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Why not more dealers take trade ins?

Our hobby is definitely an amazing hobby! I know some of us would like to demo or probably purchase new gear but with the economic uncertainty this days, it could be a challenge. I know many audio sites represent a great outlet to save some hard earned$$. I want to help my dealer when I can because they also have employees and payroll responsibilities. My question is, why not more dealers accept trade ins? Wouldn’t that be a win win situation for dealers and audio enthusiasts/Audiophiles? 
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erik_squires
16,208 posts
 
Ebay and Audiogon.

Honestly.  They are competing with them, and they'd rather you just go ahead and do the work yourself.  Not to mention covid is really slowing down everything, why should they double their stock of used goods??

I mean, of course this will be dealer/item dependent.
mike_in_nc
1,157 posts
 
A dealer here will sell your used item for you on Audiogon when you buy the replacement from them. They take the photos and place the ad. You get the funds, minus all Audiogon fees -- the dealer doesn't take a cut. The gear often sells for more when offered by a dealer, so it's a good deal all around.
petg60
1,486 posts
 
Hi,
There are so many places to buy and sell used equipment.
All depends from dealer, store traffic and unit. Normally a trade in is a very nice profit biz but nowdays can become something of a piling stock plus some warranty and after sales service is dealer's responsibility. 
ebm
9,311 posts
 
This is very worrisome dude!!
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twoleftears
5,318 posts
 

They have to test it, store it, provide a minimal warranty, have someone market it, have it sitting around for months, etc. etc. all the while competing with all the internet venues.

Sounds like a great business plan to me.

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