Corvette6769 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 I have found over the years that some of my best bargains have come from obvious scamers after everyone else passes. Before placing any bid, a wise buyer will nail down confirm this sellers vague "insurance and packing materials" and press for actual and/or unaltered pictures. "As far as the free shipping - I am fortunate enough to have a buddy that works as an independent contractor for a large freight shipping company. Please note that the buyer is responsible for the cost of insurance and packing materials." "Unfortunately, no discounts are available for local pickup other than the savings on shipping insurance and packaging materials." "Yes! Please note, however, the charge for required shipping insurance and packing materials." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted December 3, 2005 Author Share Posted December 3, 2005 yes I agree Dee, though he may just be honest enough to eat the shipping as well. If he didnt it would be means to get your money back I would think. Yes he might. I once had a seller eat some shipping charges to expedite some big sub cabs he'd promised to have delivered by a certain date. On the location of the LaScalas... descriptions states they are in Louisiana, though the seller is in Dallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyC Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Until the guy sufficiently explains the fact that he is using someone elses pictures that he has altered, I have to believe that this is a scam. He won't even respond to my request to go check them out. I even offered to drive to Linden if that is really where they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted December 3, 2005 Author Share Posted December 3, 2005 Tommy, What you mention is indeed a red flag. How far are you from Linden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyC Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Actually they are suposedly in Minden, LA. Linden is in Texas. My typing got a bit ahead of my brain. [] I am around 3.5 hours drive from Minden, but it is only an hour and a half from my parents so I was going to go visit them and then drive down to check them out. I really didn't expect him to respond anyway. If he does it will be after it is to late for me to make it and then claim he missed my e-mail or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrench_peddler Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Since I live about 40 miles from where the speakers are supposedly at, I have emailed the seller to ask if I can see them and listen to them. I will let you guys know what I see and hear or NOT see and hear, as the case may be. I have owned Lascalla's and now own Cornwalls, a Belle, and a pair of Cornerhorns so I should be able to get an idea of what this guy is selling. Hope to hear from him and report back soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted December 3, 2005 Author Share Posted December 3, 2005 Thanks Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Button Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 The Klipsch police strike again. We should start charging for all of this investigative and report work that we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted December 3, 2005 Author Share Posted December 3, 2005 You're right. We should be paid by Ebay for the service to the community performed by forum members. Klipsch forum enforcers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyC Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Looks like ebay pulled this auction just a few hours before it ended. Surprise, surprise!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted December 8, 2005 Moderators Share Posted December 8, 2005 [] If he really has the speakers and is legit, we of course, do not have a problem with him selling. We do have a big problem with "guaranteed for life by Klipsch." It was a little odd all around, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I've shipped a pair of La Scalas via UPS before. I had to remove the woofers to lower the weight, but with 2" of polystyrene foam with an inner and outer custom cardboard box, they come in just under the dimension limits. Got some good looks coming through the UPS door with them. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted December 10, 2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2005 Greg, That was creative. It had never occured to me that one could get under the wire that way. Thanks for a great story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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