Funny post!
But one of the steps that has yet to be addressed here is: Internet Window Shopping.
At what point does one go through this stage, or like myself, I am constantly in this stage no matter how content I am with my system.
Perusing EBay, Craigslist, Audiogon, USAudiomart, Audio Trader Asylum and Facebook groups for used audio gear.
There’s a reason they call it Audio Porn. My name is Lou and I’m an Audio Porn addict. When I get bored looking through ads, I’ll go to Pinterest to look at Audio gear and peoples stereo setups.
I can spend hours looking at images of audio gear and system set ups, because while it’s about the music, it’s also about the gear and how it looks in your room. That adds to the overall enjoyment of the hobby.
Part of the chase can be the most fun. I like really rare gear, the stuff no one else has, so I’m constantly on the lookout for it. Cause if you find it, you gotta strike while the iron is hot and buy it.
I’ll keep my eye on EBay auctions or other ads and if I want something bad enough I’ll enter 30 or more bids in $1 increments on eBay, in order to dissuade the competition from bidding; thinking that, if others look at the auction and see 30 bids for something maybe they will think there is too much interest in it and won’t bid on it. I thought it was a clever idea at first, but the more experienced Ebayers will see right through my ruse :)
Anyone else share this affliction? If so, where are you on the AP scale. 1 being not so much, 10 being totally addicted to the hunt for used gear.
But one of the steps that has yet to be addressed here is: Internet Window Shopping.
At what point does one go through this stage, or like myself, I am constantly in this stage no matter how content I am with my system.
Perusing EBay, Craigslist, Audiogon, USAudiomart, Audio Trader Asylum and Facebook groups for used audio gear.
There’s a reason they call it Audio Porn. My name is Lou and I’m an Audio Porn addict. When I get bored looking through ads, I’ll go to Pinterest to look at Audio gear and peoples stereo setups.
I can spend hours looking at images of audio gear and system set ups, because while it’s about the music, it’s also about the gear and how it looks in your room. That adds to the overall enjoyment of the hobby.
Part of the chase can be the most fun. I like really rare gear, the stuff no one else has, so I’m constantly on the lookout for it. Cause if you find it, you gotta strike while the iron is hot and buy it.
I’ll keep my eye on EBay auctions or other ads and if I want something bad enough I’ll enter 30 or more bids in $1 increments on eBay, in order to dissuade the competition from bidding; thinking that, if others look at the auction and see 30 bids for something maybe they will think there is too much interest in it and won’t bid on it. I thought it was a clever idea at first, but the more experienced Ebayers will see right through my ruse :)
Anyone else share this affliction? If so, where are you on the AP scale. 1 being not so much, 10 being totally addicted to the hunt for used gear.