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Does it bother you when you see inflated MSRP’s for used gear on AG?

Chances are if you’re looking at an ad you already know what it went for when new but I still find it annoying / irritating at best and dishonest at worst.  Moreover, it seems the trend is getting worse in terms of frequency and % of inflating original retail prices.  In some cases, (where applicable), a seller’s response usually revolve something like, “well, that is the current price” , not acknowledging that current models often have upgrades that would account, at least partially,  for the increase.    Am I the only one that is bothered by this?  Just curious.

russellrcncom
testpilot
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Not all audio equipment is purchased in the USA.  Some other countries have significantly different retail prices when compared to the US.

bigkidz
3,397 posts
 

Are you only buying at MSRP?  If not, who cares!

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curiousjim
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There’s a sucker born every minute. If you are an Uninformed buyer, than you might be that sucker.

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wturkey
797 posts
 

Perhaps the MSRP listed by some is adjusted for inflation? The same inflation we are told is minimal at most…. 🙄

yyzsantabarbara
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I inquired about a trade-in for an amp I owned. I was quoted 100% of the current MSRP price even though my amp was bought before the price increases during COVID.

My takeaway is that this dealer plans to resell my amp relative to the current MSRP price.

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