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You think Audiogon has problems ... look at Ebay
Non payers should receive negative feedback so that the seller can deceide if they want to sell to them or block them to avoid trouble before it starts EBay changed the policy to give the power to the buyers. EBay tries to imply there will be a wa... 
Beware: Unscrupulous potential buyers
Make sure you cash the MO somewhere other than your bank, although they can verify it. A MO can be cancelled once you send the buyer a tracking # as long as the buyer bought it with a credit card. Crooks will claim they don't have a paypal account... 
You think Audiogon has problems ... look at Ebay
Don't like 'em? Most would not buy or sell anything anywhere. But then again, there's always the option of paying retail. Never in my case, ever. You just have to understand how the system works, and word your listings carefully, like selling as i... 
Most suitable tone arm for linn sondek LP12
Ittock LVII is the best bang for the buck. I had the Ekos II and even though a little better, not nearly enough better to justify the cost, unless you've got the money to burn. You may also be just as well off with what you have now. I'm selling a... 
You think Audiogon has problems ... look at Ebay
Fraud problem... then why can't a seller leave negative feedback for a buyer (since May 28 08) A buyer that does not pay only gets red flagged then may be suspended after a few times. It only needs to happen once if you are the seller and legit. Y... 
You think Audiogon has problems ... look at Ebay
You have to use paypal or an electronic payment method on ebay so that the buyer has recource even if they make something up. Both ebay and paypal make money that way and do not have to get involved or take any losses. Also a seller can get hundre... 
You think Audiogon has problems ... look at Ebay
Sometimes sellers are bad on ebay, but it's mostly the buyers. Yesterday I changed an auction after several emails to a buyer to list my item for a buy it now price. He has the invoice but hasn't paid. If your buyer or seller ever sells anything c... 
You think Audiogon has problems ... look at Ebay
Always pay through pay pal backed up by a credit card. Then get your credit card company to issue a chargeback. They have the final say so as long as 45 days haven't passed. E-Bay usually helps out fraudulent BUYERS. Sellers are rarely helped out.... 
Anyone else noticing inflation in used gear $?
Used prices will inflate due to people not being able to afford to pay retail. Mortgage forclosures lead to rent skyrocketing. 
Choices, turntable purchase choices?
I just bought a Rega RP3 and installed a Linn Adikt MM cart. and it sounds as good to me than the 2 Linn Sondek 12 LP's I had with the Ittock LVII tonearms. 810.00 + 550.00 for the cart. vs 2,700.00 much simpler and a lot less hassle and lots chea... 
Would a Dynavector XX2 MkII be good upgrade?
Teleshack. The 10x5's do the same thing! I had 2 bend on me in a matter of days, and never had any trouble with Nagaoaka or the 3 different Linns that I tried. I use the Adikt MM now and DV will never get another penny from me. Even some dealers s... 
Switched From Tubes To SS???Glad You Did???
I had the oppertunity to go from tube to ss amp and pre. When I hooked up the ss there was just no comparison. Tubes rule. ML vs Cary was the test. My friend and I swapped out amp and preamp and he wanted to keep my tube equipment after hearing it... 
How to unpack 150lbs+ towers
Lay them down on their sides on a bed and slide them out of the bottom of the box. Keep the boxes and packing materials for the future. 
Cary CAD 120s MkII vs. Music Reference RM200 MkII
It should work well since you have independant balance controls on the 98. 
Cary CAD 120s MkII vs. Music Reference RM200 MkII
It depends on the gain in the preamp. I'm getting a Cary CAD 120s back tomorrow and since I have the Cary SLP 98P preamp that has a high gain in it I was advised to get Cardas Caps and new hexfreds in order to achieve better sound rather than upgr...