You might consider a site like The Music Room for a first used purchase. It will likely be a little more expensive, but a much more controlled environment for your first purchase. I've sold quite a bit of gear with them and always have a good experience.
Buying Used Equipment on the Internet
Hello all,
Had a question for the more experienced hi-fi enthusiasts here. I'm new to this hobby and currently still trying out new gear to see what I like. I was looking into trying out the Parasound Halo Hint 6 amplifier and found a used one through AudioMart.
My question is: what advice would people have for buying used equipment online? The pricing is attractive but there's also no option for returns once the transaction goes through. What's to stop someone from offloading a lemon on to an unsuspecting buyer?
Thanks!