Recently, as part of my downsizing of the system, I have sold several items. Thought I'd share my experience for those who are interested in such things.
I advertised all of the items here on the Asylum and on USAudiomart. One more expensive item received little attention, so I listed it on ebay as well.
Most of the items have now sold, but none of them through the Asylum, which I find unfortunate as the Asylum would always be my first choice. USAudiomart was by far the best when it came to selling. The more expensive item, which I had underpriced considerably because I really wanted to sell it, garnered a lot of attention through ebay. However, most ebay buyers significantly undercut the already very reasonable price. I was willing to bargain, but not when the low ball offer was 50% of the asking price. In the end, the item was sold through USAudiomart.
So, on the whole, I found USAudiomart to be the best option. I have also found that the market for used interconnects is not very good.
Did not list anything on Audiogon because I didn't want to pay their fee.
In terms of shipping, I found Fed Ex to be cheaper than UPS, and will use Fed Ex from now on.
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Topic - Some thoughts on selling audio equipment.... - slapshot 17:28:46 05/24/17 (24)
- RE: Some thoughts on selling audio equipment.... - gordguide 11:24:35 05/27/17 (0)
- RE: Some thoughts on selling audio equipment.... - AbeCollins 06:15:02 05/26/17 (0)
- Very few eyeballs here - J.Mac 11:46:07 05/25/17 (6)
- Plenty of eyeballs... - Ivan303 18:12:45 05/25/17 (5)
- Doubtful - J.Mac 23:57:57 05/25/17 (4)
- Lurkers - AbeCollins 06:07:03 05/26/17 (3)
- Most sites the lurkers are 20 to each poster. So PLENTY of lurkers.. - 3+4=5 08:34:05 05/26/17 (2)
- Agree with... - AbeCollins 08:48:15 05/26/17 (1)
- yup +1 nt - 3+4=5 12:31:42 05/26/17 (0)
- RE: Some thoughts on selling audio equipment.... - AudioSoul 11:08:18 05/25/17 (1)
- RE: Some thoughts on selling audio equipment.... - mitch2 03:41:30 05/26/17 (0)
- My experiences are similar to yours. - Justlisten2 09:27:22 05/25/17 (0)
- RE: Some thoughts on selling audio equipment.... - kentaja 07:22:42 05/25/17 (1)
- RE: Some thoughts on selling audio equipment.... - slapshot 07:42:15 05/25/17 (0)
- RE: Some thoughts on selling audio equipment.... - denden11 04:42:32 05/25/17 (4)
- RE: Some thoughts on selling audio equipment.... - slapshot 05:30:49 05/25/17 (3)
- I have to admit... - axolotl 10:20:58 05/25/17 (2)
- RE: I have to admit... - slapshot 10:55:45 05/25/17 (1)
- "I think the (used) cable market is different, somehow..." - 1973shovel 05:30:06 05/26/17 (0)
- RE: Some thoughts on selling audio equipment.... - BCR 03:36:35 05/25/17 (2)
- RE: Some thoughts on selling audio equipment.... - slapshot 05:29:27 05/25/17 (1)
- RE: Some thoughts on selling audio equipment.... - BCR 06:16:14 05/25/17 (0)
- Thanks! - JoshT 00:05:52 05/25/17 (0)
- RE: Some thoughts on selling audio equipment.... - Frihed89 22:58:54 05/24/17 (0)