Audio Community Phrases or Sayings that Make You Cringe.....
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Todd Dodds
Super Member
"Reason for sale...".
Uh-huh.
Uh-huh.
I've noticed a new catch phrase being used on EBay. Instead of a description of the equipment the seller will use this only.... "See the photos." Well sorry, the photos are grainy and I can't really can see all the scratches and dings on the case. Sometimes the owner will avoid a certain view because it looks like someone took a hammer to the top of the case. That isn't including the lamps or leds that don't work because there are no pics of the unit powered up. Very sneaky!
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Bill Ferris
Lunatic Member
Last night I found a cute vintage tube amp....
NICE CONDITION, TESTED, COMES WITH POWER CORD ONLY. THIS AUCTION IS FOR (1) UNIT ONLY, SEE PICS. MANUAL, REMOTE CONTROL, CONNECTION CABLES & ANY OTHER ACCESSORIES ARE NOT INCLUDED.
They never once said that it was working in 1000s of words they posted after that. It's like you have to guess and help them sell it to you buy sending messages.
I had seen a CL listing for a 1930 floor standing radio....
Missing some tubes, but turns on and works.
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NICE CONDITION, TESTED, COMES WITH POWER CORD ONLY. THIS AUCTION IS FOR (1) UNIT ONLY, SEE PICS. MANUAL, REMOTE CONTROL, CONNECTION CABLES & ANY OTHER ACCESSORIES ARE NOT INCLUDED.
They never once said that it was working in 1000s of words they posted after that. It's like you have to guess and help them sell it to you buy sending messages.
I had seen a CL listing for a 1930 floor standing radio....
Missing some tubes, but turns on and works.
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That's true but I see you are lurking about Tommy.
Came upon this thread only now: Superb!! (Stopped 'I like" some posts ago.)
A side-note: If I recall correctly there were some objections to calling equipment from yesteryear "vintage" . According to the Concise Oxford Dictionary, the term vintage does not only pertain to wine; it can be used for generally old equipment; from an era. Quote: "Thing made in a particular year; of high quality, especially from the past." As one example the term 'vintage cars' is mentioned.
But thanks for contributors. Yes, those flowery adjectives - yech!!
A side-note: If I recall correctly there were some objections to calling equipment from yesteryear "vintage" . According to the Concise Oxford Dictionary, the term vintage does not only pertain to wine; it can be used for generally old equipment; from an era. Quote: "Thing made in a particular year; of high quality, especially from the past." As one example the term 'vintage cars' is mentioned.
But thanks for contributors. Yes, those flowery adjectives - yech!!
hifitommy
Super Member
ok. ok, i DO lurk. all those tired lines that people peel off like the only two hundreds on the outside layer of a Detroit bankroll (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Detroit Bankroll) do get under your skin but it's inevitable. SOMETIMES though, the person believes he is being honest. and a great deal of the time, the guy has just washed off the gold paint he used on the turd he is trying to sell you.
aaaaah, that almost felt good.
aaaaah, that almost felt good.
whoaru99
Epic Member
Green magic markers are quite affordable, and I can pick up lots of rocks for free. LOL.
woodj
Super Member
I used to watch my music on a very old radar calibration scope.
SuperLead100
"These go to 11"
Lots of good stuff here...these examples demonstrate we are born with equal rights; but we are not equal. 
Bill Ferris
Lunatic Member
SCROE !! Take off the E and insert "TUM" !! HA !! Makes more sense !! Mercy Sakes Alive !!
DaveVoorhis
Addicted Member
The whole topic of "what is the best?" makes me cringe. Usually the reply will be whatever equipment the other member's happen to own. The "what's best?" question is usually followed by a budget that super small. I find the original poster, more often than not, totally ignores all advice anyway.
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