2. analog
  3. 195368-178346

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?

yesiam_a_pirate

Showing 2 responses by troutstreamnm

troutstreamnm
83 posts
 

I’ve made several transactions with TMR and all were simple and pleasurable experiences. That is worth a lot to me compared to the hassle of selling equipment yourself.  TMR is a great place to buy high end equipment at great prices.  I purchased a two-year old amp that retailed for $20,000 for only $8000. It arrived in perfect condition and looked new out of the box.  Highly recommend TMR. 

troutstreamnm
83 posts
 

Well being on the selling end with TMR is not as advantageous as you do have to pay their fee but it’s how they do business and the selling price is negotiated and based on their market analysis. The convenience is worth it to a lot of people, including me!

devinplombier:  I hardly think a Simaudio Moon 860A v2 power amp hardly qualifies as an amp nobody wants!  TMR sold the three available at the time I bought mine within a few days. For reference I didn’t even consider McIntosh…not a fan.

More to discover