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How many people here generally buy used?

Just curious. Most of my equipment I purchased new. My Firstwatt J2 was a demo that I swear was new. Outside of a DAC where latest tech may be desired, buying used (if a fair price) seems to be a great way to purchase something you normally would not be able to afford. Of course, condition, care of component etc needs to be taken into consideration

Thoughts?
aberyclark
dsper
657 posts
 
Hi,

I bought new until I realized that I was paying too much for equipment that I found out that I did not really like.

My current setup is all used at about 40% to 45% of new price.

Thanks for listening,

Dsper 
big_greg
6,554 posts
 
I rarely buy anything new. Phono cartridges. Can’t think of much else.  Oh, no used fuses.
willgolf
932 posts
 
Even though I try to buy used, I mostly buy new.  I would be more apt to buy used speakers and amplifiers as I don't think the technology has changed that much.  The problem is what I am interested in generally does not come up in the used market.  Patience is not one of my virtues.  
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roxy54
7,651 posts
 
99% used, except for tweaks and cables. 
mitch2
3,683 posts
 
When I first started here, I bought almost all used and I had no significant issues or regrets.  Now, all my gear was bought new except for my amps, which were bought used and completely rebuilt by SMc Audio.  I have been patient and as a result received pretty good discounts on most of the new stuff.
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