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Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

vikinger — Wed, 13 May 2009 04:23:17 GMT

Just spotted a QDA auction for an Avant on eBay. Being sold with a new One for All remote!

At the bottom of the entry they claim that it's More Than an AV, it's a Lifestyle. They obviously need to sack their PR people because they forgot to mention that a Beo's 4 Life!

Vikinguk

Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

vikinger — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:25:24 GMT

Have just taken delivery of a wall bracket for a BC1 from Lifestyle. It was sold as used but looks new to me. Came with a couple of B&O freebies. Fantastic service!

Vikinguk

Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

beocool — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:45:23 GMT

I 've bought Beolab 3's from Lifestyle AV too, and I would highly recommend them. Prompt delivery and goods as described. I've bought minor stuff from Iconic TV and also had a good experience, although it took them a little longer for the goods to be delivered, but nothing too bad. I also bought a Beomaster 7000 and Beogram CD 7000 from a reseller in Holland. Again no problem at all.

Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

SKApretto71 — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:24:37 GMT

I had some mail exchange with Lifestyle AV for a pair of BL3s and I had a GREAT experience.

It's the only dealer I contacted for B&O.

Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

vikinger — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:01:51 GMT

A correction!

My email to Morethan AV from 19th April apparently failed in its transmission and I didn't notice the related ISP warning. So apologies to Morethan AV!

(Collecting BC1 Sunday. Unfortunately its a 500 mile round trip! Mustn't forget the Allen key so that I can get it off the stand and into the car!)

Vikinguk

Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

Dave — Sun, 03 May 2009 20:50:46 GMT

KingStreet:

Re-sellers have been a touchy subject in the "official" B&O world historically - although this seems to be changing.

Always a difficult situation for dealers - as with cars & guitars - the only other areas I have any real knowledge /experience of buying used and/or new in - customers can go either way.

Speaking personally, I have only had contact with Lee (Lifestyle) and Ian (Morethan) and both have been very forthright and helpful. In fact, via Beoworld, Lee came here and did a "live" monthly draw, which many here may remember - a good night all round.

Speaking professionally, King Street has tried to work with, rather than against, resellers. There are several occasions where we have worked alongside both Lifestyle and Morethan - either for final fix and installation work "up North", or supplying new items alongside pre-owned for "mutual" customers.

To me, this makes sound business sense - a good recent example is chap who bought some new Lab6000 wall brackets from here, to use with his "pre-owned" Lab 6000's. His system has evolved over many years, some bought privately, some via ebay, some from re-sellers and some ( minor bits \) new. He actually lives on the same street my gran used to - so whilst local to here, he buyes "nationally" - which he is, of course, free to do.

In April, his best mate, who has seen the system installed, and long admired it, took the plunge, and bought from King Street, a Bvis 7 40, Bsnd 9000 system for his new build house - with a couple of link TV's, and a 3500. Recommendation is the best kind of advertising for any business (as I'm sure Lee knows).

On a related note - Steve at Sounds Heavenly is supplying splendid products for use with B&O kit, via Dealers and re-sellers.

I can relate to this and i'm sure many people do this, mix and matching, because lets face it B&O isn't exactly easy to afford. It's wise to shop around the second hand market for those who have little money. My dealer here in Adelaide has always always been helpful, generous, honest, straight forward and a pleasure to deal with, but i do at times worry because 70% of my B&O is from other sources (ebay, lifestyle). I do my best to recomend them, but being so young, nobody else i know would feel in their right mind to buy B&O gear...

Just to mention here then, any Adelaide beoworlders (how many are there, two? ) i recommend B&O grenfell st, it is absolutely 5 stars from me - they've been 100% supportive with all of my enquiries, orders, and issues, going above and beyond the call of duty. Unmatched customer service so far with anything i've bought.

Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

wirralsimon — Sun, 03 May 2009 15:44:07 GMT

All of the B&O resellers mentioned need repeat business and recommendations to be successful, so I would be quite confident dealing with any of them.

Simon

Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

The_Beonic_Man — Sun, 03 May 2009 07:48:32 GMT

Medogsfat:

Heyup Simon - how ya doing?

