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In Reply to: More used high end equipment for less $$? posted by Jonathon on April 5, 2001 at 14:27:31:
can provide an excellent system without taking a second mortgage.Every part of our present system was demo or used when purchased. Amp and speakers were demos, the rest were trades for upgrades and were less than a year old. All were bought at 60% or less of new retail. Cable and wire were obtained new because used items were unavailable.
We've never had a problem with any of the components. Each was purchased from a reliable dealer and I knew exactly when they were first sold--if traded, or when they were first demo'd. All were exactly as represented and came with their respective warranties. I wouldn't hesitate buying from an individual, but would definitely have all the cards on the table before purchasing.
We will continue to buy demo and used components so long as they are near-mint and of recent manufacture. Technology, date of manufacture, manufacturer's reliability record, previous owners and price are all factors when buying used gear. Demos are usually a no-brainer and simply a matter of system suitability and price.
As with all purchases, new or used, caveat emptor.
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