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How Much Does Damage Affect Value?

I purchased a "mint" amp, cost roughly $1100. Well, packing was inadequate and the unit suffered corner damage on the faceplate during shipping. The damage is not a deal killer for me, but it is there. The unit was originally a 8/10, now I guess it would be a 6/10, though other than this blemish it is quite nice with next to no sign of wear. What would be a fair de-rate to the value?
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kennyt
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Well, too bad about the damage, looks like the seller missed one of the pieces of padding and if that correlated to where the damage is, then what it is worth comes down to what the two of you agree on. I would generally consider the front faceplate to be significant and worth maybe 20% so ~$200 off. You'll have to negotiate with the seller for what seems acceptable to both of you. For $900 I would consider it a good buy, for $1,100 in that shape I wouldn't.

Just my 0.02.
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kennyt
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Smata,

If their is internal damage as well and the seller didn't insure it (and you asked) you should have your money refunded, FWIW I don't think any one shipper is much better than any other, the heavy items (like amps) simply tolerate 'acceptable' falls worse than lighter units, simple physics really, but....
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