Are Audio Dealers Missing the Boat?


I was wondering if dealers could be earing some $$$ acting as the middle-man in audio trades? The seller could bring the item to a participating dealer (listed on, say, Audiogon?) who would test it, grade it, verify its condition with the buyer and ship it for a fee?
I'd be willing to pay 10% for this service. The dealer could earn even more by allowing credit-card payment (sorry pay-pal).
dweller

Showing 2 responses by ehart

Kurt, It may be that you want an escrow service, not a dealer. Has anyone used these services, and did you find sellers receptive to the idea?
Sean,

Kurt said:

"I would not be wanting the middle man to be any more than a escrow holder/warehouse actually. (They don't need to be an inspector). "

I just wanted to point out that escrow services already exist and are used by at least some Agoners, though I have no experience with them.

- Eric