Resale value

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

I think that for those who are just getting into the hobby it is well advised to look for re-sale value as most often than not many components and speakers will come and go until you find what works for you. Having said that I have found that moving towards "boutique" brands with very good performance/cost ratio is where I have found the keepers. YMMV of course.