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

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.

Don't like their business model don't use it, or you just want to bitch? 

They also offer to sell your gear for you with their consignment program. Should you prefer that. 

Sold a couple REL subs through consignment with TMR. The process was painless and I netted an amount that is good enough considering what I originally paid for them.

TMR doesn’t get consigners top dollar but it does list items at above typical market value. Apparently there are many willing to pay a premium for that option to return an item.