Thanks to all non paying bidders! I just won a 767 for $129!

[Jboogie2384]

boogie --please post the ebay listing -
so we might tell you if we know this seller -
and also - so we can look at the original photos

I'm not sure on how to do that RBJ. If you want I can give you my eBay info and password so u can do it. Let me know if I should PM the info to you.

 

[Terry]

boogie --please post the ebay listing -
so we might tell you if we know this seller -
and also - so we can look at the original photos

I agree!

Also Jr, hit the guy up for a part refund, email him the above pictures. If that doesn't work file a PayPal claim (Item not as described) I hope you paid by PalPal! I'd be looking for at least $50.00 refund, but try for $65.00 at first, some sellers are surprisingly flexible, Good luck buddy, i have a spare back I could send you, but mine has broken screw posts.

 

[redbenjoe]

boogie --maybe we all have different ways to do this --as we have different programs in our software -

but --here is my way -
1. right click on the listing heading
2. choose ' bookmark this link' from the drop-down box
3. then right click the bookmark
4. choose copy
5. then - come back to this thread and click paste

or --maybe others here can show you an easier way

 

[Jboogie2384]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT
ok let me know if that worked.

 

[Terry]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290512405270&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
ok let me know if that worked.

yup that worked, no mention of the broken case on that listing.

IMO he should refund you as it looks like he didn't pack it well enough, did you get a pic of the box and how it arrived?

 

[Jboogie2384]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290512405270&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
ok let me know if that worked.

yup that worked, no mention of the broken case on that listing.

IMO he should refund you as it looks like he didn't pack it well enough, did you get a pic of the box and how it arrived?

I didn't throw anything out for sure. I still have it all. No bubble wrap what so ever. Did you see how there are no pics of the sides? UGH!!!

 

[Terry]

>>No bubble wrap what so ever.

OK, that's just wrong.

Send the seller a message requesting a part refund, he's been a cheapskate on the packaging, he should pay.

When sending boomboxes there should be enough bubble wrap that it should bounce when dropped from a 4ft height.

 

[redbenjoe]

agree with terry-

and gut feel says you have a very honorable seller -
who will help you out with a refund--

as far as the shipping carton having no damage -
well --these old plastic boombox cases are very brittle -
so they cant absorb any SHOCK

then - even if the outer cardboard carton were dropped FLAT --
and got no corner damage --
your case still would easily crack -
if there was not enough padding in there to handle the shock

 

[btphoto]

Wow he has a decent feedback rating, let's see if he wants to keep it that way.

 

[sony_apm_fan]

Damn, that's such a pity. Seems a genuine guy, agree with Terry on the 'wrap...... :'-(

 

[baddboybill]

So it finally came :'-( , see why i'm not too excited:
LLopez (aka Mike) said the GF series doesn't fly well, he was right
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The radio works fine as do the cassette decks. The midranges are busted for sure so I'll be using the HK-9000 woofers to replace them. Unless somebody has a set they'd be willing to part with or something similar.

The real F'd up part is that the box came in un-crushed condition. NOT A DENT, CREASE, WARP OR MARKING!!!!
Did this dude know or willfully give me the radio in this condition? The pics never showed the sides of the radio !!!

Now you guys know I have the 777 project Frankenstein coming along. Do I scrap the idea and use the back of the 777 for the 767? It fits cuz I test fitted it already.
Help me out guys. I need advice and/or parts. Jr.

Here is the back cover on epay
http://cgi.ebay.com/SHARP-GF-1000-777-R ... 5ade364051

 

[Superduper]

boogie --please post the ebay listing -
so we might tell you if we know this seller -
and also - so we can look at the original photos

I agree!

Also Jr, hit the guy up for a part refund, email him the above pictures. If that doesn't work file a PayPal claim (Item not as described) I hope you paid by PalPal! I'd be looking for at least $50.00 refund, but try for $65.00 at first, some sellers are surprisingly flexible, Good luck buddy, i have a spare back I could send you, but mine has broken screw posts.

