Is Audiogon worth it?

I agree with all the comments so far about the high caliber of individuals on this site - and as TWL says, if you can't do it here, good luck anywhere else. On the other hand, you have to be careful anywhere you go, and Audiogon is no exception. Out of self-protection, I've started a personal list of users not to deal with again after some bad experiences. The funny thing is - the two so far were both dealers (one of which is an Audiogon "featured dealer", can you imagine that?)

I have had the best experiences with private transactions - I find the people here to be honest and proactive, and to have a vested interest in their gear, the sanctity of the transaction, and their continued reputation and involvement with this site. I've also had great experiences with many of the dealers who offer items on this site. There do remain a few dealers who are so jaded however, that customer service and even basic courtesy are out the window. These are people to stay away from. I suggest calling any dealer and talking to them on the phone for 10 minutes (minimum) before dealing with them. Anyone with similar experience will see the built-in irony in that test.

No classified marketplace online or offline does background checks on individuals - the best thing to do is to deal with people with ample good feedback, and never be afraid to bail out if something is uncomfortable. I've saved myself a couple times by trusting my gut.

...but still you can use an audiogon to sell it locally.
just point out that only local pickup will do no-matter-what.

I think your concerns are misplaced. I have been on audiogon since the beginning, and as you can see from my feedback, have had nothing but success both as a buyer and as a seller. In fact, less than 1/3 of the people tend to leave feedback, so you can tell that I've been REALLY happen with audiogon if you extrapolate the numbers, haha!

Seriously, of the many many people I've dealt with here, I can count the pain in the rear people on one hand. Pretty good if you ask me. Just ask the appropriate questions, use common sense, and go for it--you'll be glad you did. This is simply the ONLY place for trading audio equipment.

Hi, just to share my 2 cents worth about this site.....Disputes happens everywhere not only on this site. As far as I am concerned, this is one of the best audio sites available on the net. Regulars here will tell you the same.

Communication is very important even if it means calling the person and speaking directly to him/her.

As a seller, please clearly state the condition of your merchandise as clearly as possible. This will avoid disputes.

If you do not want hassles about shipping, selling locally is the best way.

Cheers,

John

I have had twenty five transactions and have never once had a problem. The buyers and sellers on Audiogon are in my experience helpful, courteous, and professional. I would not deal anywhere else. Good luck!