How many people here generally buy used?

As I said in a previous post, I am done buying new gear ~ the audiophile community as a whole takes such fine care of their gear [and does such a great job packing], that I have rarely bought anything that wasn't pretty much like new...I get a big discount, they break it in for me.  Win, win.  And a few times, I've received gear that was so gently used that it wasn't even broken in yet! Buy from trusted sellers on here or other fori, and save thousands...maybe there will be the occasional time that you will wish that had a dealer warranty [which is sometimes transferable from the seller to you], but so far my experiences have been very positive, and our community as a whole is honest and reliable.

Used to buy everything new, but I soon realized that one can find most anything used and in excellent condition. That being said, I do buy new when necessary. Most recently a Bonn N8 and Denafrips Ares II.

90% used and vintage - AG, AK, eBay, USAM, etc.
Only new item was my VPI prime (including speakers and everything)
considering that I have 8 systems (yes i am a hoarder) it i really interesting - you guys just made me think and pause...maybe a few cables were bought new

This is a costly hobby. Purchase a new component at list price or close, then determine you don't like it and want to resell ?  Good luck as you will lose 25-40% of your purchase price.  Find the same component used, and then have to resell, you will likely recoup what you spent or lose just a little bit.   This my purchases are used or demo with warranty.   Most recent purchases have been 2prs of used speakers. A demo with warranty preamp. A fully restored vintage integrated amp. Various used vintage pieces for restoration and use, or resale.  I am a patient buyer and will wait for a deal at my price. I find something of interest, then submit an offer. If the seller declines, I move on. 
 
I made a deal with my wife a long time ago.   She noticed that I was starting to accumulate equipment, and she casually asked if ever sold anything.  At the time I didn't.  We made a deal, I could buy whatever I wanted, as long as the cost did not come from our budget, meaning that my pursuit of this hobby had to be cost sustaining.  At that point, I began to buy and sell used equipment.  For a few years in the late 90's, I actually made a market in Dyna ST-70 amps....I had a near constant inventory of about 6-10 amps at any one time !    
 
Most of us like looking and reading about equipment that is more expensive than what we can afford.   Buying used allows one to purchase what was once TOTL and Expensive, but at a much more affordable price.  My system includes several components that were once very High End, but are now "classic" and were purchased for what most would consider pocket change.   If I had to replace everything with new equipment, I would likely have to pay $30k or more.   OTOH, I purchased everything used or demo for great prices, and if I had to suddenly liquidate everything, I would likely make a profit.   Which is preferable ?

I realize I may strike some as a "price of everything, value of nothing person".  But again this is an expensive hobby, and if I can manage the costs associated with enjoyment of this hobby, so much the better.

Purchased my Acoustat 1+1s new in the 80’s. CJ Premier 6, Linn LP12 and CAL Aria were gifted to me by pop. (RIP) All are still in my current system and sound lovely. (I just serviced the turntable.) The only other "new" purchases have been a Denon cartridge, Node2i and Jolida DA. Everything else, RH Labs sub, ARC SP11 MkII, ARC VS110 were purchased from prior owners. I’ve had very good luck with those purchases, I must say. I am replacing my current cables (Monster reference and PowerLineII) with new Marrow Audio. Oh, almost forgot the Beyerdynamic headphones and A20 headphone amp which are new. While the system is mostly vintage, I’m very, very pleased with its performance.