opusk2k9 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Up for sale are a pair of Klipsch Cornwalls. I know the original owner who bought them in 1974. They sound great. They are walnut finish and have on;y a few light scratches on the cabinets that you don't even notice unless you look for them. These are in great shape inside and out. As many of you know Klipsch speakers are very efficient and are popular with tube amps owner's. The serial #'s are 20T711 & 20T712. Chances are good if you are looking at this add you know what these are. This is an opportunity to own a pair in excellent condition. https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ele/6148252942.html No affiliation. They look very nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 T = 1979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Photos from listing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayu969 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Is $800 a "reasonable" price for a pair in this shape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Very much so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 3 hours ago, jayu969 said: Is $800 a "reasonable" price for a pair in this shape? If these were close to me, I would jump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I would ask that much for my 1969 ones with new components and a refurbished B-2 Network as of 1983, so yes, good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayu969 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Thanks for the confirmations...going to pursue them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Good luck. You might offer a small deposit by PayPal to encourage the seller to hold them until you see them, otherwise they're likely to go to the first person who shows up with the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayu969 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Good suggestion.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 If you know the original owner, isn't calling and saying I'll take them deposit enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 No. The Craigslist poster knows the original owner, not the OP, who quoted the listing. In any case, I would still suggest contacting the seller to hold the speakers for a reasonable time. Twice I have personally spoken to well known forum members to "accept" offers only to find out that faster cash, or more cash, negated my acceptance. I would not be duped a third time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff. Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 DizRotus is correct. And it is a heart-breaking lesson. The "kid" I bought my CF-3's from said "I could have got more for them, but fast nickels are better than slow dimes." At 51 years old I had never heard that! First one past the gate wins or first come, first serve would be another way to put it. The pair of Forte ii's I just picked up a week ago were "being held until Monday after work" for me. When I arrived after a two and a half hour drive, one way, the guy told me "someone was supposed to be there the day before, AND the other guy didn't show today." He told me upon arrival he had such a huge response he wasn't answering or returning calls. So I made a five hour road trip on faith and only fate provided a favourable outcome. A lot of people are doing EMT's now, but sight unseen I am not a big fan of that. I took an afternoon off work a year or so back to snag a pair of CW2's for a song that I knew would be gone regardless of any "assurance" from the seller. Once again, fate and fast action were the only two contributing factors to success. Drove two hours for a gun collection a couple years back only to knock on the guys door and have him tell me it was sold. Had the same thing happen for a set of winter tires come to think of it... On the other hand, I have held an item, in this case a JVC RC M90 (the holy grail of boomboxes) for a "kid" who maintained constant communication with me for two weeks. He drove two and a half hours each way with his mother along for the ride to pick up his prize. I know what it means to realize a dream and wanted to share that. I have been burnt by no-shows, but I still honour the first to commit to buy. It sits better with what is left of my conscious. Effective, and constant, communication is a game changer. Talk in person, make the call, right up until the sale is complete. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Whether a buyer or seller, I recommend a nominal $25-$50 PayPal deposit. Such a deposit should hold the item for a stated time, such as 48 hours. Nothing can prevent disappointments if you're dealing with dishonorable individuals, but good faith deposits help to avoid sellers' disappointments from "no-shows" and buyers' disappointments from losing out to earlier arrivals. Or, . . . you're free to be like Blanche DuBois, who " . . . always depended on the kindness of strangers." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayu969 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 No phone number and I am following up via email on a frequent basis. Hoping to hear back soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 On 5/28/2017 at 1:02 PM, geoff. said: I have been burnt by no-shows, but I still honour the first to commit to buy. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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