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I want to buy new speakers for 50,000 and see it used for 30,000, what should I do?

two issues here, would it be smarter to buy the used speakers not knowing where they’ve been or how hard they’ve been played or maybe there’s something wrong with them. And the other issue is what happens to the value of my speakers immediately after the box comes to my house. And I guess the third issue is, amI insane for buying $50,000 speakers.

It seems like I’ll be losing $20,000 immediately and of course probably a little more since if I ever sell they will need to be reduced further so used price can be 30,000 if a dealer is involved which they probably will be.

This raises a serious concern that very nice speakers are just too expensive.

Fortunately (and luckily) I’m not married so that makes this process a lot easier

emergingsoul
chocaholic
215 posts
 

To save $20k, buy a $500 airline ticket and go see/hear them.

mofojo
2,311 posts
 

Offer 25k for half price on the used pair. Never once had a problem buying used speakers. I only buy from sellers with a perfect rating and a good amount of sold items. Also depending on your payment method you should be covered should the item not be as described. 

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yogiboy
5,790 posts
 

You never answered the question. What are those $50,000 speakers?

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phishhhhh4
123 posts
 

Given speakers having moving parts if want to see them 1st and know how old they are.

attila7
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Some people will only buy new cars, then they are afraid to use them or move for fear of getting a mark or ding on their new vehicle. Others prefer to buy their vehicles used and pre marked for a substantial savings and they immediately enjoy their car, going everywhere and doing everything. Everything depreciate, new or used. New drops faster initially but levels off soon enough. The coin is yours to do with as you please, which of course makes the choice between new and used yours alone. Are you a new pristine item only person, no matter the cost, or are you a pre owned person to obtain the same kind of item at a good savings? Rather than asking online I would suggest you have a good long talk with the guy in the mirror. After all only you and he know your budget, your wants and your preferences.

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