The Music Room

They have a business to run, they arent trying to collect audio gear and if someone doesnt like the price they offer, dont sell it. They must buy at a price where they can make a fair return along with the risk that not everyone fully and accurately discloses condition. I think its silly that people complain that they dont get offered full retail for their preowned gear. Jeez.

This is ridiculous. If as you say your amp was a "no brainer to sell," then sell it yourself.  If you don't like their prices or conditions, then don't deal with them....simple. 

TMR runs a well-managed business, they stay true to their business model, and the results of that model have allowed them to stay in business longer than most who play in the same arena.  TMR has cultivated a client base by;

• Careful buying of gear/speakers that are in relatively good operational and cosmetic condition
• Internal inspection of the gear/speakers before putting items up for sale
• Relatively competitive prices for the age and condition of the gear/speakers they sell - not the lowest price you will find but in most cases well within the range
• Excellent packaging and shipping practices
• Stand behind the operational and cosmetic condition of sold items
• Offer a 30-day money back return policy (virtually unheard of in the used market!)

As stated previously by @rikkitik 

If you don't like it, and aren't going to use it, send it back and we'll refund your money". 30 days after purchase. Their return policy is good as gold. You might pay a little more, but pretty much, satisfaction guaranteed.

I confirmed that return policy with them before purchasing a pair of $7K amplifiers, which I ultimately decided to keep.

Hi gents, just circling around to this thread, I have no money issues that a buck or two or hundred or thousand would matter to, so just stick by your posts and the best to you. 

This vendor has a lot of favorable comments - but I have had a very unfavorable experience with them this Dec 2019. I have sent all my trade items & $400 via PayPal to them (per our email agreement) - all of which The Music Room has been confirmed to have rec'd. Despite my many emails they do not get back to me on the status of my trade shipment of a Rega turntable. I have called them multiple times - no help nor affirmative assistance - on the two phone calls they state that I have to deal with their employee (Mike Dean) by email - and only him, though Mike does not respond - its been a week now, and I have rec'd nothing back on my many email inquires. I cannot recommend that you deal with The Music Room, and currently I do not believe that they are legit. If they don't make right in the next day or so I will have to file a complaint with the BBB.

I traded in a McIntosh MC152 amp for a McIntosh MC302 amp and within 4 days of TMR receiving my amp, they shipped out the new one to me. When they receive trade in items, they thoroughly check them first. Perhaps at this time of year, they are a little overwhelmed with many trades coming in and it takes a bit longer. You sound like a VERY impatient individual. Threatening to complain to the BBB solves nothing and will not make your new toy arrive any faster. If I was Josh at TMR, I would ship your used equipment back to you and not do business with you. I have had 4 transactions with TMR and I am 1000000%satisfied. They are great to deal with and I put them in the same class as Audio Classics.

Patience is a virtue.