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Incredible deal on incredible amp

Ive had my BAT REXII power amp for sale for over a month on Agon with only a small amount of interest.  Ive lowered the price a couple of times.  I am having a hard time understanding the lack of interest, especially at the current price.  The only reason i am selling is I bought active speakers (ATC SCM50A) so no longer need a stand alone amp.  Otherwise,  it would have been my amp for life.  Any suggestions to make this more attractive for a sale?  I guess there is a price for everything and eventually if low enough someone would be interested.  I just think the price is so low now that i don't believe there is any interest at any price.
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jmcgrogan2
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It's been a buyer's market for over two years now, and summertime is not the best time to sell anyway.

I've looked at your amp, and it does seem like a good deal. 5 years ago I probably would have made a run at it.
Today, it means that I would have to turn around and sell something in this market.
I hate selling so much these days, that I just don't buy anything anymore. 
It's seems that the audiophiles are gone, and all I get are lowball bids, offering half of your asking price, with no real interest.

It's sad what has happened to this hobby.
Good luck!
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jmcgrogan2
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Wow! You really lowered the price quite a bit too.
I first saw it when you had it listed for $8,999. Now $3K less, that’s a steal.

I know that amp puts out a LOT of heat though, as I’ve owned a BAT VK-75SE previously.
Unfortunately, I don’t have the space to set the amp on it’s own, as you do in your photos. Mine have to fit in a rack.
Even with a 10" open architecture rack, I still needed a fan with the VK-75SE.
Hottest amp I’ve ever owned, even hotter than Pass Labs XA monoblocks.
Great amp, just too damn hot for my room.

Someone has to be interested at that price, someone with more space than me.
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jmcgrogan2
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Well I see it topped 3000 views.
I believe that is the most views I’ve ever seen.
No sale?
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jmcgrogan2
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Phd,  can you explain how you post an ad three times for $12.00?  I had to pay a $100 listing fee for 2 months.

Instead of just clicking of "Create Listing" look below that button and click on "No thanks, create a Basic Listing".

Audiogon wants you to just pay the big bucks up front, but a Basic Listing cost $4/month + 2% of sale price when sold.

3 X $4 = $12. Of course if it sells, then you have to pay the extra 2% fee.
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jmcgrogan2
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lxgreen, the basic fee for an ad is $4.00 for 30 days on Audiogon. Maybe you clicked on the green box that says "create a listing" which costs $10.00 per ad. 

@phd , that $10 fee is only for items <$1,000.
In this case, the items value is between $3,500 - $9,999, the listing fee is $100, which @lxgreen has said that he's already paid for previous listings.

Big difference between $4 and $100.
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