Bloomdidogoe Posted May 11, 2016 Report Posted May 11, 2016 Hi all, I am currently looking to buy a used KMR81i and found this one on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/282009930309?_trksid=p2057872.m2748.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I made an offer for $900 ( the seller asking $975) and it was accept immediately. Questioning the seller for SN, purchased date and distributor. The seller answers: "we're a resale shop. There is no invoice or receipt." He claims the SN of microphone is 13966. Any ideas? Quote
Philip Perkins Posted May 11, 2016 Report Posted May 11, 2016 Other than checking that SN in some database of stolen gear you pays your money and you takes your chances--that's how ebay works. Do they have positive reviews? Do they have a lot of auctions up (ie are pros)? The pix look legit. It isn't common for people selling used gear, especially something that has had as long a manufacturing life as the 81, to have the original receipt. These guys could easily be the 3rd or 4th owners of the mic... Quote
Bloomdidogoe Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Posted May 11, 2016 24 minutes ago, Philip Perkins said: Other than checking that SN in some database of stolen gear you pays your money and you takes your chances--that's how ebay works. Do they have positive reviews? Do they have a lot of auctions up (ie are pros)? The pix look legit. It isn't common for people selling used gear, especially something that has had as long a manufacturing life as the 81, to have the original receipt. These guys could easily be the 3rd or 4th owners of the mic... The seller is rated top seller with 100% positive feedback. Well, maybe I should take my own chances, Thanks for advise. Quote
Constantin Posted May 11, 2016 Report Posted May 11, 2016 Could also be a pawn shop in real life. At the very least you could send Neumann an email inquring about the serial number. Quote
Rick Reineke Posted May 11, 2016 Report Posted May 11, 2016 The seller appears legitimate to me, has many transactions, a stellar rating and a return policy, so you'll likely be ok. Quote
Glen Deakin Posted May 11, 2016 Report Posted May 11, 2016 The microphone looks to be in great condition. Quote
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