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hifi as investment?

Well sort of. I am just starting out in this hobby and having already exchanged a few used components I bought here and later sold- sometimes for the same amount I paid- sometimes for more-

Seeing this has made me consider the idea that one could approach this hobby's acquisitions as a sort of currency. Considering the ease with which many popular components are sold- SCD-1, De Capos, etc. I have begun to realize that it is possible to approach an expensive system with the rational (if art is not enough) that ridiculously expensive components are just another form of money- a temporary resting place for your reserves (of course this considers purchasing used and at a fair price).

I'm looking for nominations. What components are most depreciation proof once they have taken the hit of being used? I want to rationize an absurd purchase and enjoy my monetary reserves while retaining my safety net.

Does anyone else approach it like this? Used Elrods? Don't get me wrong, I'm doing it for the love of music, but a $15000 system requires some consideration of financial prudence right?
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jayctoy
4,009 posts
 
I agree there are some gear if get lucky, you will pay
good price, a year later you can still sell them same
price, or make a little profit.As as investment? My
answer is no.But there are some, who are good at it.
I know one, He will offer very low price, to those
He thinks are desperate,later on the seller will give
in.He will use them, then after couple of months,
He put them on AG. But dont forget, this guy has plenty
of time to wait for the price. He is very good.
Even with his his friends, He is merciless.
Thats just him.
eldartford
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If it's anything like other investments you stand to loose a lot of money. It's been said about investment in fine art.."don't buy it if you wouldn't enjoy hanging it on your wall forever". Same for audio equipment.
leeph
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Like classic cars... vintage audio equipment. Look at Mac, Marantz tube amps ie MC-22 pre,MC-275, MC-75 mono blocks, Marantz 7c, ect. For speakers large Tannoy's with factory cabinets with 15" reds or golds or large classic JBL, Altecs. Must be in excellent condition. Enjoy them for years and when time to sell, you'll make a bit of $$$. I was looking at a 1992 Audio mag. in the classifieds a Mac MC=240 asking $599.00, now they go for $1200-1800.
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