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Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

ablaumeise — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:21:27 GMT

Somebody please buy this! I'm moving out in two weeks and I'm not taking this with me.

But you know what? If nobody does, I'm going to put it in a nice, solid box and store it away in a dry place for the next 10 years. And then I'm going to offer it for 500€. Minimum. (If the € survives for another 10 years.)

Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

Jonathan — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:29:36 GMT

It is very beautiful....

dam shipping costs!!

(I'm still thinking about it though...)

Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

ablaumeise — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:52:07 GMT

No, I don't. I just thought it'd be better to translate it right away - before someone uses Google translate and ends up thinking "what the hell did B&O just say about my mother?!".

Anyway, the system is still for sale. I still haven't been able to take decent photos or even put up an auction. Also, I'm not home most of the time right now and I don't really feel like dealing with people who expect me to ship to the other end of the world within 1 day. So if anyone wants this - get it! 140€. Last offer. I bought this thing for 100€ and it wasn't even working back then...

And...well, I guess it's not just me - but I think there are more and more people on eBay who just shouldn't be there. And it's getting worse all the time. Want an example? I was selling a Beocenter 3000 some time ago. The description was something along the lines of "B&O Beocenter 3000 - Receiver mit integriertem Plattenspieler". Guess what - some guy bought it for 35€ and apparently expected to get a damn Beosound 3000. For 35€. I mean, come on - there were pictures. Like, lots of pictures. Even an english description. And then, of course, there's the other thing. All my auctions end with "International shipping is possible. Just ask for quotes". The obvious thing will happen - some guy from somewhere far, far away will buy it and then be pissed at me because shipping is so expensive. As if it's my fault that he didn't ask or just look it up himself. I had that happen four times in the last months, and seriously - I'm getting sick of relisting things again and again.

Anyway, that was my personal rant on eBay. Hope you didn't get bored. Of course I've made many nice experiences with people who bought B&O stuff from me - but since many of these people are on this forum anyway, why not try to sell it here? Although it doesn't seem to work very well...

Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

Leslie — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:53:10 GMT

ablaumeise:

"Dear B&O-Friend! We would like to congratulate you on your decision, which has made you the owner of a B&O-component.

We thank you for the trust you put in us. We would be glad to prove to you that you made the right choice, and we will honestly try not to disappoint you."

You have this receipt in two languages?

Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

Leslie — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:51:29 GMT

ablaumeise:
And I don't really feel like putting it on ebay and dealing with the usual bunch of imbeciles.

Danke vielmals

Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

ablaumeise — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:58:59 GMT

Now come on, you know you want it! You know you want that receipt that reads:

"Dear B&O-Friend! We would like to congratulate you on your decision, which has made you the owner of a B&O-component.

We thank you for the trust you put in us. We would be glad to prove to you that you made the right choice, and we will honestly try not to disappoint you."

Same thing is true today, obviously.

Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

ablaumeise — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:15:45 GMT

80€. This is real heavy danish quality, unfortunately.

Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

Jonathan — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:19:48 GMT

How much would shipping to Melbourne, Australia be?

Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

lausvi — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:02:31 GMT

Don't really think so.

Most likely I would stretch the limits of my home... again.

But seriously, I really don't think I could accommodate those. Eventhough I would like to. Hopefully they will find a good new home.

Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

ablaumeise — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:56:19 GMT

I still have the original receipt from when the BM and the BG were bought alongside one another in a HiFi-shop in Schwäbisch Gmünd way back in the spring of 1975. Would you really dare to separate them?

Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

lausvi — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:44:46 GMT

I would love to have that BM2000 but I can't accommodate another Beogram (two, one still in box on the floow as I have no place for it), and I wouldn't dare to break this combo.

Or... ?

Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

ablaumeise — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:55:42 GMT

uh. Just realized this is still sitting in a box in the basement. Now come on, everybody is always talking about absolutely needing to have one of these. Here it is. Perfect condition, except for some easy fixes. Worldwide shipping. Safely packaged. That's more than you usually get on ebay or other places.

So this is really your last chance. I absolutely have no space for it here and it needs to go. And I don't really feel like putting it on ebay and dealing with the usual bunch of imbeciles.

Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

ablaumeise — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:31:13 GMT

Last chance. Still 160€.

This evening it'll be on eBay...

Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

ablaumeise — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:45:14 GMT

You'll regret that sooner or later.

They sure are amazing. I had to get rid of all the stuff I don't really use - after selling various Beomasters, Beograms and Beocenters all that remained was this system and a white BC 1800. Took me over a month to make up my mind. In the end, the BC is just more convenient for my small apartment - and I prefer the turntable on it both for the pickup and the mechanics.

So far my repairs and items always survived international shipping. Even the Beograms.

Except that one time when a (another) Beocenter 1800 arrived with all lamps busted. Still curious as to how they managed to do that.

Just had another look at them. As I wrote, they are more or less flawless. The BM has some fingerprints to the keys - the lettering is ok, the keys are just somewhat brighter is the middle - the off-key is the worst one, you can see that in the second picture. I guess you should be able to clean/polish the metal, it just never bothered me that much.

There are some superficial scratches to the scale, you can only see them if you look real closely.

Also, the paint is slightly chipped right under the P3/P4 keys (a strip of about 1mm width - really small, another one of these "you have to look real closely").

Apart from that it is in mint condition.

The Beogram is flawless except for the scratches to the lid. There are some bigger and deeper scratches, but I'm sure they can still be polished out. Also, the "finger grip" on the tonearm is faded similar to the keys.

I'm not sure whether or not the Pick-up is original. Might be an aftermarket one - there's no lettering on it and the metal on it is somewhat brighter. Also, it sounds really bad. Will have to be replaced or re-tipped anyway.

Re: White 70s Beosystem 2000 for sale

burantek — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:06:11 GMT

All,

I have recused myself from these items -so step up before they are gone!

They are absolutely amazing and I hope they go to a deserving home!