Scully Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I have a pair of Forte II speakers that I am trying to understand what they are worth. I came across this Forum so hopefully someone can help me. I bought them new in 1990 and just recently put them back in their original boxes. I would appreciate someone's help to see what a fair asking price would be for these speakers. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchman12001 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 $500 - $800 depending on location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Thank you! I really appreciate the help. I am in the Atlanta area so I will see where I can possibly list them for sale. I have put them back up in the original boxes and factory packing material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman1 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Atlanta is a great resale market for Klipsch. Being they’re black can be a slight deduction but if you have the original cardboard boxes that’s a plus. If I didn’t already have a set along with heresy ii, chorus and chorus ii. I’d save you the hassle of posting them at all. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Thanks. They are back in their original boxes and packing material. I'm glad I saved them all these years. Any suggestion as to where I should list these once I decide on a firm price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman1 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I have good results on Craigslist. Others use Facebook but I’m not on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincolnstang Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Sent you a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 On 7/25/2020 at 9:07 AM, Scully said: I have a pair of Forte II speakers that I am trying to understand what they are worth. since you have the boxes , the badges , grilles , and all are intact ---1000$ ,and you can post these on this forum , in the garage section, -you're the 1st owner , this is a plus - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Thank you. I really appreciate the help with these speakers. I didn't know where to start and I'm glad I found this forum. I just need to make a decision on a fair price and post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makos Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 The woofers look a little rough in your pictures, compared to the overall cosmetics. You might want to take better pictures or clarify any issues they may have. GLWS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxman Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 13 hours ago, makos said: The woofers look a little rough in your pictures, compared to the overall cosmetics. You might want to take better pictures or clarify any issues they may have. GLWS Agreed. There are a lot of pluses that have been mentioned, but the photos you posted do not tell the whole story. Condition is a big factor to their value. If they were mint I'd easily see them going for top dollar considering the other pluses mentioned. If they are in need of repair, that changes the value potentially a lot. I'm not in the market, but before I made a 4 or 5 hour drive, I'd have to see more than what you posted to pay more than $500. At $500, someone could just hope for the best based on the other pluses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Thanks to both of you for your input. I tried to upload better pictures but the files are too big. The last thing I want to do is waste someones time or money. I have not experienced any issues with these speakers and would like to sell them and hopefully make someone a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W27 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I believe you just need to clean the the rubber on those and they’ll shine like knew. The Forte have inverted surrounds on the woofer that are dust magnets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, W27 said: I believe you just need to clean the the rubber on those and they’ll shine like knew. The Forte have inverted surrounds on the woofer that are dust magnets. Good idea -------clean your speakers , before posting an ad ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch1 Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Are these still available? Interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 14, 2022 Moderators Share Posted December 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Hutch1 said: Are these still available? Interested I doubt it, but welcome to the Forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 On 7/28/2020 at 6:01 PM, Scully said: Thank you. I really appreciate the help with these speakers. I didn't know where to start and I'm glad I found this forum. I just need to make a decision on a fair price and post. I just sold my 1 owner pair of forte II in clear Oak, circa 1992. They were mint like yours with original boxes. Sold for $1,000.00 to a forum member. I would list yours at 1K and go no less than $850.00 GLWS and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 You guys are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godataloss Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 On 7/28/2020 at 2:33 PM, OO1 said: since you have the boxes , the badges , grilles , and all are intact ---1000$ ,and you can post these on this forum , in the garage section, -you're the 1st owner , this is a plus - I would start at $1200 and gauge the response. Atlanta is a huge metro area. I always prefer to start high on CL and Marketplace as it limits responses from flippers and low ballers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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