New category for trades?

I know there would be difficulties with protection and scams, but maybe we can all figure out a good work around. Open to all suggestions.

JT, thanks for the kind words.

Locally is a good beginning. I have sold many things in the Greater New York area, including Connecticut, New Jersey,Long island and Upstate N.Y. (Almost sounds like the Billy Joel song). Surely there must be some ways that a trade can be worked out long distance. Perhaps Audiogon might step up to the plate here and offer some input.

Ucmgr, you make a good point about most people wanting to trade up, but there are many scenarios where trading can be a better option. Sample situation: AG member wants to upgrade his (or her) pre-pro, but will get only $1100. for it, and it cost $2500. Trader also wants a good A/V receiver for second system sooner or later. Decides to trade the pre-pro for an equal value A/V receiver now, and buys a new pre-pro for the main system, getting an A/V receiver worth twice as much as it would have cost new and retail. I'm off for the weekend and look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with when I get back. Stay cool. Martin

Hi everyone, thanks for all the input and ideas. It seems that there is an overwhelming consensus this could be worth trying. I'll wait a day or so, and see if Audiogon responds, otherwise I'll try emailing them direct. It's getting hot here in NYC, gotta go turn up the AC, (as in air conditioner).