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I'm a little perplexed/surprised by TMR and who sells to them.....

TMR has become a significant player in used high end gear. Their pitch is "we pay you top dollar hassle free for your used gear" . 

OK, what's their idea of top dollar? It's 25% to 30% of MSRP minus more $ for blemishes that lower value. I know. I called them. 

The same sellers who list their used gear for 30 or 40% under MSRP and refuse legitimate offers from qualified buyers with proven buying or selling history who offer 1/2 or so of retail are roundly ignored or even insulted. Weeks later the same item shows up at TMR at 50% of retail and you know TMR paid half of that for it. 

What makes sellers do such a crazy thing?

yesiam_a_pirate
bluorion
495 posts
 

I used them recently as well---easy going and good communication. The entire process was very easy. I would use them again.

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yesiam_a_pirate OP
260 posts
 

My big take away from all the enthusiastic TMR fans is this:

Your used gear is worth 30% of retail.  

incorrigable
111 posts
 

Extremely rare or iconic gear may hold some value but the lion's share is ten cents on the dollar when you sell. TMR is interesting. I may drive up there some day. Their inventory is an education. 

frl
30 posts
 

I recently sold some nice bookshelf speakers to them. Their purchase price was negotiable and fair in the end. Sure, I took a bath vs MSRP, but I knew that'd be the case and they made some quick profit selling my speakers in their online store. Maybe I could've done better selling directly on this site, but I have no regrets. Capitalism FTW!

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