The Music Room is Slipping

It seems so simple. They tell you upfront what they will pay for an item to want to sell, or how much they will sell an item you want to buy for. And you decide if the service they provide makes it worth it. 

I've often used their services and have been quite pleased. Though sometimes I decide to sell myself or buy elsewhere. It's hard to imagine they would not buy an unusual item if their research showed there was a decent market for it. 

@mulveling : Your post recounting your experience with the Tannoy speakers was very helpful to me: it convinced me that I had best buy new-in-factory-sealed-boxes when it comes to speakers. Thanks for your post!!

I've bought from them and most of the prices I see seem fair.

But I would never sell to them, and don't fully agree with the whole convenience/risk angle. You still have to pack and ship it, someone still has to buy insurance....sell it direct and pocket the 30% or whatever it is.