OLX and other internet based second hand experience

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Hi, could you please share your experiences when you decided to try out pre-owned AVRs or speakers or sub woofers from OLX and/or other internet sites please.
 
I bought my central channel speaker from OLX. The seller was very helpful and explained in detail the product. It depends on the seller.
I have got better luck with FB marketplace rather than Olx.
 
There are always pros and cons. Be very clear on your requirement. Do your validations checks by asking for a demo. Negotiate on the price ( need not mention right ) ask if you can test it for a week before closing the deal. For all this you better deal with local sellers whom you can meet personally. Have a knowledge friend who can help if you are in remote areas. There are many people here who took advantage of deals on these websites. Stay away from shipping and advance payments. It will take time for good deals to come by, be patient. Don’t get tempted for for ads or offers that are hard to believe pricing.
 
Many say that pre-owned market is worth it but others disagree. I wanted to see some practical experiences here.
 
Many say that pre-owned market is worth it but others disagree. I wanted to see some practical experiences here.
Pre owned market it worth it if the previous owner had learned electronics with the stuff he is selling.

Speakers are relatively risk free as replacing drivers is doable in the event of a breakdown.

Analaog amplifiers are also repairable without much trouble if they fail

AVRs on the other hand is the trouble town. In the last 10 years, out of the 10+ AVRs I bought used atleast 5 failed on me.

In india price from hifi shark.com + 25% is a good price to pay when it comes to used audio equipment.
 
The problem with OLX or FB market place is that you never know who is a scammer and who is a genuine seller.

I have bought a Kindle and an Echo Dot via OLX. Both sellers turned out to be decent. I was able to personally visit them and check the product before making the payment. However, those are easy to check products and relatively cheap as well.

Other than that, I have bought stuff off this forum and another tech forum. The requirements for creating sale thread and the feedback mechanism on these forums are good indicators of trustworthiness of the seller. I have bought a used Intel NUC for 17k, a used LG monitor for 14k and other sundry stuff. Mostly I've not had any reason to complain. The products arrive in condition as described.

My suggestion would be to personally inspect the product before buying. If you're suspicious of the seller, either just avoid or visit during day time with a friend. You can also talk to the seller over phone and gauze their intentions. A genuine seller will understand that buyers will want to be cautious and will deal with patience. When it comes to tech products, they will also exhibit some level of understanding of the product. Just as a random example, if you ask the person for the size of the woofer driver in a speaker, and they can't answer, it's not a good sign.
 
Hi, could you please share your experiences when you decided to try out pre-owned AVRs or speakers or sub woofers from OLX and/or other internet sites please.
As pointed out, it depends on the seller. I recently sold my Edifier 1280DBS and Crown XLS1502 (yet to hand over) and I'd like to believe I am a trustworthy seller!

Its generally a good idea to strike up a conversation to figure out the bona fides of a person. And that is a factum entirely independent of the forum though the incidence one way or the other may vary.

To elucidate, I have met some great people while buying stuff from OLX (having done my due diligence) whereas I've happened to meet some disingenuous ones on this forum.

I'd bought a pair of speakers from this one FM who'd advertised it as first hand, not that it mattered because speakers are hardy and i couldn't have cared less. While at his place to pickup the item, he was kind enough to let me audition another pair of really fine speakers which he blissfully happened to mention that he'd bought second hand from a dealer at a truly unbelievable price. Saw the same speakers on sale on HFV a few days later at a price much higher than what he'd bought it at and advertised as First Hand. While he's perfectly entitled to sell it at whatever price he deems fit, i do consider prior ownership history to be of relevance. Imagine buying what you believe to be a second hand car (quite literally) and finding out that you're the tenth owner! And while I'm really enjoying the pair of speakers he sold me, it does give me a moment of pause wondering about the chain of ownership.

Loose lips sink ships i guess (i let this one slide and i don't expect the person to introspect for even a moment if he comes across this post because if one does not have a conscience to begin with, one does not grow one at a later date - ergo, once an A**H***, always an A**H***).
 
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I'd bought a pair of speakers from this one FM who'd advertised it as first hand, not that it mattered because speakers are hardy and i couldn't have cared less. While at his place to pickup the item, he was kind enough to let me audition another pair of really fine speakers which he blissfully happened to mention that he'd bought second hand from a dealer at a truly unbelievable price. Saw the same speakers on sale on HFV a few days later at a price much higher than what he'd bought it at and advertised as First Hand. While he's perfectly entitled to sell it at whatever price he deems fit, i do consider prior ownership history to be of relevance. Imagine buying what you believe to be a second hand car (quite literally) and finding out that you're the tenth owner! And while I'm really enjoying the pair of speakers he sold me, it does give me a moment of pause wondering about the chain of ownership.

