A Word About SkyFi audio Customer Service


I very recently purchased a pair of ProAc Response D2R speakers on Audiogon from SkyFi audio. It was my first purchase from SkyFi and one of the speakers arrived damaged. The speakers were correctly packed in their heavily padded factory carton. But the damage apparently occurred when the heavy copper phase plug on one speaker rattled loose during shipment allowing it to bounce around inside the box leaving a nasty dent. The phase plug has a threaded end that screws onto a post at the center of the midbass driver.

Because the speakers were previously owned I was concerned that reporting damage would be a problem. Many years of experience with buying and selling used equipment has resulted in stressful and contentious exchanges with the other party when a purchase or sale doesn't go as planned.

Working with Elliot and Fernando of SkyFi was entirely the opposite. It could not have been a more amazing and pleasant experience. My report of damage was never questioned by SkyFi, and I was immediately offered a refund. In addition, had the product not been damaged in shipping, it would have arrived exactly as it was described in the listing.

These two gentleman are exceptional, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

You can verify my purchase by viewing SkyFi's member feedback and my audiogon feedback history if you might be suspicious of my post, but I just wanted to make fellow members aware of a very classy and ethical audiogon merchant. I noticed some complaints in prior posts that SkyFi overprices their products. As a shopper maybe class and ethics should be considered in the price that's paid.

audiojerry
I bought apparition Marigo digital cable to them. No problem.So far so good.Their pricing is maybe they are collectors items or vintage or rare.
@cleeds,

I had never before bought anything from SkyFi.  I only found out when I tried to put in a bid and was told I had been blocked by them.  I wrote a nice note to the owner of SkyFi prior to that explaining he is doing his customers a big disservice by stating the Technics SL1200 MK II he listed was the same EXACT turntable as the new Technics SL1200G, which it definitely is not.  I got a very nasty reply from the owner saying next time he lists something, he will ask me if it is ok first (very sarcastic).  I never replied to him, just thought he was having a bad day.
stereo5,

"I got a very nasty reply from the owner saying next time he lists something, he will ask me if it is ok first..."

You have to admit, that’s very funny! I have sent them many complaints about their prices. I’ve told them that they seem to check the Audiogon Bluebook price, and then double it as a pricing strategy. I have even told them that pieces they are selling are damaged, yet the prices are high. I usually get a reply telling me that business is good for them and I should mind my own business. They have never been rude or sarcastic, they just blow me off. As I have said in a previous post, if I ever see that SkyFi is the seller, I move on. I think it’s encouraging (and surprising) to know that audiojerry (the OP) had a good experience with them.
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To present some facts about the ProAc D2R I purchased from SkyFi:

SkyFi listed the D2R for $2,999.
The sticker price for the D2R is $4,500.
The D2R is a relatively new model from ProAc.
ProAc in general and the D2R in particular is not frequently available on the used market in North America.
SkyFi disclosed the pair came with one cosmetic flaw on the back corner of one speaker and their photos clearly displayed it. Other than that single flaw, they presented as new.
I am familiar with ProAc and had been checking the market for a D2R for some time after reading glowing reviews. When I saw it show up on audiogon from SkyFi, I was happy to have a chance to submit an offer on the day it became available.
I offered $2,999 and waive the shipping fee of $129, which SkyFi accepted, resulting in a final price of $2,870.  

Those are the facts.

Was this a fair price? It was more than fair to me. 

This is the link to the original listing if it works:
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa8139-proac-response-d2r-speakers-featuring-ribbon-tweeters-com...

PS: The D2R's sound amazing, and I am extremely pleased with my purchase, regardless of the damage.