Resale value

Yes, I always consider resale value when buying audio equipment. I go through spurts of buy/sell/trade and don't want to lose my shorts. I nearly always take my time and search/wait for a good deal. Doing this has allowed me to try a lot of equipment in my own home over the years..... And not lose my shorts!

When buying audio, I buy what I want and don't really consider resale value. However, almost everything I buy is rather high performance, so it tends to hold value relatively well. I tend to hold onto gear for a long time - sometimes decades even.

I disagree with tonykay that it's like the stock market. The major stock exchanges exist in large part to ensure liquidity; there is no equivalent in audio. Moreover, audio equipment is not an investment, it's an expense.

 Moreover, audio equipment is not an investment, it's an expense.

Amen Brother!!!!!!!

When buying unheard i always look for value . When i get a chance to actually hear in person i am willing to pay top dollar if i like it . Moving away from boutique brands that take longer to resell too .

Do not consider resale value only consider the sound. All the Best