It is a tough economy for used audio values.... trust me, I just practically gave away some great gear that wasn't all that old. Unfortunately the bottom feeders on fleabay have pushed prices to an all time low. I try to think about the enjoyment some really high quality gear can provide rather than worry about the resale, if I buy it right in the first place and sell it fairly then I got my money's worth. I am trying to sell a great pair of speakers for 40% of what they cost and no bites... I am almost inclined to keep them rather than give them away. I'm also trying to sell an amp that was $3700 new, I can't give it away at $600. It's not like it was a few years ago when people had play money. my Rega P3 sold right away , go figure....