richieb Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Found Belles in the local paper last weekend which in itself is very unusual, and told they were perfect, waited several days to then be told they are no longer for sale, then getting a call two days later to say come look at them, it has been a frustrating week on the Belle watch. Guys a flake. Looked at them tonight. Mid 80's vintage in walnut, black grills, AB crosssover. Asking $1800 and would go no lower than $1700. One cabinet had been in water, all veneer on lower riser was loose or peeling and stained. Several nicks, some deep, loose veneer that you could see had tried to be repaired, certainly not "perfect", maybe 6/10. No where near as nice as my 8/10-9/10 '76 Cornwalls. I was hoping for so much better, I just can't spend that kind of coin for something I just have a bad feeling about, even if they are a pair of local Belles. I had to walk away with my pocket full of hundreds. Damn I'm frustrated -- and pissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 I would not buy those. I have seen perfect pairs go for 1700.00. To find a pair close is the challenge. I have been waiting to find a deal close and it just does not happen around me. You will notice that many here drive very far for a good deal on Klipsch products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 That sucks I put an add up on audiogon saying that I wanted a pair of la scalas or belles and within a week I had a reply. I picked them up the next weekend glad I posted the ad. I only had to drive 5 hours round trip well worth it. Good luck and I would wait for a pair of belles that makes you drool then buy them and run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Richie, It can be hard but,you showed good sense to walk. Your pair will show up in due time. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 No, not worth that. They won't sell them for that either. You did the right thing. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Too bad, but I predict you'll be getting a phone call from the bozo in a few days after reality sets in for him. I could be talked into building you a new lower riser or pair thereof if that's really the worst part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted February 25, 2005 Author Share Posted February 25, 2005 Thanks a bunch for the offer Tom. I think I will bide my time until "my pair" become available. I had thought of doing some repairs myself, but to spend that kind of money for a furniture quality type speaker is kind of a turn off. If I could have loaded them up for my first offer of $1300 then yes, lets get busy. Besides, the guy was a clown that jerked me around for a week. I guess I will just have to "suffer and endure" with my lowly Cornwalls for the time being, yea right! They sound awful damn good right now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Darn right they do. You'll suffer through somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 ---------------- On 2/25/2005 10:45:56 PM richieb wrote: Thanks a bunch for the offer Tom. I think I will bide my time until "my pair" become available. I had thought of doing some repairs myself, but to spend that kind of money for a furniture quality type speaker is kind of a turn off. If I could have loaded them up for my first offer of $1300 then yes, lets get busy. Besides, the guy was a clown that jerked me around for a week. I guess I will just have to "suffer and endure" with my lowly Cornwalls for the time being, yea right! They sound awful damn good right now!!! ---------------- I wouldn't even give the guy $1300. Wait for a mint set. At $1700 you can go either Belles or K Horns. They will show up. I have bought all of mine locally. K horns show up about once a year. LaScala's and Belles less frequently. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 It is tough to be patient but i would pass. I hate buying potentially marginal stuff from fruitcakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 ---------------- On 2/25/2005 10:03:53 PM Tom Mobley wrote: I could be talked into building you a new lower riser or pair thereof if that's really the worst part. ---------------- That is one heck of an offer, Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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