Chris.

Hi Chris,

I am refreshed!

Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

nmartin771 — Sun, 03 May 2009 03:09:09 GMT

Also I must say I had great experience with Jason from Iconic-AV !

I bought from him mine BL8000 and I'm more than satisfied with service, mail correspondence and what I got !

So, I think all of them doing really great job... I must admit that MorethanAV is little bit cheaper than IconicacAV and LifeStyle but on the end wherever you buy it I think you will be satisfied !

Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

Steve at Sounds Heavenly — Sat, 02 May 2009 08:02:56 GMT

Thanks, you're too kind!

Steve.

Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

KingStreet — Sat, 02 May 2009 06:17:33 GMT

Re-sellers have been a touchy subject in the "official" B&O world historically - although this seems to be changing.

Always a difficult situation for dealers - as with cars & guitars - the only other areas I have any real knowledge /experience of buying used and/or new in - customers can go either way.

Speaking personally, I have only had contact with Lee (Lifestyle) and Ian (Morethan) and both have been very forthright and helpful. In fact, via Beoworld, Lee came here and did a "live" monthly draw, which many here may remember - a good night all round.

Speaking professionally, King Street has tried to work with, rather than against, resellers. There are several occasions where we have worked alongside both Lifestyle and Morethan - either for final fix and installation work "up North", or supplying new items alongside pre-owned for "mutual" customers.

To me, this makes sound business sense - a good recent example is chap who bought some new Lab6000 wall brackets from here, to use with his "pre-owned" Lab 6000's. His system has evolved over many years, some bought privately, some via ebay, some from re-sellers and some ( minor bits \) new. He actually lives on the same street my gran used to - so whilst local to here, he buyes "nationally" - which he is, of course, free to do.

In April, his best mate, who has seen the system installed, and long admired it, took the plunge, and bought from King Street, a Bvis 7 40, Bsnd 9000 system for his new build house - with a couple of link TV's, and a 3500. Recommendation is the best kind of advertising for any business (as I'm sure Lee knows).

On a related note - Steve at Sounds Heavenly is supplying splendid products for use with B&O kit, via Dealers and re-sellers.

Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

Hardwriter — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:50:07 GMT

I've bought quite a few items from MoreThan AV and found Ian to be quick to reply to emails and telephone calls and pretty helpful. Seems to get a lot of "new and unopened items" (the stuff I tend to go for). Last item I bought from him was only three months old according to B&O. If he runs that business as a hobby - as suggeted above - he must look a bit strange driving around in a brand new signwritten van!

I've not bought anything from Lifestyle although when I have enquired about items the guys there have been pretty helpful and always understanding if what they have is not quite what I've wanted. They have always been quick to come back if they are not sure about any enquiry and that's pretty good service.

I've not had any contact with Beo4Life or Iconic so cannot comment - their equipment tends to be a bit older than I usually look out for.

As for those trading on ebay - I'm sure there's good and bad but my experience suggests more of the latter, at least for B&O items. My advice - always check serial numbers with B&O. If the seller can't or won't give them then don't bid.

Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

Medogsfat — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:18:33 GMT

Heyup Simon - how ya doing?

Chris.

Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

The_Beonic_Man — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:06:41 GMT

I have purchased an LC2, a BeoLab 3000 and a BeoSound Century from Lifestyle-AV. Nothing but high praise from my experiences as a customer. It was undoubtedly their polite, helpful and friendly attitude that made me want to buy from them. Their customer service is first class. Highly recommended.

Simon.

Re: On-Line Pre-Owned B&O Dealers

Steve at Sounds Heavenly — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:46:18 GMT

Hi everyone,

I'm surprised that some of you have reported concerns with either IconicAV or MoreThanAV - I have purchased items for my own system from both Ian at MoreThan and Jason at Iconic and I have only the highest praise for them both.

I would buy from either company again without hesitation and I can recommend them both.

So why haven't I bought anything from Lee at LifeStyle yet? No real reason, it all depends who has the item I want at the right time - I'm sure I'll be off to Eastbourne with my cheque book before too long....

Steve.