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I'm a little perplexed/surprised by TMR and who sells to them.....

TMR has become a significant player in used high end gear. Their pitch is "we pay you top dollar hassle free for your used gear" . 

OK, what's their idea of top dollar? It's 25% to 30% of MSRP minus more $ for blemishes that lower value. I know. I called them. 

The same sellers who list their used gear for 30 or 40% under MSRP and refuse legitimate offers from qualified buyers with proven buying or selling history who offer 1/2 or so of retail are roundly ignored or even insulted. Weeks later the same item shows up at TMR at 50% of retail and you know TMR paid half of that for it. 

What makes sellers do such a crazy thing?

yesiam_a_pirate
analog_tiffer
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Jeez, WGAF?   For those for whom TMR is convenient and fair, awesome.    For those who prefer to try to maximize their return despite the hassle, awesome.   YMMV.    No big mystery here….

troutstreamnm
85 posts
 

Well being on the selling end with TMR is not as advantageous as you do have to pay their fee but it’s how they do business and the selling price is negotiated and based on their market analysis. The convenience is worth it to a lot of people, including me!

devinplombier:  I hardly think a Simaudio Moon 860A v2 power amp hardly qualifies as an amp nobody wants!  TMR sold the three available at the time I bought mine within a few days. For reference I didn’t even consider McIntosh…not a fan.

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limomangus
1,720 posts
 

My man you got that Right...insane prices.They buy then and then want to resell them at prices that are now...On Sale if bought new.This is not the Stock market it is used equipment....and your not test driving it or having it checked out buy your prople...your taking there word for it....Well if your buying something in the 100,000 Ranger...Buyer Beware. 

devinplombier
917 posts
 

@troutstreamnm 

McIntosh is often mentioned as the standard bearer in terms of durability, serviceability and resale value. I don't own McIntosh gear.

rjinaz86323
31 posts
 

I bought one piece of fairly high end equipment from them.  I was treated fairly and the transaction was smooth as silk.  I also traded a piece of fairly high end equipment for another (a little higher end).  Again smooth as silk.  Could I have sold my piece for a better price than they offered.  Sure.  But they took all the pain out of the deal.  I would use them again.

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