The only item I will not buy used is a phono cartridge. Other than that I have no problem buying used!
At what point do you...
buy new vs used/open box/refurbished/demo, etc? I know this is all cost based relative but just curious where you draw the line and go brand new. For example, online retailer x has a brand new power cable for $499. They also have the exact same power cable (same length) on an open box for $449. Worth it to save the $50 or do you just go brand new? Or would you just always go for the less costly alternative because saving $ is saving $?
I have been wanting to get some consistency with my subs, currently I have a LaSpada 10AWG power cable on sub 1 and a Signal Cable Magic Power cable on sub 2. I also see there is a couple of open box Audioquest NRG4 power cables available for $30ea off already discounted brand new ones. I’m thinking of pulling the trigger on the NRG4’s and saving an additional $60 on the pair and using these on my SVS SB4000’s...
In some cases you can save significantly by going other than new but then not so much in other cases. I know this is extremely subjective and relative but just wondering how all of you decide when to just go brand new...again just curious how you all decide which direction to go...
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Great responses. Thanks All for taking the time to share your thoughts/experiences. @immatthewj Music Direct is EXACTLY who I had in mind when I posted. They quite often offer open box items but it's usually not a significant savings, however it's enough for the temptation bug to creep in😬🤦♂️. @czarivey agreed, I am always on the search for those 100% off sales but I haven't yet found any of those🤣 And yes, cables are usually a much safer bet rather than components. Still contemplating those NRG's. I have until today as they're also offering an extra 10% until tomorrow... |
There’s intangables at play here. Only you can place the "correct" monetary value of the experience of new vs used. While "the math works" on (credible) used gear, assigning a value to the emotional attachment of breaking the seal on new gear that has not be touched by human hands since it left the factory is purely subjective. Owning new equipment vs taking possession of something after someone, or someones, have had their way with it may be a strong motivator for some. And, that "Christmas morning" feeling of the big reveal where you glance upon something special that is uniqely yours is difficult to access in dollars and cents (sense?). |
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