I've been purchasing used high end audio from Audiomart, Audiogon, HiFi Shark, etc, for many, many years (over 20 years) with extremely positive results. 98% of my current rig was purchased through one of the well known used high end audio websites (and others). Just make sure you purchase from prominent, well established, well regarded venders, such as the above mentioned and you should be fine. However, there's no guarantees. There is always risk involved in buying used gears and there is almost always no returns on a used purchased item. However, most sellers will let you return an item if you find it be not as described. The above mentioned wedsites are based upon reputation and "TRUST." Anytime you purchase used gear, from whoever, there is an inherent degree of trust and hope involve in the transaction, which is just plain unavoidable, but you've got to trust if you want that great deal. We should all be thanking our lucky stars for the used internet market. If it weren't for the internet and the used high end audio market, I wouldn't be able to afford my current high end audio system.
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!