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prerich · 04-18-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

The wife just got chocolates, flowers, perfume, and a diamond and sapphire ring for her birthday. I think I might be in the clear for a bit...

Just bought my wife a one karat solitare for our 22nd anniversary

I'm now looking for my anniversary present - I just don't know what I want yet - I can take my time

Back on topic - Nice speaker choice - a definate upgrade Jason

JasonR · 04-18-2009, 10:17 PM

I decided to publish it today!

Wish me luck...

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ele/1128908526.html

JasonR · 04-18-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by prerich

Just bought my wife a one karat solitare for our 22nd anniversary

I'm now looking for my anniversary present - I just don't know what I want yet - I can take my time

Back on topic - Nice speaker choice - a definate upgrade Jason

The wife is also going to Hawaii with her grandmother in a couple of weeks. So yeah, upgrade time for me!

SDBlu · 04-18-2009, 10:28 PM

Cool Jason, Good Luck with your Polk sale and I hope everything works out for you. Those Paradigms are going to be an awesome upgrade.

crazyBLUE · 04-18-2009, 10:43 PM

Good for you Jason ! Can't wait to see them in you're place !

JasonR · 04-18-2009, 10:50 PM

My little brother is talking to his wife, he said he might buy them.

I will probably sell them for $350 to him.

Edit: Oh, and thanks guys. I really hope it works out!

JasonR · 04-22-2009, 12:55 AM

Well, no takers on the speakers yet. They are set at $380 on Craigslist and not even a nibble. I guess I will try reducing them again if I don't see any kind of action.

JJ · 04-22-2009, 01:03 AM

I remember wanting to sell my $500 MSRP HTiB for $300 on craiglist - then I had a bunch of friends who were like, 'Sure Ill buy that off you for $250!' and in the end I had to sell it out for $120 on Craigslist. Just ran out of patience. These are Polks, yes, but - geez, it can be frustrating to sell on Craigslist. Hmm, Jason, you know what? I just checked out of curiosity - Newegg.com isn't helping your cause, they have 2 M50s, 2 M30s, and a CS1 brand new all for $380...($99.99 + $99.99 + $49.99 + $49.99 + $79.99)

Dang online retailers.

JasonR · 04-22-2009, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I remember wanting to sell my $500 MSRP HTiB for $300 on craiglist - then I had a bunch of friends who were like, 'Sure Ill buy that off you for $250!' and in the end I had to sell it out for $120 on Craigslist. Just ran out of patience. These are Polks, yes, but - geez, it can be frustrating to sell on Craigslist. Hmm, Jason, you know what? I just checked out of curiosity - Newegg.com isn't helping your cause, they have 2 M50s, 2 M30s, and a CS1 brand new all for $380...($99.99 + $99.99 + $49.99 + $49.99 + $79.99)

Dang online retailers.

Dang, I paid like $480 for all of them. I guess if I don't see any action I will drop it to $300 at the end of the week.

SupaSweet · 04-22-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

Dang, I paid like $480 for all of them. I guess if I don't see any action I will drop it to $300 at the end of the week.

Craigslist is lowballer city...I had some guy shoot me an offer of $200.00 Canadian for my KEF's....i wanted to pimp slap him momma and daddy! =p

The classic one is.. "Dear Mr.Seller, blah blah blah..Can you please ship the item to Nigeria, i will then transfer moneys via money order! I would love to give these guys a Chuck Norris round house dead in the chest!

Good luck selling them

JasonR · 04-22-2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Eddie.Nyce

Craigslist is lowballer city...I had some guy shoot me an offer of $200.00 Canadian for my KEF's....i wanted to pimp slap him momma and daddy! =p

The classic one is.. "Dear Mr.Seller, blah blah blah..Can you please ship the item to Nigeria, i will then transfer moneys via money order! I would love to give these guys a Chuck Norris round house dead in the chest!

Good luck selling them

I figure if I will get something out of them, they are really great speakers in great condition. I just want to minimize the cost of the Paradigms as much as possible.

SupaSweet · 04-22-2009, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

I figure if I will get something out of them, they are really great speakers in great condition. I just want to minimize the cost of the Paradigms as much as possible.

I hear ya, it's tough i know. Especially when you are a motivated seller, patience is the key.

JasonR · 04-24-2009, 04:11 AM

Turns out the shop gave me bad pricing initially, it will be close to 900 dollars for a pair of the v6 Monitor 7s. More saving to do then....

Also, 0 bites on the Polks priced at $310 for all of them. I might just say screw it and keep them for the man cave.

JJ · 04-24-2009, 05:57 AM

You know, believe it or not, I questioned how the Monitor 7 towers would be so cheap! I thought you got good negotiating skills. Damn shame though. Of course, you have now been tempted, and now you will not rest until Paradigm Monitors are in your hands!

JasonR · 04-24-2009, 08:34 PM

Just got a quote on some Monitor Audio speakers from a local dealer. I think I am still leaning towards the Paradigms, only auditioning will tell though.

