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I don't get it

I breeze through the Agon classifieds every few days and am absolutely astounded by the number of listings of equipment that is "less than 1 year old" and in many cases less than 3 months old. The implied financial hits are staggering. I have developed a number of theories:

1) The equipment is being bought by store/distributor employees at or close to wholesale and being flipped at no loss or maybe even a profit.

2) Audiophiles have some sort of obsessive-compulsive disorder that forces them to continue to change out components irrespective of need or cost.

3) Audiophilia(?) is like being addicted to herion, every day you need a new fix because whatever the last addition did for you, it wore off and something new is needed.

4) Some audiophiles have way too much money.

Don't get me wrong - I appreciate the chance to buy equipment at a discount as I generally can't bring myself to pay retail for most of this stuff. However, I'm curious why all this nearly new equipment is here.

Thanks
wstritt
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
...I think you're already know. That's why you've just lited 2) and 3). I will just add that it's fun to change for something new to audition and than sell.
I would probably also start building some bedroom system. I certainly can buy a combined descent stereo like Teac or Nakamichi but it's more fun to schuffle with components.
sean
6,231 posts
 
I think that numbers 2, 3 & 4 are all quite valid. Number 1 might come into play, but it would be much further down the list.

As to your comments, i agree completely. I hope these people keep "rolling over" equipment. There is no way that i could afford all of the equipment that i have if purchased new. Besides, what they are doing is "patriotic". Their "rolling over" gear helps the economy : ) Sean
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jvogt
212 posts
 
I might also submit that used equipment, appropriately
chosen, can be a decent investment with little downside
financial risk. I've owned several items which I used
for a few years, and sold near or above my purchase price.
What other hobby allows that?
3728slingshot
102 posts
 
Three cheers for wealthy equipment rollers!
ljgj
955 posts
 
People get bored with the means way too soon and reviewers just act as junkies for us with 2 and 3 above. We got to have it until we get it and find out that something else would be better in our room or it upsamples more .............
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