The History Kid Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 So, apparently...most people in the part of the country I'm in either really love their Klipsch, or have never even heard of it. It's really depressing, as Craigslist frequently yields no results. I was wondering, is there a definitive way to determine how genuine or legit a Klipsch product is on eBay? Is it safe to say that most personal-sales are safe bets? (i.e. not B-Products) What kind of things can I look for to figure out if something is a good deal or not? I have not yet purchased any Klipsch products online, always new...but I'm looking for some of the older lines to finish off a system. Any feedback is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Search Tempest is a large search engine that will find products in a 1000 mile radius. I am not saying drive a 1000 miles but widen your search beyond the local area. A lot of the Ebay stuff is legit. Just do your homework and ask the right question before buying something and use Paypal. This way you can get your money back if the item is not as descrided on Ebay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Ah great, another engine to try. Maybe it'll yield some better results. Are there any other questions to ask other than determining condition, and verifying that the serial sticker is in tact (along with original purchase location)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 E-bay is a crap shoot at best. If you have a specific concern about a specific purchase, post a link here and members will certainly critique them for you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steven1963 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) I was always under the impression that 'B' products were new items that couldn't be sold as new - that they had a flaw of some sort. If that is true, then that is not an issue for you when looking for some of the older lines to finish off your system. Do you have a specific piece in mind that you would like to share with us? The nature of your question is rather general and without specifics it makes it kinda hard for someone on this site to give advice as far as what to look for or what questions to ask. As far as Ebay goes, I've had good success picking up some vintage gear I wanted. I asked questions where necessary and although on some of the items I bid more than maybe I could have gotten them for, they were exactly as described when I received them. So the price was right...for me. You can get your money back if the item you buy isn't what was described. Look for sellers that have sold alot of items and have ratings that are 99% or higher. Edited August 1, 2014 by Steven1963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Gotcha. I don't have anything particular I'm watching right now, just have heard horror stories and wanted to avoid a bad experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 IF, Do you know what you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 What older lines are you looking for, RF-7s or something older like heritage? Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 E-bay is a crap shoot at best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 I'm looking for an RC-3 II and an RS-3 II pair to round off my RF-3's. I have an RC-52 II and a pair of RS-42 II's now, but I'd like to round the system off and get things sync'd a little better. It's a case of neuroticism. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Good to know. If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it everytime. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 A bump for this... I came across a speaker that has what appears to be a genuine label, but there's no signature that it's been inspected or tested. Should this raise any kind of suspicion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Good question, but hard to say....labels are tricky little devils. I have come across a few that have "no" signatures, but after looking at them very, very closely, you can sometimes make out something that has been there, an impression in the paper, etc. Hard to believe, but I think that some of them were actually signed in pencil, which I would have a hard time thinking any of the newer models would have....More than the label though, is there anything else about the speaker that might raise your question? Possible to open it up and look at the crossover? Just a thought.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hard to say based off the pictures. However, the drivers appear to be in absolute beautiful shape. The terminals appear to be fairly dusted, so my assumption would be that these haven't been messed with - at least not recently. Honestly, the entire speaker appears to be in good shape, no dents or dings. Is there a serial number structure that is followed on Reference speakers? Would that be something else to check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet_Hollow Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Aside from the unscrupulous retailer, or blatant differences between buyers' and sellers' definitions of a particular "quality"... the final hurdle when buying anything online is to link up with a seller that actually knows how to pack an item for shipment. Their is no best deal on an amp, TT, or speaker when it arrives (if at all) on your doorstep completely wrecked because some half-twit believed all that was needed between your item and a nuclear blast was news paper and masking tape. Edited September 26, 2014 by Quiet_Hollow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Don't you mean Duct Tape? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Shipment won't be much of an issue here as if it's a go-deal I'll be driving a couple hours to pick it up. The thing is, gas adds up...so I'm trying to make sure it's worth my while as it stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet_Hollow Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 ..BTY what's the point of a serial number? Why the fuss? With all the "B" stock floating around, and the 10-15 years of modifying that's encouraged in these parts, what does a legitimate serial number mean to you? A date at best? And what good is that? I know I'm sounding snark, but seriously, unless you have a very specific target in mind, "stock" is moot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 ..BTY what's the point of a serial number? Why the fuss? With all the "B" stock floating around, and the 10-15 years of modifying that's encouraged in these parts, what does a legitimate serial number mean to you? A date at best? And what good is that? I know I'm sounding snark, but seriously, unless you have a very specific target in mind, "stock" is moot. I guess I'm more just trying to make sure I'm not getting a sticker on it that says "Made in U.S.A." that's Made in China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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