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1: RE: Dealings with MSS Hi Fi (9.66)
Posted by Krisgel on 2010-06-18, 09:58:26 (207.58.223.98)
Did you buy from MSS Hifi through an Audigon ad? I had a similar dealing with MSS Hifi and I went through the dispute process that Audiogon has. Audiogon made MSS Hifi take the unit back for a full r .......
2: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (9.66)
Posted by DanWilson on 2012-03-05, 09:53:44 (71.190.211.100)
WOW this MSS HI FI must be the biggest crook in audio. There's 87 pages about this crook on audio aficionado .......
3: RE: Dealings with MSS Hi Fi...come on (8.40)
Posted by Bigromano on 2010-06-23, 12:08:18 (24.78.230.75)
I've heard many complaints about MSS HiFi, this is far from the first. As a person who has worked in retail, HR, and CS I can tell you that regardless of how belligerent the customer becomes the per .......
4: RE: Dealings with MSS Hi Fi (8.25)
Posted by kgturner on 2010-06-18, 11:50:14 (216.226.186.92)
while the content of the original posters message does suck, if true, i'm slightly concerned that he just joined today and has made the same, multiple posts disparaging mss hifi. the audio pimp does h .......
5: MSS Hi-Fi had their dealership status yanked by Synergistic (7.96)
Posted by Enchantment1.6s on 2009-11-02, 19:47:30 (173.50.229.17)
for unsavory sales practices and other issues and being a bad representation of the dealers that SR wants selling their product. The unit you bought was a topic of great discussion at RMAF because no .......
6: RE: Dealings with MSS Hi Fi (7.87)
Posted by jult52 on 2010-06-18, 05:23:42 (192.5.202.6)
The replies in #8 are unbelievable. Esp #3. Thanks for the warning. .......
7: RE: Dealings with MSS Hi Fi (7.51)
Posted by pf on 2010-06-18, 17:58:01 (115.70.83.71)
I want to make things perfectly clear. I have not sought a refund from MSS nor do I seek one. I stupidly did no fully test this item for a long period of time (outside their refund sales policy) as I .......
8: RE: Dealings with MSS Hi Fi (7.47)
Posted by pf on 2010-06-18, 13:13:41 (115.70.83.71)
Yes, this is correct I'm a new member of this Forum. However I am a member of other forums, namely DTV (which suits me better as it is Australian based). I have not reason to post BS - nor have I comm .......
9: RE: Dealings with MSS Hi Fi (7.46)
Posted by volunteer on 2010-06-18, 04:43:07 (65.80.93.30)
Did you pay with a credit card? You should be able to get your money back. Good luck. .......
10: RE: Buyer be aware MSS Hi Hi (7.29)
Posted by sudz1234@yahoo.com on 2011-08-10, 02:20:00 (66.133.206.188)
He is the only hi-fi saleman that will get you laid. He used to advertise that if you bought a system from him he would set you up with an escort for the night. .......
11: Too little, too late... (7.09)
Posted by slapshot on 2011-08-10, 08:03:01 (205.170.15.200)
but a search for MSS HI-FI on the asylum here would have saved you this trouble--a lot of posts on this in the last couple of years....it's amazing he's still in business. .......
12: RE: Dealings with MSS Hi Fi - I have had no problem (7.09)
Posted by fin1bxn@msn.com on 2010-08-06, 06:30:48 (153.2.246.30)
I have been to their store and they are very hospitable, have lots of equipment and let me pick and choose Items I want to listen too. I have mad a few large purchases from them with no issue. From my .......
13: Getting some Good publicity from this... (7.08)
Posted by Djhymn on 2009-11-08, 10:57:02 (67.182.151.184)
Would only be in the best interest of MSS HiFi. A nice posting saying how you were satisfied would go a long way toward putting MSS HiFi in a better light, this kind of circumstance could be a busine .......
14: Dealings with MSS Hi Fi (6.40)
Posted by pf on 2010-06-18, 03:55:15 (115.70.83.71)
I know more than a few things have been said about Johnny Boey / JBAudiopimp / MSSHI FI. I think my experience is a lesson for everyone. 1. Purchased a Dynaudio Confidence Center Speaker. 2. Described .......
