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Help with buying used Sonus Faber Cremona m

What are the risks of buying a very high-end set of Cremona m speakers used from a private party in Poland and shipping them to Texas, US? Maybe for some, this isn't a big risk/investment, but for me, this is huge and I am considering going way over my budget! I was originally looking to buy B&W PM1's (upgrading from my B&W XT2's) but have branched out and am very impressed with the SF Olympica. There's no way for me to budget $6-$10k for a pair of speakers, so I'm looking used for great sounding / looking SF's. If you have any feedback on these, let me know....but also looking for expert guidance on the concerns below.

I have many concerns and looking for some experienced council on how best to proceed.

- how to ensure they are authentic and not black/grey market or copies?
- should I confirm if they were originally purchased at an authorized dealer?
- how do I confirm the production year?
- should I be contacting SF in advance to check serial #?
- should I require a copy of the original receipt?
- how do I know if SF will service them or if there is any warranty and if not, doesn't this drastically reduce their value?
- how do I confirm if they are in perfect condition and perform perfectly?
- how much should it cost to ship from Poland to Texas?
- what is the best way to pay $thousands before I confirm this and before the seller ships (seller won't use PayPal)
- these are the ? I can think of. If you have other insights to share, please do.

Thanks very much for helping with my decision.
caune11
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
No way. You are taking far too big a risk and far to large a chance to lose all your money.
If the price is too good to pass up, then the risk is too high to throw your money down the toilet like buying speakers from Poland!!! (and expecting them to be shipped to Texas)
I think you would have to be insane to proceed under any circustances.

Now if it was a whim and you can easily afford to lose the money.. Hell yes plenty of ways to try to make the purchase safer.
For you, where you absolutely cannot afford to lose your money, I would say no way dude, no way.

Besides the 90% chance it is a scam.. The logistics are a nightmare.
You have about a one percent chance of actually getting the speakers you think you are buying, intact, at your door.
A 99% chance you will be crying and wishing to Hell you never sent them the money.
Way way too biga gamble.
I am cheap, and not fond of big risks.. You idea is crazy risky and if you do it you are nuts.
Sorry. Just my take on it.
miner42
698 posts
 
Continue to look on here for local Cremona Ms or ask your local dealer if he has any used ones. I know my local dealer often takes in trades toward a larger model and he is a Sf dealer.
dpatterson
105 posts
 
Why risk it. SF Cremona m seen for sale here on a regular basis from owners in the USA.
hgeifman
1,193 posts
 
I strongly recommend you NOT buy Cremona M Speakers used from a private party in Poland. All of your above questions raise too many red flags regarding this purchase. It is not worth the grief and aggravation you are going to have if anything goes wrong. You will be much better off purchasing them used from a local retailer.

Buying these speakers from someone in Poland is not worth the risk regardless of the selling price or other claims regarding this transaction.
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