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Why are there so many unopened amps, ect for sale?

I've noticed a lot, lately, especially McIntosh, ads for new amplifiers, preamps, ect in boxes never opened by non-dealers, just "regular" people. Are people hesitant to buy these. I myself was looking at a new McIntosh MC352 amp from a private seller. He said it's new and the box has never been opened. I'm rather hesitant to buy it, because why would someone buy it, never open it, and then turn around and sell it? I'm just curious. If it is truly new, would McIntosh warranty it; I'm assuming not since it's not coming from a dealer even though the warranty cards are supposed to be inside the unopened box. I truly would like to buy this amp, but am hesitant, and I'm wondering if anyone else has wondered why there are so many unopened boxes of stereo equipment for sale by non-dealers. Usually when we buy equipment from this site we know it's used equipment, unless it's coming from a dealer. Just a curious question and wondering if anyone had feelings on this subject. Thanks.
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saki70
907 posts
 
Just to alleviate 'some' of the fears about this; I had a new CD player that caused me some troubles during the warranty period . After several attempts at repair the company finally sent me a new upgraded model.

As I was not enamored by the old unit to begin with , I sold the replacement for a reduced cost from new . As a result , somebody got a great deal on a NIB CD player with full factory warranty from the manufacturer .

Happy tunes .
shauns
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I've read a few posts in the past where people have sent their gear in to the manufacturer to be fixed or refurbished and when it comes back gets put up for sale. It is " in an unopened box" but really not at all new.
phd
1,316 posts
 
I'm also suspicious of anyone who suggests the box has never been opened. How hard can it be to open a box, try it then put it back and reseal it. I purchased a reference Audio Research preamp from a pastor that was supposingly factory sealed, it wasn't. Found out later from Audio Research that the tape that sealed the box wasn't theirs.
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tpreaves
2,686 posts
 
Gotta watch out for those pastors,reverends,rabbis,etc.,etc.,etc.!!!!!
phd
1,316 posts
 
Tpreaves, right, especially if you looking for an unmolested factory sealed carton.
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