Just acquired my first Sansui integrated and tuner today from a Craigslist seller. I contacted him on Memorial Day, 13 minutes after it was posted. Called and got a good feel for the guy and made arrangements to drive 2 hours to pick up. Three other calls came in while I was on the phone.
He is the original owner, wife bought it for him in early '78 I believe, they were quite young, he is 62 and has kept immaculate care of them since. He advertised them as excellent condition which gets thrown around far to casually, but I got a good vibe for the guy and took a chance. Also said he has the original owners manuals, and the rack handles somewhere.
Upon arrival the stuff was out at the garage ready to go and literally looking as good as they did 37 years ago. I was concerned that he might not hold to our agreement since it was so under priced and I told him so on the phone but he said he would and I said if it is as you say I will buy it, and he wasn't kidding.
He is the original owner, wife bought it for him in early '78 I believe, they were quite young, he is 62 and has kept immaculate care of them since. He advertised them as excellent condition which gets thrown around far to casually, but I got a good vibe for the guy and took a chance. Also said he has the original owners manuals, and the rack handles somewhere.
Upon arrival the stuff was out at the garage ready to go and literally looking as good as they did 37 years ago. I was concerned that he might not hold to our agreement since it was so under priced and I told him so on the phone but he said he would and I said if it is as you say I will buy it, and he wasn't kidding.