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Why isn't better quality used gear being made available?

 

I've been scanning used gear for a while trying to look for an amplifier and a line stage pre-amplifier. To me it seems like quality higher end gear being made available is Limited.  Maybe it's a good thing that all this quality gear I'm looking for doesn't want to be sold .

I have never been able to find used cables that are what I'm looking for from transparent, cardas, ect,  or other worthwhile brands in the mid to upper price ranges. I guess people keep their old used cables in a box and don't even bother selling them . Maybe it follows that Quality used components sit on a shelf in someone's basement not being sold. It's tough giving up quality audio components even if you don't plan to use them and maybe keeping them around as back up or for a third listening room that never happens.

emergingsoul
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ghdprentice
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I would think the limited availability is because when buying high end gear there are a lot of possible issues. If you can afford this stuff, you are not going to be selling it yourself. I trade in gear when I buy new, I’m not going to be fiddling around. advertising, maybe having people I don’t know come over, worry about shipping and insuring.

Places like Echo and many dealers sell used stuff. They verify it is operating correctly and deal with logistics. No way I am going to buy a $50K original cost piece of audio equipment from I private person I don’t know.

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roxy54
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Congrats @emergingsoul ! Another nutty thread that has no basis in reality. I want to be kind, but it's so hard when you make such a ridiculous statement.

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curiousjim
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A month ago there was PS Audio BHK 300 amps on every site.  And today there are none that I can find.  I’m not sure what you are looking for, but you have to just keep looking.

All the best.

mofojo
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Strike a deal as soon as it pops up and be prepared to drive a few hours if need be! 

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goheelz
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There are plenty of high quality products for sale in the used market. It takes a bit of looking and waiting, but lots of good audio gear ends up on the second-hand market. Because there are no high-end equipment owners who last forever, among other reasons. But if you are in a hurry, and understanding that your time is worth money, why not pay market prices for new equipment? Why expect to have bargain prices for top-shelf gear in a hurry? ECON 101! Best of luck in your search.

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