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Price vs. RETAIL

Gold Series
Provide the following speakers.

• GS10 book shelf speakers. Pair. $1,259.00 $1,600.00
• GSLCR Left, right or center channel speaker. Each $ 920.00 $1,100.00
• GSFX surrounds. Pair. $1,159.00 $1,600.00

Silver Series
Provide the following speakers.
• RS8 floor standing tower speaker. Pair. $1,450.00 $1,650.00
• RS6 floor standing tower speaker. Pair. $1,000.00 $1,100.00
• RS1 book shelf speaker. Pair. $ 550.00 $ 650.00
• RSLCR Left, right, or center channel speaker. Each. $ 525.00 $ 650.00
• RSFX surrounds. Pair. $ 600.00 $ 700.00

JJ · 04-24-2009, 08:38 PM

That's good info to know, I have no local Monitor Audio dealers. Similarly priced to the Paradigms, B&Ws, PSBs.

JasonR · 04-24-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

That's good info to know, I have no local Monitor Audio dealers. Similarly priced to the Paradigms, B&Ws, PSBs.

Are you sure there are none near you? I had to call a 800 number off of Monitor's site, they gave me a local dealers number who does auditioning by appointment only and it can be in home.

JJ · 04-24-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

Are you sure there are none near you? I had to call a 800 number off of Monitor's site, they gave me a local dealers number who does auditioning by appointment only and it can be in home.

WAIT! No, that was Swan - Monitor has only one in Florida, and it's around my mother's house, fortunatley - an hour's drive to the north of Miami. I really thought the Silver series were higher priced than that. I was limiting myself to testing the Bronze line. Gold isn't bad either!

JasonR · 04-25-2009, 01:30 AM

Another reduction on the Polks, this is about as low as I am willing to go. If they don't sell, they don't sell. More speakers for me!

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ele/1128908526.html

Talked with the wife, and the Paradigms are mine regardless within 2-3 months.

Blu Titan · 04-25-2009, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

Another reduction on the Polks, this is about as low as I am willing to go. If they don't sell, they don't sell. More speakers for me!

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ele/1128908526.html

Talked with the wife, and the Paradigms are mine regardless within 2-3 months.

That's a really good price! If there are no takers now, it is not worth selling for lower than that.

04-18-2009, 10:50 PM	#86
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	My little brother is talking to his wife, he said he might buy them. I will probably sell them for $350 to him. Edit: Oh, and thanks guys. I really hope it works out! Last edited by JasonR; 04-18-2009 at 10:54 PM.

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04-18-2009, 10:17 PM	#82
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I decided to publish it today! Wish me luck... http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ele/1128908526.html

04-18-2009, 10:28 PM	#84
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	Cool Jason, Good Luck with your Polk sale and I hope everything works out for you. Those Paradigms are going to be an awesome upgrade.

04-18-2009, 10:43 PM	#85
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	Good for you Jason ! Can't wait to see them in you're place !

04-22-2009, 12:55 AM	#87
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Well, no takers on the speakers yet. They are set at $380 on Craigslist and not even a nibble. I guess I will try reducing them again if I don't see any kind of action.

04-22-2009, 01:03 AM	#88
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:621 Blu-ray collection:1295 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	I remember wanting to sell my $500 MSRP HTiB for $300 on craiglist - then I had a bunch of friends who were like, 'Sure Ill buy that off you for $250!' and in the end I had to sell it out for $120 on Craigslist. Just ran out of patience. These are Polks, yes, but - geez, it can be frustrating to sell on Craigslist. Hmm, Jason, you know what? I just checked out of curiosity - Newegg.com isn't helping your cause, they have 2 M50s, 2 M30s, and a CS1 brand new all for $380...($99.99 + $99.99 + $49.99 + $49.99 + $79.99) Dang online retailers.

04-24-2009, 04:11 AM	#93
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Turns out the shop gave me bad pricing initially, it will be close to 900 dollars for a pair of the v6 Monitor 7s. More saving to do then.... Also, 0 bites on the Polks priced at $310 for all of them. I might just say screw it and keep them for the man cave.

04-24-2009, 05:57 AM	#94
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:621 Blu-ray collection:1295 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	You know, believe it or not, I questioned how the Monitor 7 towers would be so cheap! I thought you got good negotiating skills. Damn shame though. Of course, you have now been tempted, and now you will not rest until Paradigm Monitors are in your hands!

04-24-2009, 08:38 PM	#96
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:621 Blu-ray collection:1295 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	That's good info to know, I have no local Monitor Audio dealers. Similarly priced to the Paradigms, B&Ws, PSBs.

04-25-2009, 01:30 AM	#99
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Another reduction on the Polks, this is about as low as I am willing to go. If they don't sell, they don't sell. More speakers for me! http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ele/1128908526.html Talked with the wife, and the Paradigms are mine regardless within 2-3 months.

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