Interesting Ads


This guy seems to have some very interesting stories - traveled with the Dead, goes all over the world... Impressive.

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/mark-levinson-no-326s-preamp-new-in-sealed-box--2
chayro
Maybe it's just me, Chayro, but when the most common word someone uses in their writing or conversation is "I", MY eyes glaze over and "I" tune out. Not really interested in the life story of a wealthy narcissist who flits from Maui to Florence to Rome, using his friends connections to buy cheap and sell on the secondary market for the price he got via his connections. You got something to sell, describe it, name your price, and save your life story for someone who cares. YMMV.
It sounds like the kind of conversation that at first blush, sounds interesting, and then you wish someone would call you away. It's just a piece of equipment. One's pedigree isn't a prerequisite for selling it. IMO, YMMV, etc. goes a long way better in an ad or review, which this one kind of turned into.

All the best,
Nonoise
Yeah, quite the story. I almost bought a turntable once from a guy who claimed that he started The Absolute Sound and got HP up and running.In the end I didn't, because I thought his asking price was too high and I didn't want to 'insult' him by negotiating, he didn't seem like the type. I'm sure he sold it to someone willing to pay more because the seller 'was somebody'. LOL!
Reminds me of when George Costanza bought a car from Jon Voight on Seinfeld...lol.
I'm wondering what part of the self-puffery act you find
"impressive". Smacks of bull to me.