Experiences Selling Stuff On Audiogon?


I know Ebay is terrible, but how has your experience selling gear on Audiogon been? I have some stuff that's too high-end for the market I live in, and so I gotta cast the net wider. Not looking forward to the potential hassle.



tejas88
My experiences:

I conducted an experiment a few years ago.  I listed a variety of items across multiple sales platforms; Ebay, Agon, AA, US AudioMart, HeadFi.  Items ranged in value from $50-$2000.  Descriptions and pictures were identical across all listings.

I sold 95% of items through Ebay.  I sold 2 items through US AudioMart.  I sold 1 item through HeadFi.   I sold -0- through Agon.    

I had several low ball offers from Agon members, and lots of questions.  But -0- sales.

I have had moderately more success buying through Agon.  I was able to purchase an amplifier, preamp and few other odds and ends that are still in use by me.  I also have encountered sellers who -refused- to sell to me because "I ask too many questions, and would be trouble to deal with later".   

I recently listed a few more items on Ebay and US AudioMart.    I just sold a very expensive vintage piece on Ebay- at full price.   I sold a few pieces on US AudioMart individually, and as part of a package deal.   In all cases, transactions were smooth.

Based upon my experience (and mine only), if you want the most exposure to the largest audience, and want to sell with the least amount of issues, then EBAY is the best venue.   USAudio Mart may not have the traffic of other sites, but it is growing, and is now a very viable option.
Buy and sell here ,usually I check out who it is first .I have had great experiences here .
I have purchased items here for 20 years and have had all excellent experiences, even made some great friends and built an incredible system that I wouldn't have been able to afford otherwise.  Having purchased as much gear as I have, I have accumulated a few closet full and have taunted myself for years with selling some items on Agon.  The thought was never appealing for one reason or another, though mostly procrastination.  I got a bug in me a few weeks ago and took an item out of the closet, took a photo of it and put on Agon for sale.  Within an hour I had an offer and it was sold.  Not even a question.  I posted 5 other items later that day and the following morning and my the next evening, all was sold with not a question, complaint or negative remark - except one offer for $100 less, which was fine.  It was a really great experience and I have a few more items to sell, once I stop procrastinating.
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I've had nothing but good experiences buying and selling here. I believe selling and buying here is generally safer. USAM as well. sort of a for enthusiasts by enthusiasts... in a way self policing. One needs to be smart about a transaction, review the buyer/seller's profile and feedback.