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Reason for selling is...

I'm always amused that sellers bother to give reasons why they're selling their gear. Obviously in the vast majority of cases, they don't like it in their system. But only a very tiny minority will say that. People are (1) moving; (2) downsizing; (3) upgrading; (4) getting a divorce; (5) undergoing surgery.

Look, just assume buyers aren't stupid. We know why you're getting rid of stuff. If you haven't lied about the condition of your gear, do us the courtesy of letting us decide independently of your reasons for selling, which all seem to be designed to reassure us that your stuff isn't bad.
glaucon
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paraneer
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If I saw an item from a private seller, the last thing I would think is that it didn't sound good in their system and they don't like it.

At the time they bought it, it sounded fabulous and they loved it!!!

Time goes on, and you simply outgrow it, get bored with it and want to try something different in the never ending quest to improve your system. Its called upgrading. Certainly no seller conspiracy to unload lousy peforming equipment.

I'll bet the OP has the most killer vintage system in the world!
polk432
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After a year anything can happen. Did you buy with a warranty? If not, you should have paid more and bought new. Reason for selling? Going from SS to an all tube system.
rleff
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If asked I am just trying to improve my overall system sound.
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lowrider57
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It's more important to me that the original owner is selling the item. It seems I always have to ask this.
Even if he bought it used, I then can have a dialog about the condition of the item.
foster_9
1,638 posts
 
Tpreaves, your post had me laughing! Very funny.
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