My purchases from TMR in the past several years have crossed the six figure line. Most purchases were outright, and a few included trade fodder. In the trades, I understood that I could have gone on my own to sell that gear. But, this is a hobby for me, not a business and the ease of moving on from that gear by using TMR outweighed my perceived pickup from going it alone. In each case, TMR paid the freight, and took responsibility should damage have occurred during transit to them. Trades gain rewards points as do purchases, and I have been able to use many thousands of points towards subsequent purchases. I like there service and I am able to negotiate with my contacts thee to my satisfaction. In the end, I like their business model.
I'm a little perplexed/surprised by TMR and who sells to them.....
TMR has become a significant player in used high end gear. Their pitch is "we pay you top dollar hassle free for your used gear" .
OK, what's their idea of top dollar? It's 25% to 30% of MSRP minus more $ for blemishes that lower value. I know. I called them.
The same sellers who list their used gear for 30 or 40% under MSRP and refuse legitimate offers from qualified buyers with proven buying or selling history who offer 1/2 or so of retail are roundly ignored or even insulted. Weeks later the same item shows up at TMR at 50% of retail and you know TMR paid half of that for it.
What makes sellers do such a crazy thing?