TPOK Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Harbeth-40-2-Tiger-Ebony/113912777278?hash=item1a85bb0a3e:g:thcAAOSwu4pdlzDy This is the second pair he's advertised recently. Same lack of detail re provenance etc. Legit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) If you're concerned as to whether the seller actually has the speakers then ask for a photo with the speaker and ebay account name in it. As for provenance? Ask for proof of purchase, or request serial numbers and go to Harbeth direct. Edited October 12, 2019 by Kaynin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPOK Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 For that kind of money, I'd go see the things first. Wondering if it's worth the effort. Kind of puzzled that someone selling a second pair in such a short time (so must be some kind of dealer) doesn't put more in the ad by way of description than corporate copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mac Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I wonder whether these are the same blemished speakers sold by Krispy Audio earlier in the year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Certainly looks consistent with the marks on each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted October 12, 2019 Volunteer Share Posted October 12, 2019 http://www.audiomagic.com.au/product/detail/915/exdemo-pair-of-speakers-harbeth-m40-2-tiger-ebony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aasza Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: http://www.audiomagic.com.au/product/detail/915/exdemo-pair-of-speakers-harbeth-m40-2-tiger-ebony Yeah was just about to post that... AudioMagic are the Australian Importer/Distributor for Harbeth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPOK Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Well-spotted. Seem legit - so why are they describing them as “Cherry” in both ads, when the pics show ebony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aasza Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 21 minutes ago, TPOK said: Well-spotted. Seem legit - so why are they describing them as “Cherry” in both ads, when the pics show ebony? Umm... The ads read as Tiger Ebony to me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPOK Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 See audiomagic “product details” and ebay “colour”. Just makesit stranger that a dealer does this - along with leaving out the salient stuff, like age, condition etc. As I said, same with the last ad - no background on the item, and “cherry” (when they were the eucalypt). Maybe he’s got a template. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I really don’t see any problem with either ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPOK Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Perhaps not. Just that as a potentially interested buyer for what is a relatively expensive item (to me, anyway), I’d feel a bit more confident/inclined to follow up if the seller provided more salient information than the company blurb, and was accurate in the details. To me, not doing so gives the air a slight scent of rodent - though in light of above revelations I accept it’s all probably legit. Thanks to all for their observations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) On 12/10/2019 at 9:47 PM, TPOK said: Perhaps not. Just that as a potentially interested buyer for what is a relatively expensive item (to me, anyway), I’d feel a bit more confident/inclined to follow up if the seller provided more salient information than the company blurb, and was accurate in the details. To me, not doing so gives the air a slight scent of rodent - though in light of above revelations I accept it’s all probably legit. Thanks to all for their observations. Give Aleksandar at Audio Magic a call if you are interested. He is genuine and a fantastic bloke to deal with. You can buy with confidence from him. Edited October 13, 2019 by PKay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggmeister Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, PKay said: Give Aleksandar at Audio Magic a call if you are interested. He is genuine and a fantastic bloke to deal with. You can buy with confidence from him. I second calling Aleksander, he is a great guy to deal with. Give him a call 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogersquared Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Yngvi said: I second calling Aleksander, he is a great guy to deal with. Give him a call I third that notion. Best dealer in Aus. You can buy with confidence. Edited October 13, 2019 by rogersquared 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifi123 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 The photographs of the speakers were taken in audiomagic showroom. ( I was there a month ago). If you have any concerns ring and visit. As other posters have commented, Aleksandar is genuine and very easy to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Faustus Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Did u check his website? audiomagic...your speakers are there ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPOK Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Thanks for all the reassurance. Much more comfortable than viewing cold on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggmeister Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Aleksander is probably the most genuine bloke in the industry I have dealt with. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 11 hours ago, Yngvi said: Aleksander is probably the most genuine bloke in the industry I have dealt with. Him and Harry and Norman from Audio Genesis in Sydney. Although AG don’t sell Harbeth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krispy Audio Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Bit late to this but just confirming they are the same pair I had for sale a while back. They didn't sell so went down to Melb to try. If you're genuinely interested in a pair of 40.2s, these sound as good as a brand new pair at nearly $10k off. The blemish is extremely minor, and in about the best place possible to have such a thing. You simply can't see it unless you sit behind the speaker and are directed to it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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