hamonrye Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 I am fishing for ideas about the best place to sell my Cornwalls. I don't like the idea of the whole ebay hassle only to have to post that I refuse to ship them. I simply refuse to ship these speakers, they are so big. Is there a web site that one can post speaker ads that actually get looked over? Of course,I realize everyone at this site already owns Klipsch gear, but I am hoping you have diverse purchasing experiences. These are 1970 era, ser#13R166 and 13R167, oiled walnut. I want $650.00. Any ideas are very much appreciated. Although I seem to find any number of audio equipment sales sites, I can't seem to find a single speaker specific sales site. Horn specific is even better. Help, Kevin Portland, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 harmon, just build the shipping into your asking price. somebody here may even give u $750 if u pay shipping. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 or $650 if they have to drive to pick them up. if i were in seattle i might do it. this is kinda an informal classif section lately. since we have no $% section for it yet. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpgwagon Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 Contact me about the Cornwalls. I live in Forest Grove and would like to come and see them. Thanks, ------------------ Yamaha RX-V620 receiver 1976 Klipsch La Scala's Klipsch KSW12 Sub. Klipsch SC1 Center Klipsch KG 3.5 rears Panasonic RV31 DVD Sharp 32" TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khorn58 Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 Kevin, I would put them on ebay you probly get 100o or more for them plus Its not hard to have them shipped. A pro packing co can have them picked up packed and shiped for you to anyware.I live in boston mass area and have bought 2 khorns One corwall and shorthorn all shiped from the west cost.Its really no big deal to have big stuf shipped.At your asking price even with pro packing and shipping they still are a deal. Are they verticl mounted mid/twetters? I might bee intersted . Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 You have found the place to sell them, my friend! Willing buyers abound here. Yours are '77's. VERY desireable esp. in good condition. Just don't do a search here on Cornwalls: you'll be inundated with fascinating information, and you may get second (or as many as fifth) thoughts about selling them. Good luck! fini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 I concur with fini - sell them here, there are many appreciative buyers here. Looks like you have a lead already. I wouldn't ship them....they are too expensive and cannot be replaced. If you have an issue with shipping damage, the best you can do is to file an insurance claim - you can get the money back, but the buyer still won't have the speakers. As a buyer, I will not have these big speakers shipped either - I would pick them up - I trust my own hands more than a shipper, plus I get to see the speakers first. I use e-bay to find stuff too, but when it comes to Klipsch, this board really helps out. Generally prices are fair here, and the members here on the BBS appreciate the sales offers here. Keep em in the family!! ------------------ First we Rock, then we Roll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Ward Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 If I were closer I'd buy them form you, but alas I'm in Texas and thats a little to far to drive. You'll sell them right here I'm sure. Why are you selling? ------------------ Paul Ward my home theater www.brookesbakersurveyors.com/klipschht.htm This message has been edited by P Ward on 01-18-2002 at 09:48 AM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthfreek Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 Noone has mentioned that you CAN specify in your eBay description that you choose not to ship and will only sell to someone who is willing to pick up locally. That has got to be your best bet. ------------------ Outlaw 1050 A/V Receiver Rega P3 Turntable AMC CD8b CD Player Toshiba 3108 DVD Player Klipsch KG 4.2s(main) 2 Dynaco A-10/V IIs(centers) Cerwin Vega E-706s(rears) Cerwin Vega LW-12(sub) Parasound PPH-100 Phono Preamp Vampire Wire Digital Interconnects & Speaker Wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamonrye Posted January 18, 2002 Author Share Posted January 18, 2002 Thanks for the encouragement, folks. I am selling because my listening room width allows me to only place them 2 feet apart, edge to edge. I have just always wanted to try these models out. I have had a very old pair of Heresy's for some time. Those became my wife's speakers for our upstairs. Of course, I am properly relegated to the basement family room for my "he man" stereo rig :-) The Cornwalls are not going to work in my listening space, alas. I am back to using my skinny "audiphile approved" speakers. Not as much fun, though. Well, I may just post these on Ebay if my recent inquiries don't pan out.Thanks for the help. