New category for trades?

I will gladly trade my soul to anyone who can offer in return the steady knowledge of when to hold 'em, when to fold 'em, when to...
seriously, though, trades are a great idea, and the 3rd party / escrow thing works just as well for that as it does for any other transaction (i.e. a pain in either case, but probably worthwhile).

Sounds like a great idea. As to the third party escrow thing, i volunteer. Just send me all of the gear that you want to trade, i'll inspect it and listen to it for a few days and then forward it onto the other party. While this will save some people from getting ripped off, it sure will cut down my budget in terms of actually having to buy gear to check it out : ) Sean
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Excellent idea. Maybe this will motivate me to move some of the large boxes (extra speakers) out of the bedroom. I'm sure that my wife would be happy if I traded big boxes for smaller boxes. Count me in.

Glad to see so many in agreement. I too am all for this as most of my gear was through the trade format. OK Agon let's get this party started.

Ucmgr, you make a good point about most people wanting to trade up, but there are many scenarios where trading can be a better option. Sample situation: AG member wants to upgrade his (or her) pre-pro, but will get only $1100. for it, and it cost $2500. Trader also wants a good A/V receiver for second system sooner or later. Decides to trade the pre-pro for an equal value A/V receiver now, and buys a new pre-pro for the main system, getting an A/V receiver worth twice as much as it would have cost new and retail. I'm off for the weekend and look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with when I get back. Stay cool. Martin