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Factory checkup just before selling...

I've been curious about the number of ads for used equipment that indicate the piece has been checked and certified by the factory. It seems like a great deal of expense, inconvenience (some of our stuff is heavy!!!) and time for the seller to round trip ship it. I recognize the value perceived by the buyer (if it's true), but it kind of a red alert to me whenever I see it, like a "only driven to church on Sundays" ploy.

Would appreciate thoughts and feedback from someone that's either done this, or bought a piece of equipment listed as such. Did they provide paperwork?

Oh, and I've got a rare Hummel listed on eBay. It was made in 1883 and is of Spiderman. Best offer.

Suspicious by nature,
Chris
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firstnot
248 posts
 
I recently called an authorized service rep
who knew more about the brand than the people
selling it. There are only two places in the US to repair this
brand. When I called on an ad that claimed "all panels replaced"
I decided to check with this same repair guy. He knew the seller well
and offered that he had replaced all the panels in one speaker
but not in the other. At $500/panel it adds up fast at 6/per speaker.
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gawdbless
1,235 posts
 
Last year was surprised to see a Sansui TU-717 at a local Thrift Store for $15..............of course, I did buy it, lol
rodrigaj
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I prefer sales with "checked out" equipment.

  1. Get the serial number of the unit that is for sale.
  2. Get the name of the seller.
  3. Call/email the manufacturer to verify what the seller is saying.
  4. Expect to pay a little more.

Paperwork is not as important as a direct correspondence with the manufacturer. Well worth the piece of mind IMO.

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