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbflash Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 i'll give you $750 if you can ship em. danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornEd Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 Hey, hamonrye, I understand the situation. I bought a pair of Cornwalls and had them shipped from Jackson Hole, WY to San Francisco. I am interested in your speakers and have a niece with a pick-up truck in Salem that can come by and get them. I paid $625 delivered for the last pair and will pay you $600 cash and have them picked up at your door. No hassle and they will get a Klipsch loving home in my music room! I have another vintage Klipsch experiment I want to try. HornEd ------------------ "Where Klipsch Legends Cavort in a Six Way!" FOREGROUND SOUND STAGE: KLF 30 Center, KLF 30 Mains, SB-2 Front Effects BACKGROUND SOUND STAGE: KLF 30 L&R Side/Surrounds, KLF 30 Rear Effects LARGE MOUTH BASS: Twin SVS CS-Ultra subs, Samson Megawatt Amp KLIPSCH SPEAKER SUPPORT SYSTEMS: Mitsubishi RPHD1080i 65", Yamaha RX-V3000 Receiver Toshiba Pro Scan 6200, Toshiba Pro 6-head SVHS W808 and such... Tweakin' On! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 There are times when living in Greece has its disadvantages..... $600 - the stuff that dreams are made of - around here anyway!! Please find a nice home for them! ------------------ 2 * Heresy 2 (mains) 2 * Homemade horn speakers (rears) 1 * REL Strata 3 sub Accuphase E211 amp. Tube monoblocks with separate pre-amp (solid state). Marantz CD6000 player Sony NS900 SACD/DVD player Stax Headphones Humax 5400 digital satellite receiver Sharp Video 32" Sony flat screen 16:9 TV Mogami interconnects Silver Synergistic speaker cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbflash Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 Horn ED, Good to see you back on the BB. Are you back for awhile or you still on the road? Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornEd Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 dbflash... thanks for the welcome back. I am between houses in a way. I still have the one in S.F. and another in Texas... but I think I am coming out of retirement to found a publishing house in Nevada... so I am looking for something between S.F. and Lake Tahoe. I have also been taking time out to get healthier. I am thinking about building a multi-channel Cornwall music system since I like my first pair of Corns have performed so well. I'll probably be out of pocket for a while yet... but I will try to check in more often. Oh, and if you run into someone with a single walnut Cornwell to sell, Danny, steer them my way. So many Klipschers have welcomed me back I am beginning to feel like a heal for being out of the loop so long. But I am back to spread the word... Get three main speakers and use them as LMain, CMain, & RMain... it will be the wave of the future! HornEd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edster00 Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 Welcome back HornEd, it is good to see you posting again! ------------------ Ed W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornEd Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 Likewise Edster00... Shaking free of the little men in white coats... even for a bit... is great! Oh, those men are cardiologists... and diebetologists... the other guys haven't found me on their list yet! As you can tell, I am head over heels in love with the three main speaker match for 5.1 and above. I will be running some test at the request of some of the good folks on this board. I think you will find the results interesting. I'll be looking for your posts for a few wry comments. HornEd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discusman Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 hey kevin, If you're interested, i just bought 2 pairs of RB5-II's (Black) - Only using one pair so the other one is still in the box. Absolutely brand new from Tweeters and paid $850 per pair. I'm willing to trade if you are .. we each take care of our own shipping. Let me know if you're willing to explore the possibility - if you are then please send pictures of your cornwalls. thanks. *** I know the cornwalls are a lot more expensive to ship than the RB5's but that's all I can offer. Don't know if this is a fair trade in everyone's eyes but that's all up to you .. maybe we both come out with what we want ... or maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted February 3, 2002 Share Posted February 3, 2002 Welcome back HornEd! Was beginning to think that you had lost a jousting match or something. Glad to know that wasn't the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornEd Posted February 5, 2002 Share Posted February 5, 2002 Gadzooks, Jmon! Methinks ye be closer than doest ye thinketh! Still a pleasure to follow the white rabbit through Klipsch wonderland. (They need to get some proper ears for this bunny smilie) HornEd This message has been edited by HornEd on 02-05-2002 at 09:28 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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