Sellers: When do you drop your price?

I would really like to rate it eight and a half! So many people are making very good points and I think I'll just wait a little while and see what happens and then perhaps just drop the price and the rating a little bit. I truly believe it is an excellent shape but I see your points and I do want to sell it but I am not in a hurry. I appreciate you passing on your experience to me. I am not churning gear I am simply moving to a better amplifier, solid state.

+1 on jperry on erring to the side of underrating condition.
It's a personal choice, but I find good value in forgoing some money to forgo some hassle.

Value of anything is in the eye of the buyer, not the seller or anyone here.

If you're not getting bites be prepared to eventually adjust pricing that gets closer to 50% of MSRP. Not having original packing doesn't help in perceived value.

Only classic gear has a chance of holding value. Even the esoteric stuff isn't immune to this reality.

tablejockey

Value of anything is in the eye of the buyer, not the seller or anyone here ...

That is really not quite true. There's actually a legal standard for this, which is applied in cases such as condemnation and eminent domain disputes.
Financial value = what a willing seller will accept from a willing buyer.

@hilde45,

You can always say, ‘Rated 8 conservatively due to 2nd ownership’. Once you post better pics, people can see it’s in immaculate condition. But all that won’t refrain some people to low ball you :-)

Stick to your guns, it will sell. Most people do appreciate quality, well maintained gear.