I like buying used stuff that I know something about (cameras, cars, tractors). But, when I’m confronted with a "like-new" item that is only 10% below new price, I usually buy new.
On eBay I have seen used mid-range DACs with buy-it-now prices at and sometimes above the new price.
On eBay I have seen used mid-range DACs with buy-it-now prices at and sometimes above the new price.