Does it hurt when you sell at a loss?

It's not a good thing, but honestly it doesn't bother me much. I lose a couple bucks here and there trying things out. It's a hobby & I enjoy it. It's no different than spending money to take a trip or eating out.

I have had a few situations where I cannot get X dollars for something and I just decide to keep it.

think of it this way: when you're buying new it really only costs half! such a deal!

~~~~Cody, some people have more money to play with. If audio person "A" makes $30k a year, they will be more concerned than Audio person "B", who makes $300k a year. To someone who makes $6k a week, a loss on a new component isn't as big a deal as Audio person "A" would think it was. Not to say people like to take a loss, it doesn't make them lose any sleep.

~~~~Moving on to the new and improved model is thrill, like a gift wrapped present. If one gets their enjoyment by trying out new gear, so be it. We all spend some money on unprofitable items. It just hurts some of us more than others.

~~~~Just The Facts,

Garfish
Has your dear Mccormack endured "attacks" from tubed gear?
I´m stuck with lesser SS gear due to current economic constranings but some of my ´phile friends still swear by the tubed gear.....
Could you comment further, If you deem more appropriate drop me a private e-mail note
Thanks
Luis

Luis your solid state isn't necessarily "lesser" at all; many of us prefer solid state for numerous reasons. Myself I swear *at* tube equipment, not by it. But others love it & that's fine for them; I'm glad they're happy & I'm glad that I'm happy too. I don't bash those who prefer glassware, just don't understand them, but that's cool. It's whatever sound that you prefer: that's what's best - for *you*.