Do you buy new, used or new or used gear?

I have both. Buying new and used, selling, trading, upgrading.  They’re all fun parts of this hobby. 

Maybe the better question is which type of gear would you prefer to buy used.

It’s horrifying enough when new equipment requires servicing and I’ve had some new tube amplifier issues.

Imagine if it was used and not under warranty. I think the importance of what you’re buying justifies a new purchase.

Although, if you’re buying from a dealer that would be better and of all the gear varieties I would prefer to buy speakers used. I think they’re less risky.

Maybe a solid state amplifier but I prefer new stuff although I’ll buy a sendused car if it’s from Germany but would prefer to buy used car from a dealer.

I think you have to equate puppies with audio gear. I think it would be very difficult to buy a used puppy. You simply don’t know it’s history and you kind of would like to be there from the very beginning.

Mix of new, open-box and used. 

I haven't been able to afford to buy everything new but it hasn't been a problem, so far. 

Yes.

All used started with ADCOM pre and amp,cd player. True story I messed up shorting out my amp i lived an hours drive away from thier place in new brunswickish area any way they not only repaired it while I waited they went through the amp making changes as they saw fit and gave me back a new updated version. Long live ADCOM their closed right?