@b_limo
When you think about the numbers relative to preowned audio gear...if I list something on Audiogon or a similar site....I'm probably going to get somewhere in the 50-60% of retail price for a less than 10 year old, still in demand, great condition piece.
That means that if I sent it to an intermediary...who will then try to resell it at somewhere in the 60-70% of retail range....there is no way they are going to offer me more than 25-30%....and I pay the return shipping to them so I actually net less.
I see it as a trade off....lower price for certainty and no post sale hassle...for some people it is worth it....for others, not so much.
When you think about the numbers relative to preowned audio gear...if I list something on Audiogon or a similar site....I'm probably going to get somewhere in the 50-60% of retail price for a less than 10 year old, still in demand, great condition piece.
That means that if I sent it to an intermediary...who will then try to resell it at somewhere in the 60-70% of retail range....there is no way they are going to offer me more than 25-30%....and I pay the return shipping to them so I actually net less.
I see it as a trade off....lower price for certainty and no post sale hassle...for some people it is worth it....for others, not so much.