Bigdnfay1 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I think we've all had some sort of disappointment in our second hand experiences. I once received a 70 pound amp shipped in a ragged box and only peanuts as packing material. Thank the audio gods it was not damaged in any way. Worked perfectly. I guess I was lucky. Big D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Once again I ask if there were photos of the unit offered before your purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 It's amazing in this day of the awesome smartphone point and shoot photos that many people can't seem to take anything but really fuzzy pictures of their equipment that conveniently hides many flaws! I can look at a dozen pictures and still be surprised by what I get. I've also bought some beautiful equipment that sounded horrible. I was going to recap anyway but it was definitely misrepresented. If it is 40+ years old and they say it has been "serviced" I factor in the fact that I will likely have to have it rebuilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I avoid that by skipping vintage electronics unless I want to spend the additional time and money rebuilding. Safe to assume it will need to be done I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 54 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: Once again I ask if there were photos of the unit offered before your purchase? Yes there were photos, but of course angles of photos can hide anything if someone so desires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Congrats on getting the guy to fork over some cash for his lack of care and honesty. Though I have not bought on Audiogon for a number of years, I used to all the time. Good feedback is very important over there and most people will do what it takes to keep in good standing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 1 hour ago, joessportster said: Yes there were photos, but of course angles of photos can hide anything if someone so desires. A talented photographer could even make Jim look good 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 This just goes along with my theory/belief on how a big chunk of our society doesn't want to be accountable for their actions on so many levels. And amidst that same group, their sense of entitlement. Like the snooty waiter said in Ferris Bueler's Day off...."I weep for the future". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 37 minutes ago, avguytx said: This just goes along with my theory/belief on how a big chunk of our society doesn't want to be accountable for their actions on so many levels. And amidst that same group, their sense of entitlement. Like the snooty waiter said in Ferris Bueler's Day off...."I weep for the future". I must agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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