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  • 08-08-2010 11:41 AM

    Optimistic!!

    Optimistic buy-it-now......LaughingLaughingLaughing

    Michael

    BV5, BV Avant, MX4000, MX1500

    BS 7000, BS 5500

    Penta III, Penta II, BL 4000, RL 60.2,  RL 35, CX-100 Alu

    BL 7000, MCP6500, MCP5500,  BL 5000,  Beo4 (x2), BL 1000 (x2)

  • 08-08-2010 11:43 AM In reply to

    Re: Optimistic!!

    Michael

    BV5, BV Avant, MX4000, MX1500

    BS 7000, BS 5500

    Penta III, Penta II, BL 4000, RL 60.2,  RL 35, CX-100 Alu

    BL 7000, MCP6500, MCP5500,  BL 5000,  Beo4 (x2), BL 1000 (x2)

  • 08-08-2010 1:57 PM In reply to

    Re: Optimistic!!

    Bentleyman:

    Someone has placed a minimum £100 bid, thus removing the Buy-it Now option.  What was it? I guess sometimes high BiY prices are used to make the minimum normal bid price look a bargain!

    Graham

    I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure. [W C Fields]

  • 08-08-2010 2:35 PM In reply to

    Re: Optimistic!!

    Hi Graham,

    Yes I think people do that for the reason you said.

    The original BIN price he was asking was £400.

    Michael

    Michael

    BV5, BV Avant, MX4000, MX1500

    BS 7000, BS 5500

    Penta III, Penta II, BL 4000, RL 60.2,  RL 35, CX-100 Alu

    BL 7000, MCP6500, MCP5500,  BL 5000,  Beo4 (x2), BL 1000 (x2)

  • 08-09-2010 6:03 AM In reply to

    Re: Optimistic!!

  • 08-09-2010 9:48 AM In reply to

    Re: Optimistic!!

    Wow, 150 quid for a pair of X25's Surprise

    I can buy a pair of MS150's for that price?!

    Beocenter 9300, Beogam CD50, Beocord 5500, Beomaster 3400, Beomaster 4400, 2 Beogram 4000, Beomaster 8000, 2 beogram 8002, Beovox S-75, Beovox MS150.2, Beovox RL6000, Beovox S-35, Beomaster 6000, 2 Beocord 9000, Beocord 8004, Beocord 5000, Form 1, 2x Beolink 1000, Beo4, MX3500, LS4500. Born 1993.

  • 08-09-2010 10:20 AM In reply to

    • 9 LEE
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    Re: Optimistic!!

    The X25's are a fine speaker.  Assuming you are profoundly deaf, or have never in your life heard another loudspeaker.

    Smile

     

    BeoWorld - Everything Bang & Olufsen

  • 08-09-2010 1:43 PM In reply to

    • Medogsfat
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    Re: Optimistic!!

    These X25's have been relisted at least half a dozen times to my knowledge at this price. Some people just don't seem to get the hint do they?

    Chris.

    The use of metaphors should be avoided like the plague. They're like a red rag to a bull to me.

  • 08-09-2010 1:51 PM In reply to

    Re: Optimistic!!

    Heres another ebay bargain!

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/bang-and-loufsen-/110570394847?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19be8254df

    Soooo tempting! Take a look at the sellers other items, some real bargains to be had.

  • 08-09-2010 6:34 PM In reply to

    Re: Optimistic!!

    LaughingLaughing......hahaha yeah some real bargains there! Laughing

    Michael

    BV5, BV Avant, MX4000, MX1500

    BS 7000, BS 5500

    Penta III, Penta II, BL 4000, RL 60.2,  RL 35, CX-100 Alu

    BL 7000, MCP6500, MCP5500,  BL 5000,  Beo4 (x2), BL 1000 (x2)

  • 08-09-2010 7:09 PM In reply to

    • 9 LEE
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    Re: Optimistic!!

    Same old thing - i'm on the receiving end of this every day..   Just because it has 'BANG & OLUFSEN' written on it, it must be worth a lot of money..

    "but i paid a fortune for this in 1983" is the stock reply when i advise the value of a BeoCenter 2200 with X25's (nothing!) - and i find it hard not to say "sorry my friend, but you were had.."

    On the other hand though, there are some products that did indeed cost a fortune and are absolute works of art like the Beomaster 900 RG which are now worth pennies.  I had one of these in my dining room (and gave it to a BeoWorld member for free i think!) and was blown away by the craftsmanship and great sound.  I love the 900RG.

