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I want to buy new speakers for 50,000 and see it used for 30,000, what should I do?

two issues here, would it be smarter to buy the used speakers not knowing where they’ve been or how hard they’ve been played or maybe there’s something wrong with them. And the other issue is what happens to the value of my speakers immediately after the box comes to my house. And I guess the third issue is, amI insane for buying $50,000 speakers.

It seems like I’ll be losing $20,000 immediately and of course probably a little more since if I ever sell they will need to be reduced further so used price can be 30,000 if a dealer is involved which they probably will be.

This raises a serious concern that very nice speakers are just too expensive.

Fortunately (and luckily) I’m not married so that makes this process a lot easier

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jsalerno277
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Issue 1: Condition of Used Products

Either audition and inspect the product before purchase or buy from a trusted dealer like The Music Room or a dealer that sells the brand where they accurately describe condition and have return policies.  
 

Issue 2: Depreciation 

Yes, speakers depreciate 50% out of the box.  Many respected brands seem to be selling for 35-40% new.  Do your research on this site and the other sites to determine a bid.  Prices will be at least 10% higher if you use a respected dealer rather than a private sale.  
 

I had much success purchasing a used pair of speakers in your range.  
 

 

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