When buying used speakers are cosmetics important to you?


I have an opportunity to buy a pair of used Totem Element Metal speakers that retail at $20k for $5k.  They are flawless from a performance perspective but have  cosmetic imperfections such as surface scratches that are not visible from the listening position, thus the price.  
How important are cosmetics to your purchase of used speakers?

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Showing 1 response by kennyc

Tolerance for component blemishes AND the amount of discount vs new to tolerate these imperfections is highly subjective, so sharing our individual preferences is not very helpful.

Generally, I except most used components to be at 30-50% discount vs new.  If the OP loves the Totem Element Metal speakers in excellent “flawless performance” working condition, then the 5k price (75% discount vs new) seems like a subjective sonic bargain.