Do you buy gear new, used, both?

My gear is a mix of having bought new, used and demo pieces. I know some folks that will only buy new, and others that only buy used. How about you?

zavato03-25-2026 11:30am

strateahed Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 320 posts 03-26-2026 at 12:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Both, but will go used if I find exactly what I'm looking for happens to be on the market.
oberoniaomnia Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 344 posts 03-26-2026 at 12:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mainly new, a little used (tape deck), plus some DIY (wood cabinets, leveling platform, cable Y-sleeves).
speedysteve4 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 49 posts 03-26-2026 at 01:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Both here. Demo gear is my favorite.
jl35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,450 posts 03-26-2026 at 02:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Main system new and used...secondary systems mostly used and a few open box items...
devinplombier Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,637 posts 03-26-2026 at 02:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Exclusively used! And preferably broken. defective, or malfunctioning.