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.

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What bothers me is the insane MSRP that gets put on an item so the dealer can "discount" you 20 or 30% so you feel like you got a deal. For example an ARC Ref 750 MSRP is a cool $84,000 plus tax. Are they insane? Have you ever looked inside one of these? Cheap frame, messy wiring, not very impressive caps....disappointing from a once great company. 

Then someone wants to sell a used one a decade old they ask $42,000 arguing that "It's half of retail".  No it is not. And it won't sell anywhere near that. And it didn't sell for anywhere near MSRP when it was new. 

No - it’s expected nowadays to be very careful as it seems many would bend(?) the truth for financial gain.  Sure it seems like honor, honesty, and keeping one’s word are going downhill, but I try not to get bogged down in “wishful” thinking like “it would be nice if….” as it seems like a waste of time.  

Kennyc:  sad but true and good advice.  That said, I do agree with the point made by others that if there is any doubt on the original $ best to leave it “blank”.