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Does it hurt when you sell at a loss?

I've been into this audio hobby for 30 years, and I am afraid to actually tally up the money I have spent, as well as the money I have lost when I have either sold or traded in equipment. I'm sure there are other hobbies and habits that can cost quite a bit, but I have to wonder, when I see a Linn CD12 up for sale for 11k, does the original owner actually lose 9k in the process. How does everyone justify this behavior, or are we trapped psychologically somehow?
Thanks I would appreciate some feedback.
cody
bbenn
32 posts
 
The beauty and power of the Internet has provided a means to buy and sell components, and minimize the loss. I have bought and sold on AudiogoN. Paid too much for some things and saved lots on others, and it nets out.
The market forces will challenge hi end manufactors and conventional retail outlets to adopt to the e-business model.
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
It hurts more when you it won't sell.
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czbbcl
1,752 posts
 
I agree with Kirk above. I never buy for less than 20-30% off list if new and 40-50% off list if used less than 2 years old. And I usually keep the equipment I buy for a period of time say 5 years. My current CD player is 10 years old and I am looking to upgrade. The rest of my equipment is less than 2 years old.
joeldoss
94 posts
 
Everything I own (cars and audio gear) is used. I still take a hit when I sell put it's a smaller hit and not a painful.
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
I (so far) usually move up,so the pain is offset by the new toy. Sort of like if you have a head ache and then you stub your toe,severely; the head ache doesn't seem as bad.
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