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

When TMR buys an item outright and pays you when they receive and inspect, they can then sell for whatever they want...somewhat different when they take on consignment and seller gets percentage of actual sales price...the salesmen I've dealt with have been knowledgeable and quickly decisive...

I have dealt with TMR twice recently. Both times were great. I was selling a turntable that when they received, there was an issue with the motor not keeping a constant speed. They said it was taken care of by their tech and no charge.

As far as the issue with 1099’s I was advised that the threshold had been changed back to the $20,000 and 200 items sold before one would be issued at least by eBay. Not sure how other establishments would report unless it is up to you to self report!!!!

You say "The same sellers who list their used gear for 30 or 40% under MSRP and refuse legitimate offers from qualified buyers" these legitimate offers are very often insultingly low offers and I get tired of it and I always list my equipment at a reasonable price. I won't give low ball offers because I don't want to insult anyone but boy it sure seems like most offers are and that's what makes selling to someone like TMR so tempting. I've sold to them and I've bought from them,they are very easy to deal with

Hey saugertiesbob,

I own a pair of those really fine B&W subs and paid my excellent dealer 10% off of retail. My system is low six figures, most bought at high discount.

The room compensation software is world class and those subs may be the highest quality product they sell.  

Worried about B&W going out of business?  They are one of the largest, longest lasting companies in the industry.  Doubt that you own anything from a more stable company.  

Good listening...

I have done business with this company for years at the start it was very good fair price for trades good deal on purchases. Now that they are successful it’s more buy low sell high.