    I also know this is hypocritical as i sell them for the going rate (because i have to pay top dollar for them too), but the BeoGram 4500 and 7000's have run away with themselves as far as asking prices go.  They're good, but they're not that good!

    BeoVision 5 are todays bargain.  On ebay i've seen them as low as £1,500 which is an absolute steal. You can use one of these instead of a pair of BeoLab 6000's - the BV5 sounds better!!  Great PQ, great design, the all important 'flat screen' - Bargain.

    BeoCenter 9300 and 9500 will become classics and rise in value.  Get one now whilst you can, and get the matching record deck too.  BeoSystem 4500 with wall brackets in mint condition are investment certainties you can enjoy too.   I could go on!  

    *ahem*  this has turned into one of my rambles. Sorry. Embarrassed

    Lee

    Smile

    BeoWorld - Everything Bang & Olufsen

  • 08-09-2010 7:28 PM In reply to

    Re: Optimistic!!

    Yes Lee,

    A Beovision 5 is now what i'm looking for - I keep checking your lifestyle site but you seem to mainly have the black/black ones in at the moment, whereas when I go for one I want a Alu/black with motorized standWink

    Kicking myself really because there was such a one on ebay a few months ago in Worcestershire that went for a super low price (something like £1440 if I remember right).

    As a matter of interest, how much would you charge to deliver (and install..?) a beovision 5 up to me here in Rochdale..?

    Regards,

    Michael

    Michael

    BV5, BV Avant, MX4000, MX1500

    BS 7000, BS 5500

    Penta III, Penta II, BL 4000, RL 60.2,  RL 35, CX-100 Alu

    BL 7000, MCP6500, MCP5500,  BL 5000,  Beo4 (x2), BL 1000 (x2)

  • 08-09-2010 8:04 PM In reply to

    • 9 LEE
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    Re: Optimistic!!

    Sorry - really, that wasn't an advert for any of my products - it was a general observation of todays market!  I make a point of never mentioning my 'other business' and i'm sorry if my comments were misleading in any way.

    Please feel free to PM me - but LifeStyle AV stuff isn't for the forums - sorry..  Embarrassed

    Lee

    BeoWorld - Everything Bang & Olufsen

  • 08-10-2010 9:01 AM In reply to

    • Rich
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    Re: Optimistic!!

    9 LEE:

    Same old thing - i'm on the receiving end of this every day..   Just because it has 'BANG & OLUFSEN' written on it, it must be worth a lot of money..

    "but i paid a fortune for this in 1983" is the stock reply when i advise the value of a BeoCenter 2200 with X25's (nothing!) - and i find it hard not to say "sorry my friend, but you were had.."

    On the other hand though, there are some products that did indeed cost a fortune and are absolute works of art like the Beomaster 900 RG which are now worth pennies.  I had one of these in my dining room (and gave it to a BeoWorld member for free i think!) and was blown away by the craftsmanship and great sound.  I love the 900RG.

    I also know this is hypocritical as i sell them for the going rate (because i have to pay top dollar for them too), but the BeoGram 4500 and 7000's have run away with themselves as far as asking prices go.  They're good, but they're not that good!

    BeoVision 5 are todays bargain.  On ebay i've seen them as low as £1,500 which is an absolute steal. You can use one of these instead of a pair of BeoLab 6000's - the BV5 sounds better!!  Great PQ, great design, the all important 'flat screen' - Bargain.

    BeoCenter 9300 and 9500 will become classics and rise in value.  Get one now whilst you can, and get the matching record deck too.  BeoSystem 4500 with wall brackets in mint condition are investment certainties you can enjoy too.   I could go on!  

    *ahem*  this has turned into one of my rambles. Sorry. Embarrassed

    Lee

    Smile

    Please do go on.  I enjoy reading everyone's opinion, then going to the product section to look at the units.  Then I either have an "Oh, yeah, I listened to that back in '89 in HiFi buys in Ann Arbor, Michigan...."

    But I'm also keeping a list of Beoworlder Approved for future possible buys.  Being new to the site, the list is currently very short.....

    Current primary listening:  SMMC20EN -> BG4002 -> BM4000 -> Beovox M70

     

  • 08-10-2010 9:12 AM In reply to

    Re: Optimistic!!

    Rich:
    But I'm also keeping a list of Beoworlder Approved for future possible buys.

    That would make an interesting thread.

    There is a very short list of THEE pieces to have from specific eras.

    As you seem to have been thoroughly bitten w/ the bug... I highly recommend adding this to your immediate shopping list!

    • B&o bottle opener
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