Buying used vs new?

I have bought used and new.  I usually contact the manufacture directly on new purchases (smaller north American companies) to get a better deal.  One absolute is service.  It doesn't matter how good a deal you got if it can't be serviced hopefully by the manufacture in north America.

For me, just know the source.
I am less trusting of trade ins unless single owner.  I would rather buy from a trusted seller personally.  Or local.  Local is best.

goose509 posts07-14-2021 6:59pm....... I usually contact the manufacture directly on new purchases (smaller north American companies) to get a better deal.

It wouldn't do business with a company that undercut their own retailers. Not much of a business model.

I bought my Monitor Audio Gold 100 (latest version) speakers used and saved a bundle, literally like new, sound amazing with my NAD 33.

Just replaced the core of my system after 4 1/2 decades. New used Cary SLP05 with ultimate upgrade and a SST Son of Ampzilla II, both bought at half price and in near-new condition. Good  stuff doesn’t break much, and is fixable if it  does. Best way to get into the top tier gear, in-house. The stuff I replaced ARSP6B I got used at near half price, and a GAS Ampzilla that I built, both still working great, I got my money’s worth!