When buying used speakers are cosmetics important to you?

I agree with all said so far.

Additional information is I’m buying through TMR.  So they have been tested and have a 30 day return and 90 day warranty.

The condition/appearance usually determines actual value/price so I'd say that's very important in general.

When I see speakers with scratches I wonder why/how they got that way. Improperly cared for. Were they mistreated in other ways?  Especially expensive speakers should have been cared for but the scratches show neglect. 

The Totem Metal speakers TMR is listing (for $5,099.00/Ebay) are the 10 year old (not V2) version that retailed for around $13k.

This info is from the Ebay ad - is there another ad?

I have not purchased speakers with resale in mind for @ least 25 years, so not  a big deal if the price is right.

DeKay

When I was young I gave no credit to looks. Sound quality was everything. Although, I have always purchased new... I aways keep my speakers for a very long time. 

As I got older and more financially stable, looks started playing a role. Now, it is a factor. I never knew that owning beautiful speakers could add to the enjoyment. My Sonus Faber Amati Traditional are simply stunning... as opposed to the black monoliths and obelisks I owned in my younger day. I buy new now... that way they come in absolutely flawless condition and stay that way.