t-man Posted June 10, 2001 Share Posted June 10, 2001 Anybody here interested in a classifieds post on the this BB? I'm so sick of checking Ebay, audioreview, etc... for used Klipsch. Seeing as how we are all a big happy family here, wouldn't it be nice peace of mind to trade each other our equipment! I would feel much more comfy purchasing a high dollar vintage Klipsch speaker from the forum. We could limit sales to USED equip only, and not allow those "ebay dealers" to participate with their unopenned UBID crap. That would also prevent competition with Klipsch's dealers since we would only be selling used stuff. Sound good? T-man ------------------ KG 5.5 (mains) KG 2.2v (center) KG 1 (rears) KSW-12 (sub) Denon AVR 681/1601 Toshiba SD-3109 DVD Kenwood LVD700 LD Sony CD changer Sony 27" Trinitron Sony PLX I 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myram Posted June 10, 2001 Share Posted June 10, 2001 Sounds like a good idea to me......that way we could all know what is available from people we "know". Even though Ebay, Audioreview, Audiogon, Audioweb, and all the other classified sites are great sources for Klipsch speakers.....you really never know who you are dealing with. ------------------ Home Theater System: Klipsch Quartets - mains for both systems Klipsch KV3 - center Klipsch KG.5's - rear surrounds Klipsch KSW12 subwoofer Denon AVR-1601 Music System: Adcom GFA-555 Musical Concepts Modified NAD 1600 Pre/Tuner Sony C-67ES CD Player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Phare Posted June 10, 2001 Share Posted June 10, 2001 The classified section would be nice! It would be nice to be able to buy having some sense of confidence ( assumed ) in buying members of the boards systems. Would we be able to buy certain members crossovers and cat 5 interconnects thru the classifieds also or would it be limited to Klipsch gear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornEd Posted June 10, 2001 Share Posted June 10, 2001 While all but three of my speakers came from regional authorized dealers (within 250 miles), I purchased my C-7 and my last pair of KLF 30's from people who mentioned they had them for sale on this BB. Both transactions were a delight (except for FedEx & Mail Boxes, Etc.) but that was not the fault of the poster... a Hope, AR, native and German student of Mrs. PWK. The other fellow has a fishing boat, is as devoted a big Klipsch guy as you will find... and knows how to smoke his own fresh caught salmon. My point is finding lost Legends on this board is a great opportunity to know good people better. Obviously, commerce always has a potential downside, but I rather take a chance with someone (liberal, conservative or anarchist) that is willing to stand the objective scrutiny of this pack of nitpickers than some slicker waiting to pull my chain on ebay. Maybe we could do it informally on "Upgrading Older Speakers" since that is what is usually happening when someone is looking for a good home for an old Klipsch. After all, preserving a market for old Klipsch speakers builds a better word-of-mouth basis to attract new Klipsch sales. Avast ye connoisseurs of closeted Klipsches and SALE ON, me mateys! HornEd PS: I would not expect Klipsch to underwrite an ebay-like bid process... but a minimal haggle direct sale opportunity certainly has been pleasant for buyer and seller in my case... and no damage was made to authorized dealers since the purchases were for discontinued models. I certainly feel better about laying down big bucks for new speaks when I believe my old speaks retain real value to my ears AND my pocketbook. This message has been edited by HornEd on 06-10-2001 at 10:24 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BobG Posted June 10, 2001 Share Posted June 10, 2001 I've been waiting for this topic to come up. Talked to honorable Webmaster about the notion when we designed the original bb'd. I think it's a great idea, but we have some concerns about liability etc. No problem with all of you offering items and requesting private email contact. What with the new instant message features and other contact options, this forum offers all the tools. Probably best to keep Klipsch out of it on any formal level, but heck, it's an open forum. Your forum more than ours. Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Phare Posted June 10, 2001 Share Posted June 10, 2001 BobG- Does this mean Klipsch will not give a 90 day warranty for us buying off the board? How about free refinishing of cabinets? In seriousness though I think Klipsch can post a disclaimer so there is no confusion about liabillity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJT Posted June 10, 2001 Share Posted June 10, 2001 OK, lets get started, anyone in the New York tristate area have any Heritage Series speakers their willing to part with ? For sale and/or trade ? Joe T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted June 11, 2001 Author Share Posted June 11, 2001 Anybody want a pair of KG 5.2s in oak oil. I don't know about this guy or his veracity, but he's selling a pair for only $200 in the Chesapeak, VA area. Email vodka813@altavista.com for details. My spidey sense told me to pass on this one, but if you live local, it may be worth it for a trip to inspect. T-man ------------------ KG 5.5 (mains) KG 2.2v (center) KG 1 (rears) KSW-12 (sub) Denon AVR 681/1601 Toshiba SD-3109 DVD Kenwood LVD700 LD Sony CD changer Sony 27" Trinitron Sony PLX I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnysal Posted June 11, 2001 Share Posted June 11, 2001 I think a classifieds section would be great!...of course it would have to be a "klipsch makes no guarantess as to the accuracy or voracity of the posts on this classifieds section, it is for the use of...." but it would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenten Posted June 11, 2001 Share Posted June 11, 2001 Thanks BobG Another sign that Klipsch is considering our feelings and concerns. And that rules in my book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myram Posted June 11, 2001 Share Posted June 11, 2001 So is this something we are going to see in the near future? Is it going to be it's own forum within the BB? And of course Klipsch would be of no responsiblity to the transactions that take place, a simple disclaimer would take care of any and all liability. ------------------ Home Theater System: Klipsch Quartets - mains for both systems Klipsch KV3 - center Klipsch KG.5's - rear surrounds Klipsch KSW12 subwoofer Denon AVR-1601 Music System: Adcom GFA-555 Musical Concepts Modified NAD 1600 Pre/Tuner Sony C-67ES CD Player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick Posted June 12, 2001 Share Posted June 12, 2001 I think it would be a great idea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Blorry Posted June 12, 2001 Share Posted June 12, 2001 Well, in the immortal words of John Belushi: LET'S DOOOOIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted June 12, 2001 Author Share Posted June 12, 2001 In order for this to be worthwhile, I think we need to ask the fine folks at Klipsch BB to give us a discrete forum for this use. Otherwise, I will save no time searching EACH and EVERY forum for gear. That would be more time wasted than looking at EBAY. The people have spoken. T-man ------------------ KG 5.5 (mains) KG 2.2v (center) KG 1 (rears) KSW-12 (sub) Denon AVR 681/1601 Toshiba SD-3109 DVD Kenwood LVD700 LD Sony CD changer Sony 27" Trinitron Sony PLX I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted June 13, 2001 Share Posted June 13, 2001 WEll I am all in favour - as long as we keep it international. Greece loves Klipsch as much as any country out there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted June 13, 2001 Share Posted June 13, 2001 great! more speaker liquidity makes klipsch an even better value. kinda like companies directly offering their own traded stock. klipsch has got to be the hippest audio company around! ------------------ Klipsch KLF 30 (front), KLF C-7, Cornwall I (rear) Velodyne HGS-18 sub woofer Monsterbass 400 sub interconnects & Monster CX-2 biwire & Z-12 cable Marantz SR-8000 receiver Sony DVP-C650D cd/dvd player Sony Trinitron 27" stereo tv Toshiba hi-fi stereo vcr Technics dual cassette deck Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2000 digital cable box Boa's Listenin Lounge: Klipsch RF-3 (front), RC-3, cheap little Technics (rear) Monster MCX Biwires Sony STR-DE935 a/v receiver Kenwood KR-9600 AM/FM stereo receiver (vintage 1975) Russound AB-2 receiver switch to RF-3 Teac PD-D1200 5-disk cd changer Technics SL-1950 turntable/AT LS500 cartridge Sega Genesis game player Sub: None yet rock on! This message has been edited by boa12 on 06-13-2001 at 07:03 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornEd Posted June 13, 2001 Share Posted June 13, 2001 Thanks, BobG... we needed that. I would suggest that once folks have "connected" on the "Trading Posts" that they conduct any negotiations or finalizing of the deal over their own email or by telephone... that's how we did in my acquisitions over this BB when authorized dealers could not supply my needs. IMHO, if Klipsch can give us a place to meet and we do the details off site, there is not even a question of a computer error in what a thread said. It is a great comfort knowing that we have the peer pressure of Klipsch owners to make this a great place to swap. Again, thanks for banging away at the legal team. HornEd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnysal Posted June 13, 2001 Share Posted June 13, 2001 don't worry bob we know that this section will be a "klipsch provides this section for the private and unverfied use of..." blah, blah, blah, and besides the legal department will assure that you place a disclaimer on the pages...go bob, go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm56 Posted June 14, 2001 Share Posted June 14, 2001 FWIW, I think it's a great idea! Bring it on! Klipsch has undoubtably one of the best websites I've yet found of any audio company. Most don't even have forums, and one that does (Polk), requires you to prove that you are a Polk owner to use it! LONG LIVE KLIPSCH AND LONG MAY THEY SMILE ON US. (or laugh at us, as the case may be.) ------------------ JDMcCall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Phare Posted June 14, 2001 Share Posted June 14, 2001 BobG- Thankyou! I now have hope in finding some Fortes, Cornwalls. I hope I will be able to offer some speakers also ( my Heresy's that a friend has been using for quite awhile ). Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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