Where do you want your system to go when you go?


People think of real estate, stocks, property...etc.  But I'm wondering where would my audio systems go when I go?  Most in my family are happy with television and an audio system that is more like a TV or toaster.  Not to be morbid, but my friends that would have cared are no longer living.  There are lawyers, charitable causes and other "things" for other possessions, but I cannot see my systems going to Goodwill....etc.  For us baby boomers it is a real thought.  My best friend, who died of cancer, had a decent system with sperates and some Martin Logan speakers... his wife didn't care and ended up giving it all away and basically just watches TV.  

What do you want to happen to your system?...hopefully many of you have people in your life that your system would mean something to them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

jusam

I laughed when I read your heading but it does have merit.  My kids do not enjoy music the way I do and my equipment would not fit into their houses.  When I sold my last house the people demanded my two-channel system as part of the deal.  At first, I was pissed and said no.  After thinking about it I changed my mind.  It helped me close the deal and I got to pick out a whole new system which was fun.  So, in my case, I would assume my kids will sell my house with the equipment in it.

It's bad enough worrying about my material possessions while I'm alive. After that, someone else can worry about it.

Find a friend or relative who would be willing to sell your system, either at retail or at wholesale to someplace like The Music Room or a local hi-end dealer. Add a codicil to your will, give the friend a commission on the sale, and the balance of cash goes into your estate.  At the end of the day, it's just "stuff," just like your furniture and clothing.  Your family will want to get everything sold or given away as quickly as possible and move on.