Yes, I like speakers that have good eye appeal. There are so many great speakers out there it's not hard to find mint examples.
I look at the condition of ANYTHING and it tells me a lot about how something was cared for. Light scratches , no big deal but rounded corners, chips , gouges, no thanks.
As a rule I will usually only buy items that are mint or look really good for their age.. I think about the resale often when I buy. I may keep it forever, I may not. I want it to sell fast and condition certainly helps.
It's a lot harder to sell gear that is poor cosmetically and I want used gear that I may sell someday to sell quick. It's just like a car. Take two similar cars, one looks new , the other is a mess ... which would you buy?
Yes, they were 20k , but what if you don't end up liking them? Not so sure I would spend $5k on any Tekton. So many great used speakers in that range.....