eBay Listings that make you go "Umm?"

[Equaliser]

The seller could've made a typo by having an extra digit, it's happened to me before with listing items on ebay mobile and in a rush.

 

The last Kef 104/2 was sold for little under $500 less then a month ago. The slight deterioration in the woofer surrounds internally put me off a bit with bidding higher.

 

EDITING this post:

 

Who ever is bidding on these:

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Eurosound-speakers-Bi-wired-200-Watt-92-Db-efficiency-Rogers-Ls-Equal-Ex-cond-/291122379627

 

Are getting ripped. White scam van speakers worth no more then $10.

Edited April 16, 2014 by DefQon

[Guest 322]

Naim Gear (thats not why its umm either)

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NAIM-AUDIO-/291126070109?pt=AU_Electronics_Audio_Amplifiers&hash=item43c8774b5d

 

description?

 

I AM SELLING AS A PACKAGE AS I THINK THEY ALL GO TOGETHER

 

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION PLEASE ASK BUT I AM NOT SURE HOW HELPFUL I CAN BE WITH THESE ITEMS.

 

I DO HOWEVER REMEMBER THAT THEY WORKED PERFECTLY MANY YEARS AGO WHEN THEY WERE IN USE.

 

IF YOU ARE THE WINNING BIDDER AND THE ITEMS TO NOT WORK I WOULD BE ABLE TO REFUND ON RETURN"

[firefly0071]

Looks like a reasonable  package for a bedroom!

[Guest 322]

interesting subbie.

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Custom-Made-Active-Sub-1-2-Meter-Diaphragm-/231211736143?pt=AU_Hi_Fi_Speakers&hash=item35d54b1c4f

 

hungry chap.

[JukKluk2]

So lethal that it  has to be used outdoors. And, yes, let's all send the seller a packet of breath mints.

[Andrew.S]

interesting subbie.

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Custom-Made-Active-Sub-1-2-Meter-Diaphragm-/231211736143?pt=AU_Hi_Fi_Speakers&hash=item35d54b1c4f

 

hungry chap.

That looks awesome!

[Black Label]

Pretty certain you'd be wanting more than your money back on winning this auction:

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201078772056

[JukKluk2]

Look at the wings on that wingnut.

[skippy124]

What do you do if you have only one vintage speaker instead of a pair....... Turn the logo on the front by 90 deg, sit it on its side and call it a vintage centre speaker....

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sansui-classic-centre-speaker-the-ultimate-in-high-performance-vintage-quality-/271464284645?pt=AU_Hi_Fi_Speakers&hash=item3f348841e5&_uhb=1

[elcamry]

Clever b.......!

[Prana69]

What do you do if you have only one vintage speaker instead of a pair....... Turn the logo on the front by 90 deg, sit it on its side and call it a vintage centre speaker....

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sansui-classic-centre-speaker-the-ultimate-in-high-performance-vintage-quality-/271464284645?pt=AU_Hi_Fi_Speakers&hash=item3f348841e5&_uhb=1

OMG that's hilarious!  Is he serious?  A centre channel speaker from the 70s?

 

I've had one transaction with this seller many years ago.  Never again.  He has some decent stuff but he doesn't describe condition accurately and he overcharges on postage.

 

DaveR

[Guest 322]

Shower Radio,

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Shower-radio-/301181484095?pt=AU_Radios&hash=item461fd0bc3f

Edited May 12, 2014 by 322

[Hergest]

Am i missing something obvious in the listing here or is a squashed dust cover a new way of doing things? The seller's others speakers are the same.

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-0-Diameter-5W-4-Ohm-Aluminum-Housing-Round-Magnet-Speaker-Loudspeaker-/301163527511?pt=AU_Hi_Fi_Speakers&hash=item461ebebd57&_uhb=1

 

 

 

[Monkeyboi]

Am i missing something obvious in the listing here or is a squashed dust cover a new way of doing things? The seller's others speakers are the same.

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-0-Diameter-5W-4-Ohm-Aluminum-Housing-Round-Magnet-Speaker-Loudspeaker-/301163527511?pt=AU_Hi_Fi_Speakers&hash=item461ebebd57&_uhb=1

 No you're not missing anything.  IMHO the unit on offer is far from new as the seller lists it.  At best a factory or transit damaged second.  Crushed dust dome, scratches on the basket and an imperfect edge seal are all the hallmarks of well and truly used IMO.

