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Does it bother you when you see inflated MSRP’s for used gear on AG?

Chances are if you’re looking at an ad you already know what it went for when new but I still find it annoying / irritating at best and dishonest at worst.  Moreover, it seems the trend is getting worse in terms of frequency and % of inflating original retail prices.  In some cases, (where applicable), a seller’s response usually revolve something like, “well, that is the current price” , not acknowledging that current models often have upgrades that would account, at least partially,  for the increase.    Am I the only one that is bothered by this?  Just curious.

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jl35
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everyone now selling KEF LS50 Meta for $999 ... is MSRP $1499 or $999 ?

kennyc
1,191 posts
 

No - it’s expected nowadays to be very careful as it seems many would bend(?) the truth for financial gain.  Sure it seems like honor, honesty, and keeping one’s word are going downhill, but I try not to get bogged down in “wishful” thinking like “it would be nice if….” as it seems like a waste of time.  

russellrcncom OP
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Kennyc:  sad but true and good advice.  That said, I do agree with the point made by others that if there is any doubt on the original $ best to leave it “blank”.

secretguy
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On another site, someone claimed MSRP for Maggie 1.7i to be $3700.

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