Thrift stores are so awesome!

[E-Rock 10+ year member]

Went with my buddies today to a local thrift store.

I/"we" got a Denon AVR-3300 home theater receiver for $20! The thing is still in great condition and works great. Also got a ton of numerous A/V cable and some big Sony speakers for $7 so we can use them for parties.

The car stereo stuff they had was lame Xplods and stuff but they did just get in an older Eclipse HU for $9 I was thinking about buying. Just a CD player, no iPod connection, but I am not sure about finding a wiring harness for it. But for $9 what have I got to lose? Think I should get it?

Sure as hell beats the pawn shops in the area, prices are too high and the car amps they had were all garbage. Plus the thrift store gives money to a local charity.

Have you guys gotten anything awesome at thrift stores?

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[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

What's the model number for the Eclipse?

 

[E-Rock 10+ year member]

What's the model number for the Eclipse?

Wish I could remember. I will maybe go back tomorrow and check. I need to pick up some "Cosby style" sweaters they have anyway...

 

[Shinju 10+ year member]

Couple if things with those Eclipse decks, IF the ESN has been activated its locked out since it has not been hooked up to power. You will need to call Eclipse and shell out 25 bucks for an unlocking code.

Wireharness for those run about 15-20 bucks.

 

[E-Rock 10+ year member]

Couple if things with those Eclipse decks, IF the ESN has been activated its locked out since it has not been hooked up to power. You will need to call Eclipse and shell out 25 bucks for an unlocking code.
Wireharness for those run about 15-20 bucks.

Eh, nevermind then. I forgot about that. My current deck is a Pioneer 690UB, I was thinking about just messing around with that Eclipse, but that is too much money for me to just have something I would never use.

 

[tipnitty 10+ year member]

Around here they are sketchy as can be. I stay away from them. But then again I go to school in the boonies

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

Eh, nevermind then. I forgot about that. My current deck is a Pioneer 690UB, I was thinking about just messing around with that Eclipse, but that is too much money for me to just have something I would never use.

Ask the store to power it up. Its quite possible the previous owner was smart enough to leave the activation CD in the unit when he donated it.

 

[tipnitty 10+ year member]

Ask the store to power it up. Its quite possible the previous owner was smart enough to leave the activation CD in the unit when he donated it.

power it without a wiring harness? Don't think they would want to go through the trouble for a pawned stolen cd player for $9.

 

[Haunz 10+ year member]

The audio section at my local thrift store consists of 20 watt 30 year old speakers and record players.. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[Bob Saget]

What's a thrift store?

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

^^ your worst nightmare...

 

[Ge_off_me 5,000+ posts]

It's a gift from above for old school collectors.... I've found several great pieces in great condition in thrift stores!

 

[E-Rock 10+ year member]

LOL Poor people ITT.

Don't know if this is a joke, but I am not by any means poor. I'm a college student so I like to find things cheap, but there is some awesome stuff that people get rid of. Besides, I love shopping around for the best bargains. Save my money for other things.