Would you buy a piece of gear with a defect?


I'm auditioning a Parasound JC2 pre amp that the left input on channel 1 does not work. Would you buy it as is? How much should this reduce the price of the unit? Everything else seems fine. I'm wondering if folks will buy defective gear? The asking price is $1500 as is. Opinions?

Thanks in advance.
Ben
honashagen

Showing 1 response by timlub

I do,  I normally look at what the repair would cost from a reputable shop, then offer according to about 15 to 20 percent below used market value.  Then I do the repair myself. 
In my opinion to buy something and go through all of the time and trouble to get it repaired and not come out ahead doesn't make much sense, unless of course, you are obsessed with a certain piece or they are just near impossible to get.   Good Luck