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?
smata67

Showing 2 responses by unsound

I suggest returning it for a full refund. Faceplate damage has significant value consequences, just look at the Audiogon rating scale. The seller must assume responsiblity during shipping.
It might be a blessing in disguise. I don't think you'll find the Aragon to be that much of an improvement over your old Adcom. Those Thiels of yours, will benefit from a powerfull, real high end amp.
"Thiel had always endorsed Aragon as the Amp of choice for there speakers."?

http://www.thielaudio.com/THIEL_Site05/Pages/FAQs/faqamprecommend.html

http://cgim.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/bb.pl?aragon&1&listmodls&3&4&zz&zz

http://cgim.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/bb.pl?thiel&1&listmodls&3&4&zz&zz