Audiotek on ebay...

[john65b]

I also have dealt with audiotek168. They were selling ICEPOWER ACS200 modules for $69 each. I bought four of them, just before the price skyrocketed due to demand.

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The seller (YFW) was eventually banned from diyaudio for other reasons.

I have no issues with them. I got what I paid for and it was a steal. Same exact modules in the $1300 Bel Canto S300 for $140...

[bleachershane]

Ok, I went back and placed some bids on some Nichicons that had no bids and... actually managed to win a couple on the first bid!

So fingers crossed I get the items sent out to me, it seems to be either a case of people getting what they paid for in about 7 days or the items getting lost in the post and audiotek sending them out again without too much pain...

I'm still not sure about the whole thing, I staunchly hate the idea of sellers pushing up prices falsely, why not just start the auction at a higher starting price if you're not willing to accept anything lower? Perhaps I am being too paranoid...

Bearing in mind I'm not even going above a £5 on my bids there's not a hell of alot to lose if I don't get my items!

Now to win those Nichicon ES 220uF caps to gets those ultra warm Elna Tonerex caps out of my Denon PMA-255UK amplifier! lol

[Gaara]

Audiotek is a mess. If you get the product, lucky you. I have ordered 3 pairs of icepower from them.

1st came without a hitch, maybe 3 weeks turnaround.

2nd got lost, had to send again...and got lost again. They made it right, but it took over 2 months.

3rd set (purchased before I realized anything was wrong) I still have yet to receive. It has been about 3 months now, Audiotek keeps saying they should arrive any day now. I may have to file a chargeback on this one.

[bleachershane]

Sorry to hear about your problems with Audiotek, even though I'm only spending very small amounts I hope I don't run into the same problems.

Definitely file if you feel you've given them enough time (and even more...!) and still not recieved what you have paid for. It's only right that you should either get your item or get your money back

[okapi]

if you want to increase your chances of getting an item on ebay at or below your max bid it is preferable to place your bid as late as possible - within the last 5 seconds. this prevents others from increasing their bids because they don't have the time to do it before the auction ends. basically you avoid a bidding war.

sometimes it is hard to be around for the end of the auction so i recommend using auctionsniper.com This online tool will place your bid for you at whatever time you specify before the end of the auction.

"snipes" are not free although you do get a few for free when you sign up. i think they cost around a quarter. i have never paid for a snipe because i keep referring people which also gives you free snipes.

[ClaveFremen]

I've used AudioTek for some Nichicon KG caps and binding posts.

The Nichicons was a real bargain.

One month for items to ship but with Italian customs its quite normal.

I've ordered other items in December and still not arrived but I'm quite confident.

[kele1975]

I 've bought several thing from them,and no problem at all.It took 15-20 days to deliver to Bosnia,which I consider is very fast.
It was all small parts,but they arrived.
Feedback profile is also very good.

[geole]

ceck only negative feedback for audiotek.. or hu..

with this link http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs

[AndrewT]

audiotek168 seems to have abandoned auction items for the moment.
One bid item available in the next month as against 494 buy it now items.

He must be due for another name change soon.

[Stream]

Yeah, I've been shoked today seein only "Buy it now" lots...