Can Audiogon compete with AudioMart (US and Canuck)


Can Audiogon compete?  AudioMart has way more postings (probably it is mostly free)?  But can Audiogon survive?

andy2

I've pretty much never been able to sell anything on AGON, but always have had success at USAM. And AGON fees are out of control and not fair in my opinion for the value, or lack thereof, that they provide. I've been very happy with both buy and sell transactions on the "other guys" site, even made some good friends. People are also willing to give better deals as their outlay is lower.

As for equipment availability, I think there's a greater variety available as well, especially for those of us who are on "real world" budgets. Don't get me wrong, I'll spend what need to to get what I want. But there are reasonable limits

And Amen yogiboy and his final comment. 

I typically do my research and know what I want to purchase.  I then go to hifishark (link) and look at the currently listed "for sale" items, since their listings cover virtually all the main selling platforms. It seems the odds are about 3:1 or 4:1 that I find what I am looking for on USAM vs. on A'gon.

Can Audiogon compete?  AudioMart has way more postings (probably it is mostly free)?  But can Audiogon survive?

Not with this site being as functionally awful as it is. I only come here to make sure I'm not a bot. Over and over again. Cloud flare has ruined this site.

Obviously, only the owners of audiogon know what the state of its financial health is. US Audio Mart reminds me of how Audiogon used to be. Audiogon seems to be a site more focused on dealer transactions. Both sites serve different needs. 

I have bought a lot of gear off Audio Circle but they have shut down due to a hack