Well, unless you want to return the $129 deal of the century boombox at your expense, to get your $129 + shipping back, filing a paypal claim will accomplish absolutely nothing since if paypal finds for you (and they will), the first thing they will ask you to do is return the boombox at your expense, using a traceable service, and proof that it was delivered to seller. If you don't provide proof of item returned and delivered, paypal will find for the selelr. I am presuming here that although the boombox back is damaged, that you still would like to work something out and keep the boombox? If that is the case, then just try to resolve this amicably with the seller. It really is that simple, and dwelling on what the seller knew, whose fault, how was it packaged, etc etc is pointless. So just move along... nothing to see here folks.

As to the $100 case back + $82 shipping for a grand total of $182 for a case back -- that is simply ludicrous to go that path. So my recommendation: ..................

As for the damage -- if it's limited to just the case back and not the front, it can be repaired relatively easily, be as strong as original, and if skillfully done, look acceptable when done. If repainted, then it can look really good. Just DO NOT use glue. Use acrylic solvent available at any acrylic/plexiglass store. Tap plastics sells some and they are online as well. Dispense the solvent using a syringe needled dispenser (also available at Tap plastics). After about 2 or 3 minutes, press the parts together to meld the now melted crack and when dried, it will be as strong as original as it becomes chemically welded together, with only the original virgin material and no fillers. Also, the solvent evaporates 100% residue free so the repair is the same color through/through. Broken screw towers can be repaired this way with excellent results too. The only place where this chemical is not a good candidate to use is where there is missing chunks since it has no fillers. It also will not work with nylon. I have used this process to repair damage too many times to count and I've never once worried about how the repaired parts would hold up. Generally speaking, the repair looks sort of like a casting seam and is perfect for cabinet backs that are unpainted. On case fronts that are painted -- it works too but repairs done in this manner will require a repaint since the chemical acts like paint thinner and WILL damage paint.

Now get that case back repaired so you can start enjoying this very nice boombox.

 

[Jboogie2384]

Thanks Superduper . I'm gonna keep it and just lick my wounds. It was a great deal and it does still work. If it didn't then that would be another story. I'm gonna use the backing from the 777 I have and try and repair the 767's with the tips you described. If it doesn't work out then Project 777 Frankenstein will get scrapped . I'll keep you guys updated with my progress.

 

[blu_fuz]

Putting the 767 back on the frankenstein wouldn't hold up very well with the amount of power you want to run in it!

Pass on the rear case on ebay unless the seller could do like $60 shipped, but I don't see that happening....

It sucks to see the damage, fix it up the best you can and roll with it

 

[Jboogie2384]

UPDATE: I'm happy to report that repairs and updated speakers have now been completed and here are my results:
Speakers from my HK-9000 added
Tweeters from the old GF-777 added
Back from from the old GF-777 added
Input didn't work but now does
Could still use a good bath but shines better than before
Antenna's from Radio Shack

Thanks to my girlfriend for putting up with my new hobby and helping passing me the tools and almost getting burned by the soldering iron when I almost passed it to her the wrong way. THANKS BABE!!

 

[redbenjoe]

nice work boogie
you saved another grail

tell your gorgeous girl
how lucky she is to even know you !!!!

 

[Jboogie2384]

nice work boogie
you saved another grail

tell your gorgeous girl
how lucky she is to even know you !!!!

Haha I won't even repeat what she said to that!! But she's a great sidekick so I can't complain.

 

[baddboybill]

nice work boogie
you saved another grail

tell your gorgeous girl
how lucky she is to even know you !!!!

Haha I won't even repeat what she said to that!! But she's a great sidekick so I can't complain.

Maybe you should sidekick her a little south like ILLINOIS Great job on the save of that awsome Grail

 

[Jboogie2384]

nice work boogie
you saved another grail

tell your gorgeous girl
how lucky she is to even know you !!!!

Haha I won't even repeat what she said to that!! But she's a great sidekick so I can't complain.

Maybe you should sidekick her a little south like ILLINOIS Great job on the save of that awsome Grail

Na that's my baby girl and she stays with me here in NY!!

 

[Terry]

I'm glad it all worked out then Jr, now all you have to do is get your girl to pose in that Aussie down under shirt with her holding the GF-767.