15: RE: mss hi fi-another satisfied customer (6.36)
Posted by pf on 2010-06-18, 04:13:27 (115.70.83.71)
Well your very lucky! I know more than a few things have been said about Johnny Boey / JBAudiopimp / MSSHI FI. I think my experience is a lesson for everyone. 1. Purchased a Dynaudio Confidence Cente .......
16: RE: Nice try (RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (6.32)
Posted by jeremy.maitland@gmail.com on 2009-11-03, 12:08:47 (67.204.59.164)
This is a message I received from TOTEM regarding some speakers being sold at MSS. Hi, the units purchased from MSS HIFI came from an unauthorized source and as such we would refuse any warranty and .......
17: RE: Dealings with MSS Hi Fi (6.29)
Posted by Supercool! on 2010-06-18, 05:58:51 (165.155.208.81)
I've almost done business with this company...now...I NEVER will under ANY circumstance...spread the word when this happens...people like this should be put out of business by the audiophile community .......
18: RE: JB = MSS = narcissism (5.87)
Posted by slapshot on 2009-11-16, 17:56:18 (75.71.51.38)
I would not buy from MSS Hifi. So, yes, I vote with my wallet. I find JB's writing, including things he said about his own employees on his website (recently removed, by the way) to be inappropriate o .......
19: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (5.63)
Posted by tikkenator@yahoo.com on 2009-11-02, 11:37:40 (72.220.125.190)
MSS Hifi sells gray market goods. Many authorized dealers are unloading their goods out the back door and Johnny sells them on MSS Hifi. I am not surprised the serial number is missing- that way, the .......
20: RE: JB = MSS = narcissism (5.56)
Posted by otari on 2009-11-16, 17:48:00 (66.205.89.26)
LOL yet another self-righteous one. We all vote with our wallet. There are those who feel that JB/MSS/whatever's method of advertising is quite tacky, yet it appears that many are drawn to it like fli .......
21: RE: Nice try (RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (5.40)
Posted by Massimo on 2009-11-03, 12:16:02 (68.193.192.190)
More fascist behaviour. We are the leaders of the FREE world. MSS HiFi does not negotiate with terrorists. .......
22: RE: Dealings with MSS Hi Fi (5.35)
Posted by Massimo on 2010-06-21, 17:53:39 (68.193.190.60)
There are 2 sides to this story. This is MSS HiFi's official explanation. What this very unreasonable buyer conveniently forgot to mention are: 1) the time that this purchase took place. MSS HiFi has .......
23: RE: mss hi fi-another satisfied customer (5.32)
Posted by Massimo on 2010-06-21, 18:10:48 (68.193.190.60)
There are 2 sides to this story. This is MSS HiFi's official explanation. What this very unreasonable buyer conveniently forgot to mention are: 1) the time that this purchase took place. MSS HiFi has .......
24: Wary of MSS HiFi Involvement... (5.31)
Posted by tvad on 2010-04-16, 17:24:09 (76.167.139.133)
I'm wary of any site on which MSS HiFi participates. They don't have the best reputation. .......
25: In Atlanta back in the 70s (5.26)
Posted by E-Stat on 2010-07-07, 16:58:22 (206.255.211.134)
there was a hi-fi dealer named "Dirty Don's Warehouse Audio". If the name itself didn't scare you away, the owner's attitude certainly would. It was indeed owned by a guy named Don and he spent some t .......
26: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (5.18)
Posted by Vik on 2009-11-02, 11:34:46 (66.192.47.2)
I'd be concerned that the unit is stolen with serial numbers scrubbed like that. You may want to contact the NYPD (or wherever you think is appropriate based on MSS' location) to see if anyone reporte .......
27: mss hi fi-another satisfied customer (5.17)
Posted by siramazing on 2010-06-09, 14:29:28 (76.101.77.91)
There has been so much complaining and whining about MssHiFi and Johnny Boey that I would like to once again proclaim that I have had another more than satisfactory dealing with him and his company. I .......
28: MSS HIFI CLOSES Doors! (5.16)
Posted by Yale dad on 2012-06-13, 21:13:02 (68.173.4.131)
After i had been calling for over a week,I went buy MSS HIFI today because I had some mint tube amps to sell them. No one there ;eviction notice on front door.Anyone know what happened? .......