 

Cheers,

Alan

Edited May 15, 2014 by Monkeyboi

[frednork]

Ha ha, my kids have been on to that trend for some time and keep wanting to follow it, :lol:

[Ahh- Schnoo Schnoo]

3 month old Tannoys.....so much to Ummm about here......

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/High-End-Tannoy-Dual-Concentric-Speakers-Cheviot-/231230876275?pt=AU_Pro_Audio&hash=item35d66f2a73&_uhb=1

[Cichlabxr]

Now that's a bargain. When were these made 1970 something? I wonder which part is "3 month old?".

[jdog]

Am i missing something obvious in the listing here or is a squashed dust cover a new way of doing things? The seller's others speakers are the same.

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-0-Diameter-5W-4-Ohm-Aluminum-Housing-Round-Magnet-Speaker-Loudspeaker-/301163527511?pt=AU_Hi_Fi_Speakers&hash=item461ebebd57&_uhb=1

star shaped pushed in dustcover gives more holographic imaging on the music... 

[robin-hobart]

3 month old Tannoys.....so much to Ummm about here......

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/High-End-Tannoy-Dual-Concentric-Speakers-Cheviot-/231230876275?pt=AU_Pro_Audio&hash=item35d66f2a73&_uhb=1

 

Agreed - these speakers are circa 1977. Maybe he means he's owned them for 3 months?....

I have an identical pair - wonderful, competent 'all-rounders'.

But Sarawak?

Edited May 16, 2014 by robin-hobart

[Brendo09]

gumtree - http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wanneroo/audio/dr-dre-pro-white-or-black-inc-full-warranty-and-price-cut-/1037730660

 

Beats headphones with remarkable properties...

 

Beats Pro professional headphones sound so good because they put back the quality lost in modern-day file compression. That means you’re really hearing music the way it was originally heard by the artist in the studio. 

 

They actually change the compression in the file you're listening to! 

 

Because Beats Pro headphones have heavily padded, pivoting ear cups, you get the noise cancelling effect without the need for power switches or batteries. It’s the real studio monitor experience in a headphone. 

 

the noise cancelling you have when you don't actually know what noise cancelling is!

[jdog]

gumtree - http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wanneroo/audio/dr-dre-pro-white-or-black-inc-full-warranty-and-price-cut-/1037730660

 

Beats headphones with remarkable properties...

 

Beats Pro professional headphones sound so good because they put back the quality lost in modern-day file compression. That means you’re really hearing music the way it was originally heard by the artist in the studio. 

 

They actually change the compression in the file you're listening to! 

 

Because Beats Pro headphones have heavily padded, pivoting ear cups, you get the noise cancelling effect without the need for power switches or batteries. It’s the real studio monitor experience in a headphone. 

 

the noise cancelling you have when you don't actually know what noise cancelling is!

also says

 

"Beats Pro are made of steel and aluminum, giving you an interior sound platform more solid than most. That’s why you’ll feel the kind of bass that resonates deep in your chest when you play your music."

 

not sure how you could feel the bass on your chest wearing headphones

[davidsss]

Press them up against your chest?

 

DS

[Guest Muon]

ebay, a Marantz 6300 described as "Rare", "TOTL", "Mid Century Masterpiece" and a "Beast" while an alright table this is a bit much

 

All this for parts/not working for $340..................tell him he's dreaming.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-RARE-MARANTZ-6300-MID-CENTURY-MASTERPIECE-DIRECT-DRIVE-TURNTABLE-/181410428237?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2a3ce7754d

[MKSOUND_HT]

ebay, a Marantz 6300 described as "Rare", "TOTL", "Mid Century Masterpiece" and a "Beast" while an alright table this is a bit much

 

All this for parts/not working for $340..................tell him he's dreaming.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-RARE-MARANTZ-6300-MID-CENTURY-MASTERPIECE-DIRECT-DRIVE-TURNTABLE-/181410428237?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2a3ce7754d

 

Also a bit disapointing it hasn't been tested for $340. All they would need to do is pop down to an Op shop and grab an old record to test out.

[Demondes]

also says

"Beats Pro are made of steel and aluminum, giving you an interior sound platform more solid than most. That’s why you’ll feel the kind of bass that resonates deep in your chest when you play your music."

not sure how you could feel the bass on your chest wearing headphones

I think means "inferior" sound platform when compared to decent headphones