Why the limit on warranty to subsequent purchasor?

I agree. I recently purchased an Audio Aero Capitole CD player and I am not happy that the warrenty is not transferrable. I did establish a rapport with the original purchaser(The Gentleman that I bought it from) and I believe that I can loop the thing back through him if I require warrenty work. I have nothing in writing here, just a very good feeling about him. Still, I would hate to have to try it. I purchased a very high-end McIntosh Amp that was only six months old at the same time and I am ecstatic that the warrenty is fully transferable.

Most people believe this is done to discourage internet sales. I believe this will backfire. Who will but a multi-thousand dollar piece with no transferrable warranty? No matter how much you like the piece, some audiophiles are always changing gear for whatever reason. A transferrable warranty is a big selling point. It is much easier to sell just about anything that has a transferrable warranty...

business here stays on the first place to knock off the used product lovers.
once the product sold new there is a need to sell another new and care less about its used price.

You are paying for the transferrable warranty. The company builds the potential future cost into the price. Many used buyers may not know the warranty is still good, since the manual or card is gone. The company profits more.

Since most gear breaks in the first year, or not at all, the company profit again.

If you want an example, go price a new Dell Computer online. The better the warranty you choose, the more the computer costs. Dell must make a fortune on them, because computers are usually DOA or break within 6 months; or they work until obsolete.

Everyone has suggested very valid reasons why warranties are handled in the manner that they are by many companies. On top of this, i'd like to add that, the more the unit changes hands / is shipped / is hooked & unhooked, etc... the greater the potential for damage that would have to be covered under warranty by the manufacturer. As such, they cut their losses while encouraging those that are truly interested in their product to buy new. Their is NO incentive to them to offer a long warranty as it only costs them money and new sales. While some sales are gained by companies that offer long warranties, i don't think that the warranty itself is the deciding factor in such cases. it might be more frosting on the cake, but i would not buy a product that did not sound as good over one that sounded better simply because of the warranty. Sean
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