This dude emails me about a nice little pair of KEF monitors I have listed, wants to come see and hear them. My response is usually pretty generic, if you are coming to buy them, I will pull them out and hook them up.
Too many times in the past I have been treated like a dealer's showroom. No, I am not here for your evaluations. Not interested in what you don't like about it/them.
No, you can't bring your amp over to hook up to see how it sounds. Much as I love this hobby, I price things to sell, and resent all the extra work. If I buy something and later decide I don't like it, I resell it.I research it carefully enough that I am willing to take that risk. I never abuse the seller.
So the dude shows up, (mind you I am a little under the weather from meds and didn't want to do this today anyway) , listens, hems, haws, and makes me a ridiculous offer. After stating that I have lowered the price on these twice on CL, we strike a deal for $140. for the pair . Cheap, but as I mentioned earlier I am clearing stuff out I don't use anymore. He hands me the money, takes the speakers, and calls me a couple of hours later. "Can I bring these back?" What?? All of a sudden he is critical of the midrange and says they smell like cat, he is allergic. Now, mind you the cats walked in front of him about 8 times when he was here! All of a sudden he mentions he is allergic! My stuff is generally not in the same room as the cats anyway.
DUDE! THESE WERE $140! What is wrong with people? Guessing he wasted about $20. in gas.So petty! Gave him his money back,he apparently needs it, even though he pulled up in a brand new loaded Nissan.
He should go to Best Buy and see what he gets for $140.
As I have said here in the past, anything over $100. on Craigslist I generally end up shipping out of state. A few exceptions, but for the most part I am extremely wary of the locals.
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