Buying w/o warranty?

[Mtn. Steel]

I am minutes away from pulling the trigger on this--->..http://cgi.ebay.com/Pioneer-Elite-VS...QQcmdZViewItem that Bandphan linked me to (Thanks BP!). My only lingering concern is only getting a 30 day warranty. Anybody have/had issues with this? I am sure that is why it is such a deal, but just a hint of doubt. Thoughts?

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Personally, I will never buy anything electronic on eBay again.

Some turned out great, some not so great. Luck of the draw.

Do you feel lucky?

 

[agarwalro]

In all the equipment I ever bought, only once did the warranty/ guarantee get exercised.

Equipment failures:

1) Ipod G3 failed 4 days outside 90 day warranty
2) IBook HDD failed after 6 years (and 7-10 drops)
3) Klipsch Promedia 2.1 failed 2 days after CL purchase
4) Ipod Mini failed as soon as I took it apart
5) Yamaha HTR power board failed, repaired under warranty

Of course, the list of equipment that never failed on me is considerably longer.

 

[markw]

Do ya feel lucky today?

Granted, you save money but it's a gamble.

If nothing goes wrong, you win.

If something DOES go wrong, you lose.

 

[Mtn. Steel]

A question for those that have had equipment failure (warranty or not) is there a generality as to whether problems are evident quickly, or do they fail due to usage??

 

[lsiberian]

A question for those that have had equipment failure (warranty or not) is there a generality as to whether problems are evident quickly, or do they fail due to usage??

Ebay fair trade warranties are available for electronics I suggest you insure any item if you lack the discipline to insure them with your own savings.

 

[Mtn. Steel]

Me...? Lack discipline??? Ouch! I have been scrimping and saving to upgrade my next piece. I could have pulled the trigger on many 2-3 hundred dollar units many times. I know that I cannot afford the "next best thing", but would like my money (however slim it may be) to be well and intelligently spent. I usually appreciate the advice I get from more experienced folks here...that is why I ask.
Discipline? Look up Crossfit (my fitness regime) and then talk to me about discipline!

 

[jamie2112]

I would recommend used on Audiogon......Ebay is truly hit and miss as others have already stated......

 

[fast1]

I would recommend used on Audiogon......Ebay is truly hit and miss as others have already stated......

yea, i had more misses than hits, luckily they are low ticket items