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Free to Good Homes

I have three platforms I would like to give away for FREE. One is a 3 1/2 thick solid Maple platform 18 x 24 big enough for a VPI Prime. It is painted black but needs to be sanded and repainted. Another is a gray and black granite platform 12 x 18 for a small footprint turntable or amp. Lastly is a Mapleshade platform 15 x 18 painted black I used for a VPI Scout.

These are local pickup only in R.I. so please do not ask me to ship because I will ignore your message. Again, these are absolutely free as I no longer need them & local pick up only. If truly interested, send me a PM please.
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tweak1
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+1 OP
marqmike
839 posts
 
Nice to do that that Stereo5. 
elader
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funny, I have the same maple platform, poorly stained black, same size, in my garage waiting for adoption :-)
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rocray
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Very generous!! If I was in RI,the 18x24 would be gone,and your favorite beverage would be in your fridge!
brauser
525 posts
 
Very nice gesture. Wish we had more generous and sincere audiophiles rather than those who offer only their 'half-witted' responses that we see so often.
allenf1963
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You are truly a gentleman.  Merry Christmas!
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jayh
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Good for you!
This is what Audiogon should be about.
Reminds me of years ago, drove from Austin to San Antonio to buy a pair of speakers.
The gentleman gave me an entry level Tecnics turntable he was no longer using.
My daughter continues to use & enjoy it today.
(I won’t be making the drive up from Texas) Thank you so much for the offer!
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stereo5 OP
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@jayh...………………………….

A few years ago I sold an audio rack locally to a gentleman from the Boston area.  He came to pick it up and I also gave him a Classe" 15 amp that I bought new back in 1999.  He was so thrilled.  At the time, I could have sold it here for around a grand but the look on his face was priceless.  Best grand I didn't make.

I am surprised I haven't had any takers on the platforms.  If no one tries to claim them, I will repost after the Holidays are over in the Classifieds.  I just  know some one in my area would be delighted with one or all of them.
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uberwaltz
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Someone will relieve you of them for sure but might be a bit close to Christmas to worry about it right now.
Great offer and the true spirit of Audiophool brotherhood.
Thanks and have a great Christmas and happy New year!
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stereo5 OP
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@uberwaltz...…………….Thank you, I believe you are correct  You also have a good Christmas and New Year!
krelldreams
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Hello. I agree this is a very generous offer! I’d like to take advantage of it ;). I have some components on cutting boards, and have always wanted to try the Mapleshade platforms, but found the price beyond what I was comfortable with for an experiment. It would also be cool to see how the wood and granite compare! I live in northeast PA, but I’m willing to take a drive to RI. Are they still available?
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stereo5 OP
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Two of the platforms. both made out of wood have been given away!  A friend who lives in the Boston area has spoken for one and will be picking up in the coming weeks.  The other, much larger platform was picked up this afternoon by a fellow Audiogon member who lives on Cape Cod.  We had a nice chat at my home and after listening to my main system, the gentleman left happy, with platform in hand.  I am so pleased and feel very good!  I still have the small granite platform suitable for an amp or power conditioner to give away.

Any takers on that?
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