What to ask when buying used speakers?

I failed to mention: Even if the seller accepts a bad speaker back and pays the return shipping one way or both or if it is covered under the manufacturer’s warranty, let’s not forget the hassle, inconvenience and wasted time involved! Time is one commodity we can’t get back! Personally, my time is worth more than the savings, and who doesn't love the smell of fresh electronics 😉! My advice again- when it comes to speakers-buy new unless you’re buying from a friend or trusted source and have tested the speakers first.

Grisly, not so sure many mfg would be open to that. Worth a call for the right speaker though.

And there’s always the chance of nothing ever going wrong. Which honestly is probably the case with most quality speakers.

"If there is a problem with them that can be fixed, who in my locality can do the work?"

@zlone  I have purchased used speakers in the past and have had no problems.  Acoustic Zen Crescendo MK ll, and a set of Focal Sopra 2 were the last two sets. Not cheap speakers.  In both cases, using email and video calls, I was able to get a good feel for the seller, hear the speakers being used, and have the seller slowly walk around the speakers in good light, showing every aspect of the speaker in detail.  I could confirm the original packaging was available and the condition.  After agreeing on the shipper, there was no reason to believe they would not arrive as described.  And they did.  Speakers get shipped around the world by manufacturers every day.  No reason to think the used speakers will be damaged in shipping, and you fully insure just to be safe.  Do your due diligence, and you should be fine.  IMHO