general query about cables on Agon

Xenithon: good point, I hadn't thought of that. Though it seems like those people should somehow be designated as dealers, even if unofficial.

Agreed. Whether it's a side-business, hobby etc. I believe if the cables are sold NEW then only those authorized should be able to sell, with full cable-manufacture backing and support. In the 2nd hand market though it is not neccessary - just like 2nd hand car sales, or electronics etc. If you buy and sell on the side to make extra cash then there is no problem, as long as it is not done UNDER THE PRETENSE of being new stock, being officially distributed.

Personally, I find that I "stockpile" various cables mainly for comparison purposes. Cables are the icing on the cake of a good audio system, and one of the few reasonably priced opportunities for all of us to fine tune the system. Sometimes I look around, and I've got $500 worth of cables sitting in the stack. I'm not all that fond of doing the leg work associated with selling, so when I do sell, I sell in bunches. Used cables also have a good resale value if you bought them used to begin with; generally, you get out what you put in. Good listening,
-Richard