Help with buying used Sonus Faber Cremona m


What are the risks of buying a very high-end set of Cremona m speakers used from a private party in Poland and shipping them to Texas, US? Maybe for some, this isn't a big risk/investment, but for me, this is huge and I am considering going way over my budget! I was originally looking to buy B&W PM1's (upgrading from my B&W XT2's) but have branched out and am very impressed with the SF Olympica. There's no way for me to budget $6-$10k for a pair of speakers, so I'm looking used for great sounding / looking SF's. If you have any feedback on these, let me know....but also looking for expert guidance on the concerns below.

I have many concerns and looking for some experienced council on how best to proceed.

- how to ensure they are authentic and not black/grey market or copies?
- should I confirm if they were originally purchased at an authorized dealer?
- how do I confirm the production year?
- should I be contacting SF in advance to check serial #?
- should I require a copy of the original receipt?
- how do I know if SF will service them or if there is any warranty and if not, doesn't this drastically reduce their value?
- how do I confirm if they are in perfect condition and perform perfectly?
- how much should it cost to ship from Poland to Texas?
- what is the best way to pay $thousands before I confirm this and before the seller ships (seller won't use PayPal)
- these are the ? I can think of. If you have other insights to share, please do.

Thanks very much for helping with my decision.
caune11
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Continue to look on here for local Cremona Ms or ask your local dealer if he has any used ones. I know my local dealer often takes in trades toward a larger model and he is a Sf dealer.
Why risk it. SF Cremona m seen for sale here on a regular basis from owners in the USA.
I strongly recommend you NOT buy Cremona M Speakers used from a private party in Poland. All of your above questions raise too many red flags regarding this purchase. It is not worth the grief and aggravation you are going to have if anything goes wrong. You will be much better off purchasing them used from a local retailer.

Buying these speakers from someone in Poland is not worth the risk regardless of the selling price or other claims regarding this transaction.