29: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (5.14)
Posted by Blacken_ on 2009-11-10, 22:10:15 (61.4.110.6)
"but I've bought at least 4 items from him before, and they were all smooth transactions." Let's see. You're in Malaysia, which happens to be his homeland. And you are a relative newcomer with only si .......
30: RE: Dealings with MSS Hi Fi (4.96)
Posted by thetintdoctor on 2010-07-29, 15:26:59 (75.130.136.203)
OP: I am so sorry to hear about your experience with this "merchant". I personally have over 240 100% feedbacks on ebay and a perfect (though small) feedback score on A'Gon. This isn't about me, of co .......
31: RE: Recent development: Temporary Restraining Order against MSS (4.85)
Posted by SRMcGee on 2011-09-11, 06:43:14 (71.123.62.196)
A temporary restraining order is just that: temporary. Typically, it is the first of a two-pronged effort that buys the aggrieved party time to demonstrate to the court that a more permanent injunctio .......
32: It seems to me... (4.74)
Posted by jbcortes on 2009-11-02, 19:35:34 (65.223.114.178)
that if you have emails from MSS stating they bought the item from the factory, and the factory denying it, you have enough material to open a case for fraud somewhere. For all you know, the equipment .......
33: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (4.62)
Posted by Krisgel on 2009-11-02, 10:33:58 (207.58.223.102)
Last week I purchased a Synergistic Research Powercell 10SE conditioner from MSS Hifi, through Audiogon. This is how the unit was described in the ad: Synergistic Research Tesla PowerCell 10SE - one t .......
34: Recent development: Temporary Restraining Order against MSS (4.54)
Posted by Brian Walsh on 2011-09-06, 15:14:11 (64.81.137.157)
Click the link below. Very strongly in favor of the plaintiff, Bel Canto Design. .......
35: MSS HiFi - here he is (4.44)
Posted by Jon L5 on 2009-11-02, 20:51:33 (76.192.42.92)
http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/?ArID=52251 hahahahahahahahaha. That's him in the picture. looks just like this one: http://www.jbaudiopimp.com/meetthestaff.html Yo .......
36: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (4.43)
Posted by Jon L5 on 2009-11-02, 18:50:34 (76.192.42.92)
according to the website the MSS is for Massimo S. Sancrimoni. http://www.jbaudiopimp.com/meetthestaff.html a google search turns up nothing on the guy. Neither does a search of http://www.usa-people- .......
37: Nice try (RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (4.33)
Posted by Massimo on 2009-11-03, 07:16:27 (68.193.198.175)
Nice try. What this poster failed to disclose is that he's someone Ted Denny of Synergistic sent to find out where we have been getting their products to blow out at a discount. There was no misrepres .......
38: RE: The ancients said : "Know thyself!" (4.28)
Posted by avguy1 on 2010-03-10, 15:43:24 (76.202.209.206)
How many times do we need to be told that if something is too good to be true it probably is. People that buy from MSS know that something is not right but they see the low price and buy from them any .......
39: RE: "Because I'm a dick and I don't care." (4.13)
Posted by jeremy.maitland@gmail.com on 2009-11-02, 17:59:49 (67.204.59.164)
just to bring this back up, and give my own experience... See below for email transactions between myself and MSS. I started it off by offering 1900 for some Totems listed at 2250 MSS Replied: Sorry, .......
40: In addition to MSS HiFi's... (4.06)
Posted by DLB on 2010-02-02, 22:26:08 (68.89.245.213)
attitude and shady dealings, I would not buy from any audio dealer who uses the following sleazy descriptions of the staff (taken directly from MSS HiFi Website): "Bubbly has a big attitude for a litt .......
41: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (3.98)
Posted by Brian Cheney on 2009-11-10, 19:08:49 (69.228.197.67)
I will risk the Wrath of Massimo and respond to this thread from a manufacturer's perspective. Any dealer who advertises goods for sale as "new" or "as new", but removes or defaces their serial number .......
42: RE: MSS HiFi - here he is (3.62)
Posted by Cpk on 2009-11-07, 09:49:23 (70.44.15.97)
gotta' keep your pimp hand strong .......
43: RE: Buyer be aware MSS Hi Hi (3.58)
Posted by devman on 2011-08-12, 10:57:31 (144.160.98.31)
I believe he's still doing that if I'm not mistaken. I think it's every third Saturday of the month or something to that effect .......
