Mark Levinson Proceed PAV Madrigal Preamp, Surround Decoder, Remote. FREE SHIP!

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Mark Levinson Proceed PAV Madrigal Preamp & Surround Decoder
Mark Levinson Proceed PAV Madrigal Preamp & PAV Theater Processor Stereo Preamp surround decoder in original factory boxes with remote (also boxed) and power cords.
Tested, working. When new, the two units were sold together and were set-up to work with each other.
Minor issues: There's a blemish along the upper surface of the decoder (pictured) and although the remote control battery door is present, it does not securely snap into place. The problem appears to be a tiny broken tab. I am told a replacement door is available from Levinson, or it can simply be rigged (double-sided velcro strips?) to anchor securely.
Since the outer boxes are, themselves valuable, the pair will be securely outer boxed and will ship as a single unit.
Free shipping offer is via Fed-Ex and applies only to addresses in the continental United States. Alaska and Hawaii will be higher. Secure, professional packing and shipping insurance is also on my dime. discount for local pickup.
Your order will be well packed, and shipped promptly, although local pickup is encouraged. I manage an easily-findable storage facility in the Portland, Oregon metro, so you can pull right up to my office during business hours.
In the event of a problem, please reach out to me via eBay’s messaging system. Problems are few, and I’m very pro-active about solving any that might crop up. Any negative feedback I’ve ever received came from a person who didn’t first contact me, then failed to respond back when I attempted to get clarity on the issue. I’m in my 60’s and trying to scale my eBay efforts to eventually provide a good retirement income. So I’m in this for the long haul-- and know that the only way to grow is by being as enthusiastic about customer service as I am about vintage audio.
Please examine the pictures carefully. They are part of the description.
Due to the age of this device and the uncertain nature of vintage electronics, this equipment is being sold AS IS with no returns or adjustments. This is NOT a new component.
As such, it does not come with any guarantee-- implied or written. Vintage audio equipment is sensitive and does not travel particularly well. So in rare instances, that which was working 100% at my house may require adjustment or servicing before working equally well at yours. Most on-line sales of vintage electronics happen under these exact same conditions—but I just wanted to point this out so there are no misunderstandings or disappointments.
I can ship ONLY to your eBay-listed address. If you want it sent elsewhere, you will (prior to purchase), need to go into your settings and change your address—at least temporarily. Generally, I send domestic orders via FedEx. If the order value is over 0, I provide the insurance. But here’s the thing: Insured FedEx packages sent through eBay MUST be signed for by SOMEBODY at the recipients address.
Several times, I’ve contacted FedEx on a buyer’s behalf after three failed deliveries, requesting that a buyer be permitted to pick up the package at a nearby FedEx location. Spoiler Alert: They will NOT allow this. It is apparently part of the agreement between eBay and FedEx involving insured packages for which the label is purchased through eBay. If this happens, the package will eventually be returned to me, whereupon I will resend it only after being reimbursed by the buyer for the second label. If you wish to cancel at that point, all costs I’ve incurred incidental to the failed shipment will be deducted from any eventual refund.
International Buyers:
I often get questions along the lines of “do you ship to Kazakhstan, and how much?” I ship anywhere that e-Bay’s International shipping permits. Most of the time, residents of a given country can get that information by clicking the “Shipping and Payments” tab more easily and accurately than I can. If shipping information cannot be found there, the item likely cannot be shipped to your country via any eBay-associated carriers. Please understand I have no control over the costs associated with international shipping.
In some cases, a freight forwarding service might make more sense for you. Here are a couple that my International customers have successfully used in the past and have a good reputation: Nippon Express USA or U.S. Expediters. Both are located in San Pedro, CA. Contact info is available on-line. eBay will not let me provide that here. Due to differences in electrical current and so forth, this item is not guaranteed to work outside the US, and if shipped overseas, is sold strictly AS-IS.
Your bidding/buying constitutes acceptance. Payment must be received within 48 hours, or eBay will automatically open an Unpaid Item Case against you, which negatively affects your account.
Zero or low feedback buyers/ bidders (particularly non-US ones) should message me prior to purchasing or bidding on any item of significant value. If you don’t, I reserve the right to arbitrarily cancel such bids or orders (unless payment is tendered within a few hours of purchase).
Sorry for all the “disclaimer” stuff, but to quote the Farmer’s Insurance guy, “I know a thing or two because I’ve seen a thing or two”. I’m looking forward to doing business with you and earning more of it in the future. I absolutely LOVE this stuff, and you will find me to be a reasonable, fair-minded person to deal with.