My only issue with TMR is their rating practices. They tend to overrate the condition of their gear. For instance, they will routinely list gear for sale on Audiogon rated as 9/10 and then describe said gear as very good but go on to show marks on the face of amps or front baffles of speakers. So their 9/10 is my 7/10. As such, I look very, very carefully at their pictures and take their overall “condition” with a giant grain of salt. Basically, I don’t consider buying anything from them unless it is “exceptional” and even then I have received one item before that had a mark (albeit small) on the top plate despite being described as exceptional. YMMV
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?