44: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (3.55)
Posted by Krisgel on 2009-11-02, 11:19:32 (207.58.223.102)
It was purchased using Paypal with funds from my bank account. .......
45: RE: Buyer be aware MSS Hi Hi (3.48)
Posted by Chuckdog2005 on 2011-08-10, 03:24:06 (74.244.39.69)
It's a "Caveat Emptor" world. Thanks' for the heads up, and Good Luck! .......
46: RE: Buyer be aware MSS Hi Hi (3.48)
Posted by tmsorosk on 2011-08-22, 05:20:56 (68.150.165.226)
He's had a bad rep for a long time , I'm surprised anyone deals there . .......
47: RE: MSS HiFi - here he is (3.48)
Posted by Ozzy on 2009-11-03, 02:40:20 (71.173.125.108)
>I registered a long time ago but forgot my name and password Well then you obviously have nothing of value to post.... Oz .......
48: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (3.44)
Posted by Neil G on 2009-11-02, 11:36:39 (142.164.179.57)
For me personally, I wouldn't have considered doing business with someone that used to go by the name JB Audio Pimp. .......
49: Special order item delivered (3.41)
Posted by Massimo on 2011-11-22, 07:52:00 (66.65.164.133)
Not the full story as always. This buyer made an offer to buy a special order cable with different terminations that was not in stock. He was aware that there would be a wait time. This order was ship .......
50: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (3.39)
Posted by Music-in-a-bottle on 2009-11-02, 11:16:41 (68.238.136.42)
I'll stay clear! I work too hard for my money for that Bullshat! .......
51: RE: Nice try (RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (3.38)
Posted by Frank I on 2009-11-04, 05:18:06 (68.32.151.53)
what did you do to the serial number. You wont answer that you are a fraud and should do time for the crime .......
52: RE: and... we all knew this was coming.... it's been reposted FS (3.38)
Posted by slapshot on 2009-11-16, 17:17:59 (75.71.51.38)
I sent the MSS hifi ad to Synergistic Research; they should complain to audiogon about this as it seems like libel to me. .......
53: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (3.38)
Posted by manor999 on 2009-12-01, 15:13:34 (69.119.158.177)
maybe that's the best way to deal with them in the near future,if you're within driving distance.it's also a good way for them to redeem themselves after all the adverse posts .......
54: RE: In Atlanta back in the 70s (3.38)
Posted by RZCK on 2010-07-07, 19:26:53 (65.58.203.146)
Is hififlow owned by MSS/Audio Pimp? If he is not the owner, I would not let one person spoil the party. .......
55: RE: Recent development: Temporary Restraining Order against MSS (3.38)
Posted by Brian Walsh on 2011-09-08, 05:56:09 (64.81.137.157)
That was my question as well, since I believe it expired yesterday. However, he might not get away with much if anything because he will be watched. Time will tell. .......
56: RE: Recent development: Temporary Restraining Order against MSS (3.38)
Posted by roxy54 on 2011-09-16, 14:56:28 (72.208.216.183)
You've got to admit that the prick has balls. Either that, or he is insane. He's going down; I don't know when, but he's going down. .......
57: "Is hififlow owned by MSS/Audio Pimp?" (3.38)
Posted by volunteer on 2010-07-07, 19:56:52 (65.80.34.123)
Read two messages up. .......
58: thank you (3.37)
Posted by mbnx01 on 2009-11-02, 11:35:32 (174.26.103.157)
Thank you for posting this. It's very useful information to have. I've seen MSS's ad's on Agon and I buy a lot of stuff there. Now I will NEVER even bother looking at their ads again, and certainly .......
59: RE: Buyer be aware MSS Hi Hi (3.35)
Posted by Vin-Wei on 2011-08-18, 02:11:24 (52.129.12.49)
Thanks all who provides comments. If you happen to know anyone who has been ripped off or scammed by this guy, please ask your friend to contact me and see if we can take the group action against him. .......
60: RE: Nice try (RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (3.35)
Posted by Massimo on 2009-11-03, 12:56:54 (68.193.192.190)
The flowers of indulgence and the weeds of yesteryear, they have choked the breath of conscience and good cheer .......
