i agree with you on both stores sonic has always shipped my items out same day with tracking numbers and customer service is great same with crutchfield but you might as well go to a local audio shop because there prices are about the same but ebay is my main spot if i want true deals just bought a new yellow top for 76.00 shippedCrutchfield is expensive because you are paying for the customer service. I've picked up quite a few things from Crutchfield. If you catch stuff on sale, or scratch/dent, it isn't a whole lot more than getting it off of ebay. I've also purchased quite a few things from Sonicelectronix. I even had a warranty issue with something I got from Sonic, and they hooked me up without any issues.
Can you share any more details on the stolen goods off Sonic? A buddy of mine that purchased from Sonic could not get his audio system insured by his car insurance because the products had been "stolen" according to them. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gifI like woofers and onlinecarstereo, i have personally seen stolen goods end up on sonicelectronics. No comment about the other sites because ive never seen any, however i wouldnt doubt shaddy items perhaps ending up on them.