Sethbramwell
Active Member
I think it sounded perfect... when it was turned off. That guy's neighbors must hate him with a passion.
What I learned on Craigslist
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I think it sounded perfect... when it was turned off. That guy's neighbors must hate him with a passion.
HiFi in WYO
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CKDC
Super Member
rxonmymind
Super Member
Craigslist won't stop scammers using their own site. Just read a news article about a lady legitimately renting her home on a Airbnb or VRBO etc site. She's then gets an email asking why she is listing it on Craigslist for cheaper?
She goes to the link and sure enough a guy has ripped every photo of her home and pasted it. What is further irritating the listing goes into say go look at the home then leave s deposit. She has a young daughter and people are coming over looking in her bedroom, living room etc while she is there!
The gent who is scamming has the nerve to email her say "don't be mad. I'm just trying to make a living".
Local police can't do anything.
Wonder why CL won't take action on these kind of scammers like our recent receiver guy.
She goes to the link and sure enough a guy has ripped every photo of her home and pasted it. What is further irritating the listing goes into say go look at the home then leave s deposit. She has a young daughter and people are coming over looking in her bedroom, living room etc while she is there!
The gent who is scamming has the nerve to email her say "don't be mad. I'm just trying to make a living".
Local police can't do anything.
Wonder why CL won't take action on these kind of scammers like our recent receiver guy.
toxcrusadr
Omelette au Fromage
Surprised that's not some sort of fraud or attempted theft. If the guy is posing as the owner and seeking money.
One would think CL should ban the guy (if that's possible) or at least delete his account. Since it is merely a 'venue' I can see why they wouldn't have the resources to take legal action, even if there was something to hang their hat on.
One would think CL should ban the guy (if that's possible) or at least delete his account. Since it is merely a 'venue' I can see why they wouldn't have the resources to take legal action, even if there was something to hang their hat on.
rxonmymind
Super Member
They claim staffing isn't there to address all these fraudsters. Odd even of you lay out listing after listing, after listing on this guy. There has to be some kinda across state line illegal mumbo jumbo, fraud through the mail system.
DonQuixote99
just give me some truth
Maybe it IS across a state line, which is why the cops don't want the hassle of trying to get the cops in another jurisdiction to cooperate. Or, maybe the legitimate owner isn't the cop's favorite kind of person, one way or another....
Yep, as far north as Detroit, west as Michigan City, no idea how many CL areas he hits daily.
When I see 'em I flag 'em here.
DonQuixote99
just give me some truth
I actually tried that once, in my early days in the hobby. I never imagined it would be an adequate repair, I just thought I might get an idea of whether the woofers in question were worth repairing. Only did one of a pair. They weren't.
DonQuixote99
just give me some truth
Found the pic I posted back in 2010:
DonQuixote99
just give me some truth
I afterwards got $1.98 surrounds and put them on. Sounded about the same. They were Pioneer rack-system type speakers.
Luckyorleans
Super Member
On a positive note. This ad made me smile.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-free-stuff/o...am/1261952037?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Vintage philips bi-ampli phono/radiogram for almost free. Limited quantity.
Has old turntable that plays 33 rpm disks by dropping them one after the other.
Still works. I need to add a caveat after "Still Works". It has been languishing in a corner for the off year or two.
When turned it on, the radio makes those "lovely" post war "Thomas Dolby" crackling sounds as the tubes warm up. The phono cartridge/stylus works and sounds come out of the speakers.
This is not a Linn Sondek LP12. It ostensible spins at 33/45/78. More likely 26/41/350 - in other words the turntable goes round but voices will sound like Klingons snoring or chipmunks.
I will need some TLC to work as new before enjoying the sense of satisfaction having recreated that 50's sound and atmosphere..
Or would make a great cabinet/conversation piece when one get's depressed about the state of the world.
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I originally placed this ad in order to please my 97 year old Mother who (now I realise was more prescient than me) thought it would be coveted and popular.
I really didn’t expect so many positive responses - so I have rephrased the offer.
Now, I am going to tell her I sold it for $150. And will go to the cash machine and take out what is necessary to make this happen.
So, If you are still interested, tell me the poetic story of why you want it, and it is yours.
If you want to donate a few pennies to a non-religious charity of your choice, that is your business.
Knowing it is appreciated by someone who, when they come by to tell her how much they like it (pretending to have paid $150), is worth more to her than any amount of money.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-free-stuff/o...am/1261952037?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Vintage philips bi-ampli phono/radiogram for almost free. Limited quantity.
Has old turntable that plays 33 rpm disks by dropping them one after the other.
Still works. I need to add a caveat after "Still Works". It has been languishing in a corner for the off year or two.
When turned it on, the radio makes those "lovely" post war "Thomas Dolby" crackling sounds as the tubes warm up. The phono cartridge/stylus works and sounds come out of the speakers.
This is not a Linn Sondek LP12. It ostensible spins at 33/45/78. More likely 26/41/350 - in other words the turntable goes round but voices will sound like Klingons snoring or chipmunks.
I will need some TLC to work as new before enjoying the sense of satisfaction having recreated that 50's sound and atmosphere..
Or would make a great cabinet/conversation piece when one get's depressed about the state of the world.
__________________________________________
I originally placed this ad in order to please my 97 year old Mother who (now I realise was more prescient than me) thought it would be coveted and popular.
I really didn’t expect so many positive responses - so I have rephrased the offer.
Now, I am going to tell her I sold it for $150. And will go to the cash machine and take out what is necessary to make this happen.
So, If you are still interested, tell me the poetic story of why you want it, and it is yours.
If you want to donate a few pennies to a non-religious charity of your choice, that is your business.
Knowing it is appreciated by someone who, when they come by to tell her how much they like it (pretending to have paid $150), is worth more to her than any amount of money.
DonQuixote99
just give me some truth
Aaaaawwwww. A mother's day feel-good story tied to golden-age hardware.
If it's not all true, I don't want to know about it.
If it's not all true, I don't want to know about it.
Eywadude
Lunatic Member
Interesting take on speaker surrounds.
I guess you can only play tapes on those speakers.
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I guess you can only play tapes on those speakers.
DonQuixote99
just give me some truth
satellite
Super Member
I learned that the type of music played through a speaker in it's past is an indication of it's condition.
https://boise.craigslist.org/ele/6130389358.html
https://boise.craigslist.org/ele/6130389358.html
