It's just you. Well I can't really say that but for me I am usually looking for something specific and consider it my good fortune if the item shows up from a good seller and in good shape.
Random question/ thoughts about stuff for sale here
Guys and Gals -
Maybe it's just me, but oftentimes, when I see equipment for sale here on Audiogon that I'm not personally familiar with, I have a tendency to develop an immediate bias that the equipment is deficient in some way (inherent to the product, not the actual item for sale).
I know that audiophiles (by nature) are always swapping gear and trying new things in pursuit of perfection, but when I see something for sale, I subconsciously and irrationally conclude that the gear didn't live up to that hope and I mark it off my list as something I would ever consider buying. This is true whether it's a phono preamp, cables, speakers or anything for that matter.
I know it's an unfounded bias, but one that I'm not able to move on from.
Is this just me or do others feel similarly?
Thanks
Greg
Maybe it's just me, but oftentimes, when I see equipment for sale here on Audiogon that I'm not personally familiar with, I have a tendency to develop an immediate bias that the equipment is deficient in some way (inherent to the product, not the actual item for sale).
I know that audiophiles (by nature) are always swapping gear and trying new things in pursuit of perfection, but when I see something for sale, I subconsciously and irrationally conclude that the gear didn't live up to that hope and I mark it off my list as something I would ever consider buying. This is true whether it's a phono preamp, cables, speakers or anything for that matter.
I know it's an unfounded bias, but one that I'm not able to move on from.
Is this just me or do others feel similarly?
Thanks
Greg