Harbeth just raised the price from $2150 to $2390. I purchased a mint dealer demo in rosewood for $1500 plus $50 shipping. So at $1800 for a damaged speaker and $150 for shipping seems outrageous to me!!
First of all, you got a great deal on your speakers. You are very lucky. Most buyers will not be so lucky. Most will have to pay more than what you paid. I paid $1400 for a pair in cherry a couple of years ago. I also consider myself to be very lucky.
A few more things:
1. There is a button to make an offer if you think the price is too high. Feel free to use it.
2. The seller can ask whatever price they want. The buyer has the option not to buy if they don't like the price. This is what makes the free market system work so well.
3. The buyer has the right to not like the price and NOT buy the item
4. The seller has the right to not sell to a buyer who does not want to pay their asking price
5. If the buyer is patient and diligent, they will usually find a better deal. If you can't reach an agreement with another party, move on and wait for the next deal to come along.
