How do you know it wasn't shipped pre-bashed in.
Aww, crap!!!! That is "clearly" incompetent packing at it 's finest! My first guest would be newspaper or pop corn???
Hopefully you did get the insurance ... because if you read between the "seller's lines," he is saying ... "yeah, I'am a fool and I have no idea how to pack this thing??????"
Thats impossible, really? On vintage stuff?Almost nobody has the box, surely you are joking. That is just an example of Piss poor packing.I would say only buy equipment that has the original packaging and box.....
Beautiful piece. In the original listing.
Salvation Army huh?
Yeah - the faceplate would have been perfect. Makes me feel like I'm taking money back from the poor....
I'll ask the seller to refund me $80 - if he says no then I have to decide to keep it or ship it back with ebay's ok.
I assume ebay wouldn't issue a partial refund if it gets to that point?
It always hurts when shit is packed poorly and gets damaged. Doubly so when it's a near impossible to find item.....
Right, I like the unusual stuff, that's why I bought a working 8011, just needed some TLC & a 120v usa power cord & a new power switch, the 220 European voltage was hard on it apparently. Also why I anodize faceplates....wink.And that's the real pisser - these rarely show up. I have a huge weakness for the Kenwood Audio Club PX variants.
The seller was very responsive and apologetic. I asked for and received a $100 refund which I believe is fair. Thanks to all for the help and advice.
Kenwood KA-5750. Pretty scarce amp - first I've seen for sale in a few years of looking.
Poorly packed by ebay seller. The ad clearly stated no returns - use buyer protection.
Should I go straight to ebay? What likely outcome could I expect? Thanks for any advice...