Favog Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 that $1200 pair in Cincinnati with gorgeous veneer and minty cane grilles? - if the sides look as nice as the tops - totally worth it imho. They're not on Craigslist anymore but they are on e-Bay for the same price. Clicky Quote
leerocker Posted January 21, 2013 Author Posted January 21, 2013 Very nice. Exceeds my budget and pretty far from NH, but still very nice. Love the cane grills. Quote
Awsom71 Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 My brother in law picked up a real nice pair from the guy I bought my Belles from for $475.00 There is a place in town here that has a real nice set for $750.00 ...Hi on Fi located in Dewitt, NY Quote
leerocker Posted February 5, 2013 Author Posted February 5, 2013 Picked up a pair of 1984 cornwalls w/ cane grills only an hour away! Cabinets are in perfect condition. Grills could use recovering to be perfect (and straightening out - corners are bowing) but are in fine shape - no tears or anything like that. Price: $350 Thanks for all of the replies. I'm a happy camper. Once I re-read the many posts explaining how to post pictures I'll give it a shot. Quote
Rivernuggets Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Excellent find and great price. Congrats! Sure thing we'd love to see pics. Quote
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