Rivernuggets Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Seller has agreed to my lower offer but I'm second in line. Will know tomorrow morning if the first dude purchases or passes. https://madison.craigslist.org/ele/d/klipsch-chorus-ii-vintage/6486442393.html I had to tell someone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I'm listening to mine right now. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 47 minutes ago, Rivernuggets said: I had to tell someone! ...and very much appreciated, I just scooped them up! Kidding of course.......Good luck Lyle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 6 hours ago, TasDom said: I just scooped them up! You should have seen my bug out eyes - you got me for two seconds Billy....even looked at your location thinking "he doesn't live in Wisconsin, does he?". Doh! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 7 hours ago, oldtimer said: I'm listening to mine right now. Good luck! Thanks! I'm hoping the guy can't believe the size of them and has to pass. Or they won't fit in his car. Something! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I hope it works out for you. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: I hope it works out for you. Thanks! I check Craigslist often but these were posted for three days before I noticed. Cross them fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 9 hours ago, Rivernuggets said: I had to tell someone! I'm glad you told me. I won't tell anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I would have been afraid that I'd jinx the deal if I posted about them prior to receiving them. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Didn't hear back from the seller but the ad has been deleted. Oh well. Anyone have a pair of Chorus IIs in Oak Oil they'd like to sell? Actually looking for a single to be used as a center with the four I already own. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Sorry you missed out! If I find something I'm really interested in I usually don't discuss price until I'm standing in front of it, sometimes it's hard for a seller to turn down an offer when the cash is right there in front of them, especially if they've already had a lot of tire kickers or no show flakes. Doesn't sound like this would have helped you in this situation though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Bummer...at least you still have the original 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/10/2018 at 7:34 AM, CECAA850 said: I would have been afraid that I'd jinx the deal if I posted about them prior to receiving them. Good luck! I was hoping the good vibes would aid in getting them. Next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/10/2018 at 4:27 PM, jjptkd said: Sorry you missed out! If I find something I'm really interested in I usually don't discuss price until I'm standing in front of it, sometimes it's hard for a seller to turn down an offer when the cash is right there in front of them, especially if they've already had a lot of tire kickers or no show flakes. Doesn't sound like this would have helped you in this situation though. I see what you're saying. At the same time I've had decent luck confirming with the seller "I'll be there with xx amount in cash". That method has helped me secure past sales, sometimes when other Craigslisters are in front of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/10/2018 at 5:26 PM, Ceptorman said: Bummer...at least you still have the original 4 Yes, take stock in what you have. Or my Mom's words, "Mustn't be piggy." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Lyle, Are you certain the other guy showed up with cash? Would it hurt to confirm? I ALWAYS offer a small non refundable PayPal deposit to hold an item for an agreed to time. If the deal falls through for any reason, the seller keeps the deposit. You can still negotiate or pull out after seeing the item, but you’re protected against a faster buyer with cash, and the seller is protected against a no show. I insist upon the same as a seller. If a prospective buyer is unwilling, I make it clear the item will be sold to the first person with cash. This was learned the hard way. Twice I accepted sellers’ offers only to later learn faster, or more, cash had beaten me. Sad to say, both sellers were well known forum members. For a nominal sum the seller buys an option to purchase for a stated and agreed to time period. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 9 hours ago, DizRotus said: Are you certain the other guy showed up with cash? Would it hurt to confirm? No I haven't confirmed. Just noticed the ad is gone. The seller was keeping interested buyers in order, and giving each the option to pass before moving to the next. I'll drop the seller an email. Your Paypal scenario is a great idea Neil. I'll try it with future CL transactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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