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Condition of speakers for sale

Admittedly, it’s been a while since I’ve shopped for speakers on audiogon.  Probably close to ten years or so.

Now that I’m in the market again, I’ve noticed what seems like a common theme.  There are many many ads that say things like “mint condition”, or “very clean”, or even “flawless” only to point out deep scratches, larger chips in corners, and just plain damage in the photos.

In my past life buying and selling, it seems like we were more honest in ads.  Some might argue that the photos are being forthright.  While this is true, why are sellers using words like “mint” when they clearly aren’t?  If it was just users with no feedback, that’d be one thing.  But it’s also long time users doing the same thing.  Anyone else noticing this?
s7horton
petg60
1,486 posts
 
Speakers and components with moving parts are difficult to judge their condition apart from outside blemishes unless you have a listen or close inspection. Electronics on the other hand are easier to check if they have been tempered somehow. 
Seller feedback, communication, status, would help up to a point.
Every seller has to promote the listing using the right words that catch the eye. When a component is claimed mint or near mint and you see faults what you have to do is skip. 

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ozzy62
3,151 posts
 
Neither. It just appears that he truly doesn’t know anything about the speakers.

Oz
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thecarpathian
4,462 posts
 
Would not buy speakers from most clowns on audiogon.
Especially floorstanders.
Probably have kicked in woofers from those giant shoes....
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stereo5
6,407 posts
 
Well, I have sold 6 pairs of speakers here over the past 13 years and all my customers have been extremely satisfied.  I also don’t consider myself a clown.   Are you?
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