Please talk me out of buying the Avalon Eclipse

I am sure they are good, but don’t chase a deal on a once great speaker you have never heard. Plenty of great choices out there.  

I would go with intent of buying them, however would insist on listening to them first using music you are familiar with. Also are the shipping crates included in the sale?

How about if I told you they are $700? Still not worth it?

No shipping crates, so no shipping. Must drive to get them.

how old are they? They might be fantastic for the right space but age and condition would be my concern

I don't know how old but I'd say at least 30 years old though the drivers and tweeters look good. Cabinet also looks good.