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What is going on? No-one buys good stuff priced right.

There are Lamm hybrid monos, Rowland 8T, YBA Passion Integre and Lavardin integrateds, Dynaudio Contour and Confidence speakers,and that's only what I took a look at.
Too many choices, too much hesitation, no funds, not in the mood, summer time ?
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minorl
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I only include the paypal fee if the buyer insist on the process going through with paypal.

I typically would accept cash or a bank certified check or a personal check for a purchase and would ship the item only when my bank tells me the check actually cleared.

I understand the buyer is slightly at risk in that transaction, but I prefer this as opposed to me shipping the item and the check failed to clear.

So, if they insist on using paypal, which to me is a pain to use, I tell the customer that they will be responsible for the paypal fees.

I could tack the paypal fee on the sale price initially, but that doesn't make sense to me, because once you list a price, that is the price.  If the customer wants to pick the item up and pay cash (for example), why am I penalizing that person by tacking on the paypal fee?

anyway, my two cents worth.

Enjoy

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jmcgrogan2
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I could tack the paypal fee on the sale price initially, but that doesn't make sense to me, because once you list a price, that is the price.


99.9% of the time, the list price is NOT the price.
inna OP
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On the other hand, considering everything that contributes to the current state of things, prices might not be right. 
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oblgny
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If I had the $20k to blow on a tonearm without suffering my lot in life I probably could justify the expenditure without aforethought.  

Just because something is out of my reach financially does not make those who can afford it dupes - it's simply a matter of perceived value to the buyer. Excesses of the wealthy are hardly new to anyone here or elsewhere. Most of my friends and colleagues find my stuff "expensive" when by comparison with other members my stuff is relatively inexpensive. C'est la vie. 

There is no "problem" with 2 channel listening other than it requires dedication. 99% of the people I know do not have two channel equipment. Personally speaking my TV is in the den, my 2 channel gear in the living room. I do not have surround sound for the TV,  I find surround to be intolerable. Most of my acquaintances are just fine with their HT setups

The good stuff isn't moving as quickly because the audience for it is much smaller than it's ever been. I'm tired of parties where people Bluetooth their music over some big box store wireless speakers and find it acceptable. Ugh. 

I'm doing my best to sustain the purchases of good stuff but my finances ebb and flow!
inna OP
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I try doing my best too.
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