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Would appreciate a group consensus on Agon purchased amps

Hello all,

I purchased and recieved a pair of Bel Canto Amps form a fellow Agonner. Amps were well packaged - I paid extra for shipping with Fed Ex as the seller wanted to use UPS. I was informed prior to the sale that he did not have original boxes, and he did package them very well - no issues there.

The question I have is would any of you be bothered if you bought a pair of amps form someone on this forum and they shipped both of them without any power cables?

I rang him and inquired about the missing cables and he informed me that he did not use stock cables for any of his equipment - and the next sentance suggested that I go on Amazon and purchase "$3 dollar cables" for them. (his words).

Also, I sent an email to Bel Canto support inquiring about replacement cables for the amps and after one week have not gotten a response from them. I also find this unusual, but it has nothing to do with the seller.

For me this is a matter of principle, and I feel like I should send them back - I would rather pay more and go through a dealer next time just so I can have some level of client care.

Am I making more of this than is necessary? 

What would you do?

Thanks for taking the time to review.

 

gotolondon2
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noromance
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+1 waltersalas. 

PS  Hopefully the OP did not just order cheapo cables!

musicpod
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wwhat sort of due diligence did you do prior to committing to the sale?  IOW.  Did you confirm that the sale included the power cords?

Not intending to give you a hard time but have noticed in some ads the seller will state that the original power cords are not available.  Other ads it will be noted that the box, the manual, the packing accessories are included.

I imagine your answer and post will be useful for future buyers when obtaining clarification on what is included in the sale.

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rocray
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I’ve read a lot of ads stating no pc included. Usually followed by,I can include some basic pc’s if needed.  Were the amps pictured with cables? If not,you probably should have asked about them.  I know that’s a bummer. When I started this journey,I didn’t have any PC’s. That was one of the first thing’s I asked about. This is how we live and learn 

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mapman
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Use any good quality power cord and they will sound fine. The stock BC cords are not esoteric but work fine. Those are what I use. Assuming these are Class D amps ie very efficient and do not draw a lot of current except at power up if like mine.

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oldhvymec
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Crap give me an area code I'll ship 5 pairs to you FREE! I got nothin' in this deal but a need to have good bowel movement. 

Good Lord, Power cables were not in the boxes? Consider yourself lucky. As for SQ and the cables you think you need. You mean you're gonna use Ace Hardware specials.

Again enjoy the cables and the SQ you deserve.. 

Ask the guy for a 20.00 dollar refund, you'll make 15.00 dollars if you buy at Harbor Freight and break even at Ace. :-)

Regards I guess

Note to self: Never sell on AG to certain people or don't forget the 5.00 dollar PC. :-)

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