Unable to audition used speakers a problem


One component I will not buy unless I can audition the item for sale are speakers. This severely limits available candidates, but that is OK with me. The problem is that whenever I find a local pair I would consider purchasing, the seller is unable to allow an audition because "they're boxed up". What's up with that? Wouldn't it make more sense to leave them connected or ready to be connected for at least a few weeks after they're listed for sale? Why box and seal them up before placing the ad? Does anyone else find this a problem or am I just being overly prudent?
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So if I have (wich I do) a pair of Innersound Eros with an outboard crossover/bass amp that I replaced with a VMPS speaker wich also has a crossover and needs a horizontal biamp why would I want to take the difficult task of re-installing the Innersound for a "possible" purchase?
Many sellers pull a pair of speakers and hang onto them for sometime before the are comfortable with letting them go to a new home, so they get boxed up for safe storage.
I see nothing suspicous in this pratice and Tripper has got some great points, ask questions, get answers, try it and if you buy used then sell them if they dont live up to your expectations for little or no loss, just be sure you leave then ready for another guy to audition. :)
Scaredy cat PC weenies should be leaving their used items at the dealer to hock for them.

Beemer I love that!