61: RE: Buyer be aware MSS Hi Hi (3.32)
Posted by FM on 2011-08-10, 05:26:27 (204.145.76.114)
I walk past the storefront occasionally and have never been tempted to step inside. I don't know the dealer's reputation, but I know the neighborhood well enough to be suspicious. .......
62: RE: A total lie (3.29)
Posted by Massimo on 2009-11-03, 20:11:23 (68.193.192.190)
Street credit and proud of it. Notoriety made MSS a $10mil company. We'll need more notoriety to hit 20. .......
63: Thanks (3.24)
Posted by JoshT on 2009-11-05, 17:26:55 (38.112.153.190)
The best part of your post is the owner of MSS HiFi jumping in and acting like such an asshole. He has some very tempting deals on Audiogon (like Totem and Dynaudio speakers), but I'll look elsewhere .......
64: RE: Recent development: Temporary Restraining Order against MSS (3.20)
Posted by Mike Mc on 2011-09-06, 18:37:00 (121.223.141.223)
Great read Brian. They are still advertising Bel Canto gear on their website. Hard to believe they remain in business. .......
65: RE: Recent development: Temporary Restraining Order against MSS (3.20)
Posted by Frank I on 2011-09-09, 18:04:58 (68.44.191.156)
Brian thanks for that info great read. i would think Bel canto has also probably notified the NY State District Attorney so more will come out of this for fraud. .......
66: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (3.20)
Posted by doak on 2012-02-12, 11:45:06 (68.11.125.60)
OMG I remember bad actor JB from back in 1997 on the rec.audio.marketplace newsgroup -- infamous for 15 years now. .......
67: RE: Buyer be aware MSS Hi Hi (3.20)
Posted by bradluke0 on 2011-08-19, 09:07:22 (97.76.185.6)
Hi all ! I have purchased 3 items from these guys . A Cary 03 tube preamp , a VTL ST-85 and a PS audio powerplant . All arrived as advertised and on time . .......
68: Before suggesting that... (3.17)
Posted by Brian Walsh on 2010-07-07, 15:55:14 (64.81.137.157)
...do your homework by reading the numerous posts in Shady Lane about MSS Hifi and JB Audio Pimp, even including some posts by "Massimo" himself. And then run like hell. .......
69: RE: MSS HIFI CLOSES Doors! (3.14)
Posted by roxy54 on 2012-06-15, 11:48:36 (174.26.151.49)
Worms like him often disappear for a while, only to reappear somewhere else later. I say, good riddance, and lets hope he is gone for good. This low-life fraud hurt a lot of people. .......
70: RE: MSS HiFi - here he is (3.14)
Posted by jtube on 2009-11-29, 18:07:25 (64.39.136.61)
When Joey Buoy owned the company it was a good outfit. Then this guy purchased the company and the customer service is not as good IMHO. Johnny .......
71: RE: Buyer be aware MSS Hi Hi (3.12)
Posted by Audio Pharaoh on 2011-08-10, 04:06:45 (41.131.101.232)
Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Maybe some legal action along with a signed petition from those scammed from this filth could put him out of business for good, I hope. Good luck. AP .......
72: RE: uhmmm... yeah... please tell me where they'll source (3.12)
Posted by otari on 2009-11-16, 19:53:40 (66.205.89.26)
Thanks for your informative post. So then if I read and understand it correctly, QT is nothing more than a zap from a Tesla Coil? Perhaps this may improve the sound, I havan't heard the item in questi .......
73: JB = MSS = narcissism (3.12)
Posted by slapshot on 2009-11-16, 17:36:14 (75.71.51.38)
I'm glad you had smooth transactions with the company. JB seems more concerned with his "street cred" than with his actual credibility, and everything he posts is a window into his rampant narcissism. .......
74: Audiogon Does The Right Thing (3.10)
Posted by Krisgel on 2009-11-07, 17:03:43 (76.190.197.105)
I want to thank Audiogon for not letting MSS Hifi get away with this. Audiogon has ruled that Johnny Boey is to grant me a full refund, including the cost to ship the unit back to him. Thanks again A .......
75: RE: Wouldn't have been an issue if it was advertised as such (3.08)
Posted by otari on 2009-11-16, 17:39:04 (66.205.89.26)
LOL Bull Crap. Audiophilia is full of Bull Crap, or haven't you noticed? Clocks, Colorful stones in a bottle, dots, ET AL. Sounds like you are on a one man crusade to purge the audio world of Bull Cra .......
