@cubbiesman I've been buying and selling used speakers and all things high end audio on Audiogon for over 20 years with very positive results. Now, there's several on-line outlets where used high end audio can be bought and sold. I couldn't afford my own audio system if I had to buy it retail and not pre-owned as I did. Most online used websites like audiogon have it to where you can give feedback on a buyer or seller. Usually, online sellers are very carful not to sell bad items because the buyers can leave negative feedback on them for all to see. The ability to leave feedback on a buyer or seller is a great safeguard against negative or fraudulent transactions. But, of course, there's always some kind of a risk factor in just about everything we do in life. You decide.
Buying Used Speakers
Want to get the group's thoughts on buying used speakers. The value proposition in many cases is compelling. However, there is a pretty good element of risk as well, even from reputable Audiogon sellers. What exactly does, "completely tested mean?" Or "performs flawlessly?" You don't in most cases get a warranty for starters and you're at the complete mercy of the adds and pics. Some of the sellers are broker dealers (with stellar reputations), so do they even know how they were treated? Prob not. Let's face it - the vast majority of condition ratings are based on the cosmetics IMHO.
Has anybody bought expensive speakers on AG or elsewhere? What questions did you ask the seller to help ensure they're as sonically good as cosmetically? Did you test them yourselves once you received them? Any good lessons learned would be much appreciated as well. I know for starters to get a complete description of how they're going to ship them. Thanks in advance!