Just a quick response to the Paypal fee issue. in the past, Audiogon had the paypal option, but also allowed payment via check, or other methods. Actually, it isn't Audiogon's business at all what form of payment I prefer. They chose to get into bed with Paypal and now Paypal is setting the rules for Audiogon. That is well and good. however, Paypal protects the buyer, not the seller, so I have zero use for paypal as a seller.
So, I tell potential buyers that if you chose to use paypal, they you are responsible for the paypal fee.
Most of the items that I have sold here were sold directly out of my home. Buyers, indicated on Audiogon that they will purchase the item. They then came to my home and I had the unit in question connected and operating so that they can not only see it but hear it also.
Most times (actually all the time) each one stayed for over an hour listening and talking about music and equipment. it was actually fun.
What I sell (when I sell) , it is because I either have too many pieces at home or typically, I am upgrading, purchased something else and want to sell the previous unit.
What I sell is exactly as advertised.
But, as far as paypal is concerned, I don't appreciate Audiogon's new policy of only allowing paypal transactions, instead of cash or even checks. I wouldn't ship the item until my bank told me that the check cleared. Yes, there are ways that forgers can get around that, but that's on me.
Again, paypal protects the buyer, not the seller, so yeah, if the potential buyer only wants to use paypay, (not happening if they come to my home to pick up the unit, it is cash then), then, they pay the paypal fee.
enjoy
So, I tell potential buyers that if you chose to use paypal, they you are responsible for the paypal fee.
Most of the items that I have sold here were sold directly out of my home. Buyers, indicated on Audiogon that they will purchase the item. They then came to my home and I had the unit in question connected and operating so that they can not only see it but hear it also.
Most times (actually all the time) each one stayed for over an hour listening and talking about music and equipment. it was actually fun.
What I sell (when I sell) , it is because I either have too many pieces at home or typically, I am upgrading, purchased something else and want to sell the previous unit.
What I sell is exactly as advertised.
But, as far as paypal is concerned, I don't appreciate Audiogon's new policy of only allowing paypal transactions, instead of cash or even checks. I wouldn't ship the item until my bank told me that the check cleared. Yes, there are ways that forgers can get around that, but that's on me.
Again, paypal protects the buyer, not the seller, so yeah, if the potential buyer only wants to use paypay, (not happening if they come to my home to pick up the unit, it is cash then), then, they pay the paypal fee.
enjoy