Funny Story...Stupid Pawn Broker

[lionfamlee Premium Member]

I was out trying to pick up some used power tools from a pawn shop in my local area. Of course, being a bass-head I went over to the car audio section and I saw a box with two 15" RF HX2's for $999. Yes the were used. I went over to one of the guys who worked there and asked him what model were these HX2. he said he did not know. I then said well there is a difference of 500 watts RMS or 1000 RMS between the two models for the HX2's. He then told me it really did not matter what model the were and that he would get at least $900 all day for those subs. He said plus we have it in a $400 enclosure. In reality the box was prefab and was only 1/2' MDF. yeah thos boxes you see sale for $59. I told him that those subs are not worth that much. I told him they sale on eBay, Craigslist, etc in great condition they will go for $150 up to maybe 250 a piece. The HX2's they had for sell had 3 - 4 places where silicone was put on the surround for punctures. He told me that those silicone repairs ups the value of the subs, because it allows for 1 to 2 inches more of flex (he meant excursion) from the subs. He also told me that box would automatically tune itself for any vehicle it was place in. I tried to keep a straight face the whole time, but could not stop laughing. He turned his back to me and started to walk off...wrong answer my friend. I told him that he better answer all my questions...he replied but you don't even want those subs. His manager made him unscrew one of the subs so I could verify the model number...he was hella pissed because while he was doing it I told him to watch out for that extra flex from those subs...could hit 'em in the face. He kept telling his manager he doesn't even want them. When he was done removing the first sub, I told the manager to have him remove the other to make sure they matched. LMAO...After he was done removing the 2nd sub from the box, I said naaaah on second thought I don't want them.

Side note: the subs were not even wired up to the box. I asked him if they worked and if he had a multi-meter to check the ohms. he said no they did not have one, but all you have to do is touch the neg and pos to your tongue to see if you get a slight shock...like you can do with a AA battery.....They also had a 3000 watt (yeah right) SoundStorm amp for $399. They said they paid $300 for it because they gave the guy who sold it a 10 cents for for each watt so basically 10%... Hahahahah

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[VisceralSound 10+ year member]

My....god

 

[stl_314 10+ year member]

Lmao id bring a couple amps up there to pawn if I was u

 

[lionfamlee Premium Member]

Lmao id bring a couple amps up there to pawn if I was u

Yeah. I should buy one of those 5000 watt SPL amps for $180 and $500 for it. LOL! It's not kind to take advantage of the "galactically stupid"

 

[matt_bennett05 10+ year member]

Dear God. Those guys give me a bad name... until a customer hears me //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

 

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Yeah. I should buy one of those 5000 watt SPL amps for $180 and $500 for it. LOL! It's not kind to take advantage of the "galactically stupid"

He knew "more than you". How, in any way, would that be taking advantage?

 

[tc300 10+ year member]

This is the reason why i dont go into pawn shops any more... There mind is set so much on making money that 8 outa 10 times the car audio there selling isnt worth it...

Now on the other hand.... I picked up a hcca 15 for $80 back in the day! When orion was in there last few good yrs, they had the blue, red, silver and black orion logos on the dust caps. At different yrs, the xtr and hcca had the red color... I knew what it was when i seen it sittn there... Talked with dude for a bit, he didnt really know **** about it... Came back next day with an orion brochure that show the red logo xtr and what the sold for online... Got the hcca for $80!!! Hahaha yea i know it was dirty but he shoulda did his home work! Lol

Even got some OS W6 10's for $100ish! They thought the W1's were the better ones! Lolol. In fact i still have a pair of those!!!

 

[tc300 10+ year member]

Theres a entry level DD sub in this same pawn shop right now.... $200!!!!

In a ported kicker box

 

[cyn 10+ year member]

lol... there is one pawn shop here that is like that.. the others they actually know some what of what car audio is priced and can get used amps/subs at decent prices... pretty much same as what you would get off Ebay.. which is what they match their prices to.

 

[matt_bennett05 10+ year member]

Pawn shop in town ordered q-power co-axials and has them on sale for $50 a pair a.t.m... they ordered 2 sets of 6.5", 2 sets of 3.5", 5 sets of 5x7" and 4-5 pairs of volfenFUqqs 6x9"s...

Beat that daily deal audiosavings! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[lionfamlee Premium Member]

Dear God. Those guys give me a bad name... until a customer hears me //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif 

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He knew "more than you". How, in any way, would that be taking advantage?

Oh I was being sarcastic.

 

[skylineTT 10+ year member]

I would def sell them a lanzar 6000w or pyle 6000w amp. you'll make $500 profit.

Also, did they really tell you to touch the leads of the sub to your tongue?

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

SOunds like you have a lot of time to waste. I would have saw the tag, tried to haggle and if they were srs about $900, would have shrugged and went about my business.

 

[SourDeez 10+ year member]

lol...pawn shops.

 

[Jay Biz 10+ year member]

He told me that those silicone repairs ups the value of the subs, because it allows for 1 to 2 inches more of flex (he meant excursion) from the subs.

Silicone ups the value... hahahaha Ask him how much extra for toasted coils LMAO

 

[Slayerx 10+ year member]

Pawn shops around here, at least the handful I go to, won't even touch car audio. They say its too hard to test and value. Which really means they dont know jack. They do home audio though, and I got about $1,000 in polk speakers for $220.