buying used speakers


How risky is it to buy used speakers off audiogon? I have owned two pairs of speakers for over twenty years with no problems. Can speakers look and sound ok and still be damaged? Are some brands more prone to damage (blown drivers ect.) than others?
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Make certain you know all there is to know about the speakers before purchasing them over the internet and that they will work well in your system- The money you save buying used is worth it in most cases. But be prepared to expect to spend some of that money you saved buying used to upgrade or for repairs- (bad drivers etc). Most repairs are not that expensive, and you'll have new speakers. If you like the speaker and trust the seller the worst case is getting a bargain and doing some fixing-up and having a great sounding system. YOu get what you pay for...Good luck!