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Selling vintage components

I plan on listing my McIntosh MA-230 amp for sale in the near future. I have a concern and would love to hear a few opinions on this. The amp was originally released from 1963 - 1966. I purchased the amp several years ago and Terry DeWick worked his magic on it. It's working fine, my issue is selling a 50-year-old amp only to have it die in the hands of a new owner. My gut would say refund the money to the buyer, so I would be out the selling price. I suppose anyone who purchases vintage electronics does so understanding the risks. Your thoughts would be much appreciated. 
skip0327
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yogiboy
5,464 posts
 
This place buys used McIntosh. Give them a call!
http://www.audioclassics.com/
randy-11
1,913 posts
 
Sell to an individual - you get more and he pays less

Just describe it in detail, including the service history
mechans
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I have read enough ads fot vintage equipment to list the following statements sellers use.

You can always rely on the phrase sold "as is , as pictured" with no warranty expressed etc. with no returns accepted . It is a vintage piece, as such, there may be issues which are not readily obvious. Then say something like- that it may not perform well in your system, which may  damage the amp/  Etc. 

Then tell the buyer as is happens to performing well and intended. Also tell of the recent overhaul anywhere you want to.

skip0327 OP
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I appreciate the responses. I'll take all suggestions into account. The unit may be listed sooner rather than later. 
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