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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
billpete
270 posts
 

TMR makes the whole process very simple. They pay the shipping on what they take in trade. They have the 30 day return policy on most used items. Satisfaction guaranteed. Pretty hard to beat if you  ask me. Sure, it would be nice to get higher trade in prices but how often does that happen with any trade in of anything? I would absolutely use them again. 

yags1
52 posts
 

I traded in a Krell 300i to TMR for a open boxed Krell 300xd with full warrenty as the person who tried it out decedied he didn't like it and sent it back.

I received a nice credit on my credit card after they received my Krell Intergrated

close to what i could have sold it for used without the hassle, or headaches

Foe me TMR was the way to go...

bluorion
495 posts
 

I used them recently as well---easy going and good communication. The entire process was very easy. I would use them again.

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yesiam_a_pirate OP
260 posts
 

My big take away from all the enthusiastic TMR fans is this:

Your used gear is worth 30% of retail.  

incorrigable
110 posts
 

Extremely rare or iconic gear may hold some value but the lion's share is ten cents on the dollar when you sell. TMR is interesting. I may drive up there some day. Their inventory is an education. 

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