How many people here generally buy used?

90% used except my preamp Michi P5 which’s $4k retail buying this preamp new comes with own issues distortion and hum when enable tone control
kind regret but looks alone make it worth it lmao 😂 so gorgeous 
now I’m beta tester 
buying use power cord Interconnect and balance XLR like audioquest on eBay is complicated unless you can identify fake and authentic 

Used to always buy used now I just build my own since most manufacturers use cheap parts

....the only things to buy new is food and water....;)

...'course, the water has been used before...'recycled', same as the air...

My first gear was new: a Sansui AU-505 (still have and use), KLH 6s (long gone), a year-old Technics SL-1500 with Shure M91ED (still have and use those too). Some dealer demo gear bought since at a nice discount, and some new. Used is the way to go. I usually have a wish list, look for great deals, and grab the good ones if I can. I won't buy new, I have children in college.