Thanks to all of you who have responded to my query. I have taken the advise of some of you and emailed the seller directly who, in his response, claimed that it was not the unit I sold him, but rather one he was selling for a friend. Still, not what the ad said, but I think that the more general question about honesty merits a discussion on this list. I agree that the audiogon market, like the market in general, is about willingness to pay and if buyer and seller agree on a price no one should criticize this. I also like the idea of posting serial numbers, since that would add some certainty to our transactions. Thanks again for all your responses.
Audiogon Ethics
I have been an Audiogon member for a couple of years and am very fond of the idea that we are building a community of audiophiles based on trust and honesty. I recently saw a sales ad for a piece by a member who I sold an identical piece to a few months ago (I can't say it is my original piece but it would strike me as odd that someone would own two identical units). If the seller is indeed advertising the unit I initially sold him, he is misrepresenting the condition of the unit (e.g., implying that he purchased it new and that its age is less than it actually is). My question to everybody on this list is what, if anything, to do about this?
I am concerned about the implications of dishonesty for our community of audiophiles in general. I believe this question merits discussion among members. I look forward to your responses. Thanks.
Volker
I am concerned about the implications of dishonesty for our community of audiophiles in general. I believe this question merits discussion among members. I look forward to your responses. Thanks.
Volker