76: RE: Buyer be aware MSS Hi Hi (3.08)
Posted by Vin-Wei on 2011-08-20, 03:27:39 (180.176.33.157)
Don't be naive. I have deal with him for more than 3 times before. This guy has no sense of customer relationship nor business ethic, he will screw you whenever he can. There are many examples here. I .......
77: RE: Nice try (RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (3.06)
Posted by jeremy.maitland@gmail.com on 2009-11-03, 12:38:02 (67.204.59.164)
You are the leaders of nothing. Listless, and without direction. My only hope for you is that some day you will learn what it means to be fully human. Learn compassion, respect, and love. Goodbye. I a .......
78: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (3.04)
Posted by Blacken_ on 2009-11-09, 18:59:56 (61.4.110.6)
He may act and speak uncouthly sometimes, but I've bought at least 4 items from him before, and they were all smooth transactions. However, you've got your rights, and I'm glad to see that you were pr .......
79: RE: Recent development: Temporary Restraining Order against MSS (3.04)
Posted by Dave Pogue on 2011-09-08, 05:27:38 (69.138.241.105)
That was a fun read. But what happens after the Temporary Restraining Order expires today (two weeks from Aug 25)? .......
80: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (3.03)
Posted by Frank I on 2009-11-02, 11:09:44 (68.32.151.53)
Stop your credit card and call both the US and NY state attorney general and file a criminal complaint. Mail Fraud is a Federal crime and if he took off the serial number he commited fraud as it was a .......
81: and... we all knew this was coming.... it's been reposted FS (3.00)
Posted by Enchantment1.6s on 2009-11-16, 14:34:33 (173.50.229.17)
Why does audiogon let crap like this go on and on and on? The entire add is full of crap and lies. We know it didn't come direct from SR... and we know that MSS can't warranty the item or do any work .......
82: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (3.00)
Posted by mracoustat on 2010-02-02, 03:34:34 (24.203.216.192)
Once a pimp, always a pimp, you may change the cover, but it's still the same book, and when it aint good it aint good,if it was me , i would sue them you have a very good case, don't forget this is a .......
83: Oh God, I remember those commercials! (2.97)
Posted by wazoo on 2010-07-07, 20:04:55 (68.1.131.10)
I never did business with them though. In those days I only ever went to HiFi Buys, some place on Pharr Rd with a name I can't remember and Melton's HiFi on Buford Hwy. I confess; I've actually bought .......
84: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (2.93)
Posted by manor999 on 2012-05-01, 16:30:01 (99.45.64.210)
with all the shit that has come down on this guy,i think he's dabbleing in some other illegal areas.common sense says that this numbnuts can't be making any kind of money pushing audio gear;there has .......
85: RE: Buyer be aware MSS Hi Hi (2.92)
Posted by devman on 2011-08-12, 11:02:52 (144.160.98.31)
Isn't his main showroom in Chestnut Ridge. AKA So. Spring Valley? That is not a bad neighborhood, are you refering to his other showroom on RT 59? I've never been to neither but he's very close to whe .......
86: their is always another side (2.91)
Posted by njbob on 2010-07-08, 09:42:02 (153.2.246.31)
I live in North Jersey and have been to MSS Hifi a few times. they have always been nice to me and let me walk around and view all the equipment and upon request they were always helpful putting gear .......
87: No longer on Audiogon (2.89)
Posted by nyctc7 on 2010-02-07, 09:14:33 (162.83.156.232)
I noticed that MSS no longer sells on Audiogon. See semi-rant on their re-vamped website .......
88: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (2.88)
Posted by btserpico@verizon.net on 2009-11-29, 20:08:37 (138.88.76.238)
I recently had the pleasure of visiting them. At first I was like they seem shady especially the gray haired guy but after Cary helped me and got me a good deal on some Monitor Audio goldys I was happ .......
89: RE: "Because I'm a dick and I don't care." (2.86)
Posted by Vik on 2009-11-02, 19:29:18 (74.74.171.71)
I don't mean to poke fun, MSS' comments in your email exchange are atrocious, but I must admit- they are quite funny. This guy is quite a character. Kind of like the guy you know in high school who i .......