Loose lips sink ships i guess (i let this one slide and i don't expect the person to introspect for even a moment if he comes across this post because if one does not have a conscience to begin with, one does not grow one at a later date - ergo, once an A**H***, always an A**H***).
And while I'm not going to rat out this person, i think it would behoove all to know that the abovesaid action (Quoting myself here) comes under the definition of cheating under the Indian Penal Code - Section 415 so its best not to be dishonest despite one's intrinsic urges/nature/nurture while selling something on any platform:

415. Cheating.—Whoever, by deceiving any person, fraudulently or dishonestly induces the person so deceived to deliver any property to any person, or to consent that any person shall retain any property, or intentionally induces the person so deceived to do or omit to do anything which he would not do or omit if he were not so deceived, and which act or omission causes or is likely to cause damage or harm to that person in body, mind, reputation or property, is said to “cheat”.

Explanation.—A dishonest concealment of facts is a deception within the meaning of this section.
 
Thanks DB1989. I am sorry if my thread made you cringe over the deal you made yourself. I think we win some we lose some in this game of second hand internet ad responding. New products are so costly that we have to dirty our hands in these roulette chance we take.
 
Thanks DB1989. I am sorry if my thread made you cringe over the deal you made yourself. I think we win some we lose some in this game of second hand internet ad responding. New products are so costly that we have to dirty our hands in these roulette chance we take.
Not at all! Just thought it fit to recount an experience which I thought was relevant to the topic at hand i.e. irrespective of forum, it helps to figure out the bonafides of a person. :)
 
Just as a random example, if you ask the person for the size of the woofer driver in a speaker, and they can't answer, it's not a good sign.
This could be a tricky one. I would know the technical details while I'm buying the stuff, once I have them set up and it plays well, then it's all about listening to my music. I would eventually forget all the technical details.

There have been times I've sold components that have been lying idle for a long time. When I advertise it to be sold, I expect the buyer to learn about the technical details of the device. All I can provide is the age, price, condition, and a link to the specs sheet from the manufacturer.

The worst offenders are on OLX.
I've had a great experience on HFV, buying or selling, and I would exclusively stick to this source. I would rate peace of mind higher than a good deal/ bargain.

Regardless, it's always going to be gamble, no matter the platform.
 
(i let this one slide and i don't expect the person to introspect for even a moment if he comes across this post because if one does not have a conscience to begin with, one does not grow one at a later date - ergo, once an A**H***, always an A**H***).
You're probably being too kind by not mentioning the fact that the said a****** had a bad case of haemorrhoids too!
 
Today I made an unsuccessful attempt to buy a product from Vplak. Infact the item price is too good to be true (22k for a pair of QAcoustics 3020i) which in Amazon also was listed just Rs.1500 more. But then I received many phone calls from Vplak customer service asking me why I stopped half way through. I said I changed my mind for which he kept dragging saying we can give you further discounts and interest free emis and what not. After about fourth call from them, I got annoyed and blocked their number. Vplak's desperation to sell is a big question mark. I am thinking they are either fake or a pandemic affected fading company that wants to up its turnover.
 
Today I made an unsuccessful attempt to buy a product from Vplak. Infact the item price is too good to be true (22k for a pair of QAcoustics 3020i) which in Amazon also was listed just Rs.1500 more. But then I received many phone calls from Vplak customer service asking me why I stopped half way through. I said I changed my mind for which he kept dragging saying we can give you further discounts and interest free emis and what not. After about fourth call from them, I got annoyed and blocked their number. Vplak's desperation to sell is a big question mark. I am thinking they are either fake or a pandemic affected fading company that wants to up its turnover.
The website looks dubious. A similar website that i remember was Naaptol.
 
Today I made an unsuccessful attempt to buy a product from Vplak. Infact the item price is too good to be true (22k for a pair of QAcoustics 3020i) which in Amazon also was listed just Rs.1500 more. But then I received many phone calls from Vplak customer service asking me why I stopped half way through. I said I changed my mind for which he kept dragging saying we can give you further discounts and interest free emis and what not. After about fourth call from them, I got annoyed and blocked their number. Vplak's desperation to sell is a big question mark. I am thinking they are either fake or a pandemic affected fading company that wants to up its turnover.
Hey. Is Vplak safe? Shall I order from Vplak? Or shall I go for reputed Bajaao?
 
I bought Floorstanding Wharfedale speakers from OLX 5-6 months ago. The guy wasn't knowledgeable. Probably some kind of trafficked piece. But the piece was good and I bought it after listening to the sound. So it depends on the seller.
 
A beautiful, well-constructed speaker with class-leading soundstage, imaging and bass that is fast, deep, and precise.
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