314carpenter Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Not affiliated. https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ele/d/brookfield-klipsch-forte-speakers/6844674712.html Last week a pair of Forte II walnut was listed for the same price and were gone in 48 hours. Drop $off these and I expect the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imsjry Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 So what are decent Forte i’s going for these days? Is $600 fair? Or would most of you hold out for the ii’s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imsjry Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Deleted by author. Can’t believe those sold that quickly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
314carpenter Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 46 minutes ago, Imsjry said: Deleted by author. Can’t believe those sold that quickly!! I tried to give the heads up to move on them expeditiously. I usually watch for these listings, and from what I have been seeing, when they are priced correctly and have no condition issues, these things do not sit. So now for those who missed out, the waiting begins again. I prefer not to wait, buy what is available, and upgrade my collection as I go, selling what I don't use anymore as I replace what I have with better stuff. In my opinion, you are better off if you own Forte II, and if you can fit them in your space and budget, Chorus, Cornwall, Lascala, Belle, Khorn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imsjry Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Guess I thought 700 for 1s with no upgrades seemed high! My search continues I guess 😢 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow#422 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 @Imsjry Exercising some buying restraint usually pays off in the long term. YMMV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
314carpenter Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Yes, plus we we don't know what the accepted offer was. From what I have seen locally, I thought $450 was a bottom# if they have some issues. Those tend to sit a while. YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
314carpenter Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 They are back again. I inserted the new link above. Sale must have fell through or something. No price drop though. I do think the asking price is high, however someone interested could still make a realistic offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imsjry Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 What would realistic be in your opinion? Just curious as I’m interested but really looking for a pair of ii’s. Thanks for heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
314carpenter Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Range of $450-$750 not including extremes. Condition dictates final. You can always wait longer. If you really are interested, you should be having discussions with him. Ask him questions. I personally would want history and many quality pics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W27 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Imsjry said: What would realistic be in your opinion? Just curious as I’m interested but really looking for a pair of ii’s. Thanks for heads up. Wouldn’t hurt to offer him $500. Maybe he’ll take it, maybe he’ll counter somewhere in between. If you buy them right you could use them until you find your Forte II’s then sell them for what you’ve got in them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
314carpenter Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 That's how I got in the mess I'm in with speakers all aver the place, LOL 😉 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W27 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 19 minutes ago, 314carpenter said: That's how I got in the mess I'm in with speakers all aver the place, LOL 😉 I think that’s what happened to most of us lol I always say I’m going to sell something when I buy new stuff. Rarely happens. The girlfriend has no idea how much gear I’ve got wrapped up in closets. In fact I think I’ve forgotten half of what’s in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imsjry Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Contacted the guy and they sold for $700. My Forte search in the Midwest continues.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 5 hours ago, Imsjry said: Contacted the guy and they sold for $700. My Forte search in the Midwest continues.... You don't know how luck you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imsjry Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 6 hours ago, Woofers and Tweeters said: You don't know how luck you are Curious what you mean by that? Do you not like the Forte 1's or just not the price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Forte is one of my favorite. 700 for Forte II in mint condition is not a bad price, but not a great deal. Add a few more dollars and it's in the Chorus II range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 8 hours ago, Imsjry said: Curious what you mean by that? Do you not like the Forte 1's or just not the price? In time, great deals can come along. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imsjry Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Ah ok makes sense. I've just started my search for Forte's and seems like only one's I've seen are $700+ no matter if they are the 1's or ii's. Certainly not a lot out there at least compared to the KG series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyBob Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 and keep an open mind. I was looking for Cornwalls and brought a pair of LaScalas home. .........so, I had wait 6 months and make a 4000 mile road trip to pick them up... I was going there anyway. Well worth the wait and effort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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