90: RE: JB/MSS/Etc (2.85)
Posted by otari on 2009-11-14, 22:01:48 (72.85.135.9)
My my. What an interesting read. JB has been around since back in the usenet days. Does anyone remember Sunshine Stereo in FL? Steve Zipser. JB and Steve used to go at it like a cat and dog locked in .......
91: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (2.79)
Posted by Iron Knee on 2009-11-02, 11:08:04 (98.183.31.199)
I am surprised that an expensive item would not have a serial number located in multiple locations (sticker under the transformer) or some other inconspicuous place. Many times multiple serial numbers .......
92: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (2.74)
Posted by Wendell Narrod on 2009-11-12, 08:26:53 (65.80.77.191)
Always, always, always use a credit card when purchasing from outfits like this. If you get what you paid for, fine. If not, your Credit Card issuer will protect you and charge it back to the dealer. .......
93: Buyer be aware MSS Hi Hi (2.68)
Posted by Vin-Wei on 2011-08-10, 00:25:49 (52.129.12.49)
This guy has a bad reputation for a good reason. He has turned from a rude guy to a real crook. I sent him the fund to buy a Nordost cable for more than 3 months and so far there is no sign of deliver .......
94: RE: MSS HiFi - here he is (2.67)
Posted by casouza on 2009-11-03, 18:45:48 (189.122.117.113)
Here is a picture of him with some of his "escorts". I recall reading that his store holds audio parties with refreshments and "beatiful girls". Yeah, the old bait, booze and hook routine. Get drunk, .......
95: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (2.45)
Posted by shermanr@prw.net on 2009-12-15, 12:39:34 (198.24.6.168)
I second this advice! I along with 14 other buyers were scammed by MUSICSELLER over an Audiogon Dutch Auction. Audiogon did nothing for me, but suspended this seller's account. Paypal did even less, s .......
96: uhmmm... yeah... please tell me where they'll source (2.39)
Posted by Enchantment1.6s on 2009-11-16, 18:25:10 (173.50.229.17)
a replacement electromagnetic cell? The powercells do not use chokes or transformers to filter the AC like traditional power conditioners do. And considering the powercell is quantum tunneled from it' .......
97: It's not the first time (2.37)
Posted by Brian Walsh on 2010-06-18, 15:10:29 (64.81.137.157)
It's not the first time something like this has happened. Some months ago there was an incident concerning a Synergistic power conditioner with the serial number removed. It got quite ugly, but the gu .......
98: RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (2.35)
Posted by Brian Walsh on 2009-11-10, 07:10:25 (64.81.137.157)
"He may act and speak uncouthly sometimes" Judging by reports from others and from his own postings as "Massimo" below, this is not "sometimes" behavior. "but I've bought at least 4 items from him b .......
99: RE: Some questions about your interesting and helpful (if somewhat inflammatory!) post (2.29)
Posted by otari on 2009-11-16, 09:38:04 (72.72.41.6)
The dealer would sell to JB/MSS out the back door long before he/she would accommodate a regular customer in such a manner. The customer would then be expecting this dealer to accommodate them ALL the .......
100: RE: JB = MSS = narcissism (2.25)
Posted by otari on 2009-11-16, 18:06:54 (66.205.89.26)
I agree.... match, set, point. However myself if I want the item, and I strike a deal....I buy it. For all I know the preamp I bought at the audio store on trade could have been previously owned by a .......
101: RE: Nice try (RE: Buyer Beware: MSS Hifi (2.21)
Posted by Marc Almirall on 2009-11-14, 11:09:35 (72.220.173.73)
"It has never been plugged in, and the buyer received it mint and in perfect working condition" How can you know if any electrical device is in perfect working condition if you have never plugged it i .......
102: RE: Some questions about your interesting and helpful (if somewhat inflammatory!) post (2.21)
Posted by Rod M on 2009-11-16, 17:02:37 (192.168.1.55)
>>Why do these authorized dealers go this "back dooring" route? Why not just offer a special deal to regular customers on the pieces they cannot sell at the price that MSS and others offer? It depends .......
103: Some questions about your interesting and helpful (if somewhat inflammatory!) post (2.02)
Posted by JoshT on 2009-11-16, 08:11:44 (24.62.60.249)
I don't know much about the gray market. When I lived in Manhattan, I recall avoiding the stores that sold products at a steep discount with only the "international warranty" because I had read that .......
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