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Unable to audition used speakers a problem

One component I will not buy unless I can audition the item for sale are speakers. This severely limits available candidates, but that is OK with me. The problem is that whenever I find a local pair I would consider purchasing, the seller is unable to allow an audition because "they're boxed up". What's up with that? Wouldn't it make more sense to leave them connected or ready to be connected for at least a few weeks after they're listed for sale? Why box and seal them up before placing the ad? Does anyone else find this a problem or am I just being overly prudent?
rockadanny
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jond
5,677 posts
 
The real key is to buy good used speakers at excellent prices. That way you can essentially audition them for free. Buy the speakers, listen for a few weeks or months, and if they don't suit simply turn around and sell them for exactly what you paid. There may be a bit of hassle involved, but since you can get an extended in-home audition this way, in the long run you win. Happy listening!
foster_9
1,638 posts
 
In the used market you often do your research and by without auditioning. That's the way it happens. When selling I usually often end up packing speakers up ahead of time because I may have a new pair in house. I really don't like to have people I don't know coming to my home to audition and my wife would really have a big problem with this. You never know who is walking across your threshold.
beemer
444 posts
 
I welcome potential buyers to listen in my home. After 30+ years as an audiophile, I have found that all of the folks I've dealt with over the years have been stable folks with just the audiophile disease....

So, when I shop out for new items, I want to listen. anyone who will not accomodate doesn't get my $$$$.

Scaredy cat PC weenies should be leaving their used items at the dealer to hock for them.

Best,

Paul
chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
Scaredy cat PC weenies should be leaving their used items at the dealer to hock for them.

Beemer I love that!
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
I've sold a few speakers locally, some auditioned, some not. The last speakers I sold that were auditioned made me want to back out of the sale. The buyer played them MUCH louder than I ever listened to them. They sounded fantastic loud.
As for buying, listening isn't a prerequisite.
Why do you only insist on auditioning speakers?
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