Stupid Asking Prices- Why Don't Sellers Read Audiogon The Blue Book First?


I’m amazed at the prices most people ask for used equipment. I frequently see 15 year old tube gear with 2000 or so hours on the valves offered for sale at insane-nobody-is-that-stupid prices. Frequently the seller lists the original retail price of the item in the ad then asks 1/2 of that- imagining that it must surely be worth at least 1/2 of retail right?

I’m perplexed as to why a seller does not consider the reliable Audiogon Blue Book as a guide, and consider the condition of the gear as a factor in resale value.

I have also seen sellers refuse an at market offer and say "for that price I’ll just put it in my storage place" while it further depreciates.

Is it that most guys with high end gear are rich enough to ignore the value of moving money because their sense of value is offended?

Asking for a friend......😎

 

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I use HiFi Shark as a guide, USAM also.   I try to price fairly with a little room for negotiation.   I have had numerous people inquire about my QS mono amps but I don't want to ship.  Local sales take a little time but if priced right it will sell.  

otoh money isn't everything... and it isn't everyone's top priority all the time
The audiophile ask what ever he want because he’s a buyer plus the bluebook they gets with membership plus you will sent apology for everybody in audiogon because you insult everybody with a word STUPID.

I actually don't care whether those amps sell.  They are fantastic and I'm sure I will add them to the list of things I've regretted selling.     Down the road I will set up a second system and wish I still had them.    I have a guy that seems serious about them,  we will see if he drives an hour and a half to meet me this week.  

They deserve a good home, but I am not giving them away 

Everyone nowadays jacks up the price. To fill up the fridge you now need a thousand.