The humanity!

Anna

@LadyDuck (459425)

• Switzerland

25 Feb 18

@TheHorse

It is more complicated for sure.

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@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Feb 18

@LadyDuck If this were my main "gig," and not a form of meditation, maybe I'd go that route.

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@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Feb 18

I like the "simplicity" of my "billing method." I've done what you suggest on occasion, and it always gets "complicated."

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rakski

@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

25 Feb 18

they will only pay $240 and he plans to sell it at $2500?!?! you are one great of a restorer! good job for you!

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Go Crossbones

@crossbones27 (48480)

• Mojave, California

25 Feb 18

You also have to take in the fact you do not know how much he paid for the original speakers. Usually it is a steal for the person if they are wise about such things where original owners probably do not know, though,. Still cool he was still fair about the price. That is why if you every watched Pawn Stars they always ask, "How much did you pay? They are looking to see if they can low ball the person so to speak also. Why most people should not answer that. Its always good though to be fair all around for those financially comfortable but if poor never answer how much you paid. Not to sound like a hypocrite.

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@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Feb 18

Thanks. Yes, that's my decision. Even in bad shape these are worth a fair amount, because they're quite rare. I believe they're from the mid 1960s.

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@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Feb 18

@crossbones27 I haven't watched Pawn Stars, but I have watched some of those antique shows. With really old guitars, you can actually LOWER the value if you restore them cosmetically.

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Toni

@toniganzon (72279)

• Philippines

25 Feb 18

They're lucky there to have you restoring their speakers..

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@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Feb 18

Thanks. I really do enjoy this work. It's a hobby where perfectionism is a plus.

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Go Crossbones

@crossbones27 (48480)

• Mojave, California

25 Feb 18

Hells yeah buddy. Love to hear that stuff. Hate people who jack up the price because they think someone is going to make a huge profit off of stuff like that. Called being fair and how a small entrepreneurial businesses stay in business. Now all we have to do is teach the rest of corporate America.

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@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Feb 18

But I have the LUXURY of undercharging people, as this is a hobby, and I have "real jobs."

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Go Crossbones

@crossbones27 (48480)

• Mojave, California

25 Feb 18

@TheHorse So, real jobs are overrated, that is pure.

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@AKRao24 (27424)

• India

25 Feb 18

So nice and admiring dear friend @TheHorse ! God bless!

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Angie

@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

25 Feb 18

This is exactly the same as when I take an old beat up house, put the makeup back on it and make it a home once again. A labor of love and always hoping someone will love it back.

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@AKRao24 (27424)

• India

25 Feb 18

Wow! That is I am also interested in and I refaced my house as per my liking and taking the ease of cleaning is concerned! Thanks!

@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Feb 18

That sounds really satisfying.

Margarita

@Meramar (2695)

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25 Feb 18

Your are doing a good job!

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@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Feb 18

Thanks. I hope to have this big boy done soon.

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@AKRao24 (27424)

• India

25 Feb 18

Wow ...I can understand your feelings dear friend @TheHorse! It looks that this work what you are doing is more of a passion for you than a work to earn money! I like people like you who bring a lot of joy in the life by restoring those one time champions back to enjoy now! Thanks! God bless!

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@AKRao24 (27424)

• India

25 Feb 18

I sincerely appreciate your attitude dear friend @TheHorse ! God bless! Thanks!

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@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Feb 18

@AKRao24 Thanks!

@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Feb 18

Exactly! It's a passion, and one that happens to earn me a little money on the side.

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Patsie Hatley

@Hatley (163781)

• Garden Grove, California

26 Feb 18

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Patsie Hatley

@Hatley (163781)

• Garden Grove, California

26 Feb 18

@TheHorse t6waUawr uyr ieucWHWAAFW

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Patsie Hatley

@Hatley (163781)

• Garden Grove, California

26 Feb 18

@TheHorse yes J did

@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Feb 18

Um, did you send me your address?

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (62499)

• United States

26 Feb 18

“Bragging Rights”....does that include, “Hey, I’ve got this friend who does a spectacular job at woodworking on speakers”????

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (62499)

• United States

26 Feb 18

@TheHorse — I can twerk. That’s tweeting with typos, right?

@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Feb 18

I sure hope so. But...I doubt it. I'd be more famous if I could "twerk." If I "twerked," I'd probably pull a muscle.

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Gary Marsh

@garymarsh6 (23393)

• United Kingdom

25 Feb 18

You are too kind and very talented. I bet you get so much satisfaction knowing you have restored these to pristine condition!

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@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Feb 18

Yes! I want them back out there, being seen and heard.

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Morley Hunt

@Morleyhunt (21736)

• Canada

25 Feb 18

Like my quilts...a labour of love...the pleasure is payment....everything else is a bonus.

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@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Feb 18

Precisely! I would do this for free if there were no money in it.

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Dena Miller

@Dena91 (15909)

• United States

25 Feb 18

You certainly have a gift for restoring them. I admire anyone who can restore things, be it cars, homes or stereo speakers. Great job.

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@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Feb 18

I think patience is the main thing.

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Scott Ganschow

@teamfreak16 (43419)

• Denver, Colorado

28 Feb 18

That looks like a lot of work. Good thing you love doing it!

Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (129572)

• Israel

25 Feb 18

You are a good person for charging only that much.

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@TheHorse (206658)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Feb 18

A part of my reasoning is that I want this to be profitable for everyone, and for the speakers to be back in use. With some speakers I refinish (Large Advents, for example), they sell for only about $250/pair. If the owner picked them up at a yard sale, or on Craigslist, for $80, and I charge $100 for the restoration, then there's only a $70 profit window left for them, should they decide to sell them.

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