A scam?

vegasdave · « **on:** 4 Aug 2011, 11:13 pm »

$6700? Really, now...

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1317433263&/Bryston-28bsst-black-powerful-

Phil A · « **Reply #1 on:** 4 Aug 2011, 11:32 pm »

It's a great deal - the guy has 192 positive feedbacks

vegasdave · « **Reply #2 on:** 4 Aug 2011, 11:33 pm »

I dunno, that's way too cheap for a pair of 28Bs.

werd · « **Reply #3 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 12:08 am »

Vegas buy those amps....... AC/DC at a 1000 watts a side.....yah

vegasdave · « **Reply #4 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 12:12 am »

Quote from: werd on 5 Aug 2011, 12:08 am

Vegas buy those amps....... AC/DC at a 1000 watts a side.....yah

Haha.

john1970 · « **Reply #5 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 12:16 am »

The price is definitely low. Maybe the seller needs the money in a hurry??

SoundGame · « **Reply #6 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 12:18 am »

Quote from: werd on 5 Aug 2011, 12:08 am

Vegas buy those amps....... AC/DC at a 1000 watts a side.....yah

Probably more like 1200 to 1300 watts on the bench test. They should be sold already and they're not. Glad they weren't local for me - way to much temptation.

Send him a note and ask for the serial #'s.

Phil A · « **Reply #7 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 01:27 am »

Quote from: john1970 on 5 Aug 2011, 12:16 am

The price is definitely low. Maybe the seller needs the money in a hurry??

He's got a bunch of other things he selling so perhaps he just wants a quick sale. Below are the other items he is selling:

Kirksaeter Prism 210 high resolution, efficient    $450.00
Bryston 28bsst black powerful,delicate    $6700.00
Wadia 171 silver great transport    $400.00
Pangea Power Cord ac-9 7gauge dynamic,queit!    Sold
Gorgeous Rack Inlaid wood 5 shelf see pictures!    $700.00
Krell S-1000 Black preamp/processor/dac    Sold
Nad master series M2 direct digital amp    $3200.00

vegasdave · « **Reply #8 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 02:15 am »

Quote from: SoundGame on 5 Aug 2011, 12:18 am

Probably more like 1200 to 1300 watts on the bench test. They should be sold already and they're not. Glad they weren't local for me - way to much temptation.

Send him a note and ask for the serial #'s.

Good idea, as well as ask why is he selling so low.

Stu Pitt · « **Reply #9 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 03:01 am »

If he and the amps are legit, how haven't they sold yet? I'd expect them to be gone in no more than 3 hours. 3 days and still available???

I thought his price was each amp, but that's not what I gather from the ad. I didn't read his feedback, but he's got a pretty high score. I'd be all over them if I had the money.

Elizabeth · « **Reply #10 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 03:44 am »

It would have to be a: go there and verify before handing over the cash. That means living withing a days driving. or less.
I love buying stuff i can pick up that would cost a bunch to ship.
I have purchased a Furman REF20 within 80 miles, and a PS Audio P600 same area and distance.
Bothe are really heavy and cost a bundle to ship.
Once the distance includes an overnight stay.. that starts getting right up there with shipping... with gasoline @ $4 a gallon.
(I also had a fellow deliver a Kuzma turntable...)

bladesmith · « **Reply #11 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 03:53 am »

Quote from: Phil A on 4 Aug 2011, 11:32 pm

It's a great deal - the guy has 192 positive feedbacks

x2...

vegasdave · « **Reply #12 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 05:38 am »

Something's fishy here, I don't care if the guy has a million positive feedbacks...and correct me if I'm wrong, but that price is well below blue book.

werd · « **Reply #13 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 07:00 am »

I think i see 02 on the date of manufacturer. So they are almost 10 years old maybe... probably why they are so cheap.

vegasdave · « **Reply #14 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 07:35 am »

The 28Bs didn't exist 10 years ago!

BrysTony · « **Reply #15 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 11:49 am »

Quote from: werd on 5 Aug 2011, 07:00 am

I think i see 02 on the date of manufacturer. So they are almost 10 years old maybe... probably why they are so cheap.

Looks to me like 07 02 which would be week 2 of 2007.

Tony

Laundrew · « **Reply #16 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 12:21 pm »

Step 1. Get serial numbers, confirm if they are still under warranty.
Step 2. Drive down and pick them up.
Step 3. Send to Bryston for modifications and service check.
Step 4. Owning a pair of Beasties that will last you for the rest of your life for under $10,000 when all is said and done - "no-brainer."

Great post vegasdave.

Be well...

SoundGame · « **Reply #17 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 12:51 pm »

Quote from: Laundrew on 5 Aug 2011, 12:21 pm

Step 1. Get serial numbers, confirm if they are still under warranty.
Step 2. Drive down and pick them up.
Step 3. Send to Bryston for modifications and service check.
Step 4. Owning a pair of Beasties that will last you for the rest of your life for under $10,000 when all is said and done - "no-brainer."

Great post vegasdave.

Be well...

Well put. However, when you drive down and pick them up and send them to Bryston - you might find out that the boxes actually are filled with reverse engineered Chinese amplification and the guts are sitting somewhere else. Who knows - unless you know what you're buying, can inspect it throughly and you trust the seller.

Laundrew · « **Reply #18 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 03:25 pm »

Quote from: SoundGame on 5 Aug 2011, 12:51 pm

"...However, when you drive down and pick them up and send them to Bryston - you might find out that the boxes actually are filled with reverse engineered Chinese amplification and the guts are sitting somewhere else..."

Greetings SoundGame

I never considered this and I believe you have made a most valid observation.

I guess that many unscrupulous individuals will certainly go to extremes to take advantage of people.

"Caveat emptor"

Be well...

vegasdave · « **Reply #19 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 10:40 pm »

Good advice Laundrew.