I have conducted several transactions with TMR this year and have had a great experience. While I understand I may not get the price for my item I would if I made a private, direct sale to a buyer, I avoided most of the hassles of those types of sales. It was worth it to me and I would trust TMR if I buy gear from them which I intend to do from time to time after having been so impressed by selling to them.
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?