anyone gotten a scratch on component and gone mad

I’m totally OCD about condition.   Cable guy put a dent on the top of my last speakers.... wasn’t long before I upgraded 

I’m the guy you want to buy from ....   I’ll buy used but only if it is mint. 

Never happened to me for the last 50 years always very carful.

My buddies Uncle smacked his every new car with a ball peen.
"Now that's over with."

I had a transmitter throw me across a room once. Seems it didn't like me touching its 220 volt area. I don't remember the flight there.

02-17-10: Cyclonicman
One time while moving my gear, my arm was scratched by my power amp. I was okay, but my power amp went mad and had to be carted away.

LOL! Alright, let's start a new thread on injuries received from components. In 2006 I tore a bicep tendon moving a BAT VK-600SE amp......good times...

I scratch my components only when they complain of itching and a 0.1% steroid topical ointment is ineffective.

One time while moving my gear, my arm was scratched by my power amp. I was okay, but my power amp went mad and had to be carted away.

Back in 2000 I bought a used Aleph P and couldn't believe how scratched up it was. Every surface had something wrong with it, including the knobs. I got it for such a low price I was just going to live with it until I found out one of the inputs didn't work.

I sent it back to the factory & they replaced every piece of metal & reworked the entire unit. They had run out of faceplates, so they ground this one down & anodized it. When I got it back, it looked brand new. They even replaced all the RCA & XLR jacks.

So to answer your question, yes, I've been to the extreme where everything had to be perfect but now I accept a few dings & scratches.

Time to upgrade!

For future reference, try to scratch the component at a 90 degree angle to current flow for minimal RF amd EM interference and impact on sound.

Been there.

Whenever I scratch or ding something is usually when I am about to sell it, until then mint condition.

I don't expect nicks, scratches or dings on used equipment. Infact I am surprised at how many late model pieces of equipment I see rated 7/10.

I agree with Kurt- that's one of the reasons I buy used.

Mark

Does snapping the cantilever off a brand new $5000 cartridge while setting it up count? I mean I guess I didn't scratch it but......it did bother me a bit.

Years of therapy with a team of doctors had almost made me forget about it.....until this thread came along. Thanks buddy!!!!

Obsessing over anything is not healthy.

You have my condolences.
Been there, done that, (expecially on new cars!)

This is one of the benefits of buying equipment used.
(One expects small nicks, scratches and/or dings on used equipment, and so one is not nearly so ticked off when "another" accident occurs.)

Just remember, it will sound just as good with a small nick, scratch or dent, as it did when it was pristine!

I write this message from the Camirillo facility and I am doing well on my recovery. Just a few more years,they tell me.