Nodd and I were having a conversation in reference to buying used gear and using ebay...I'm sure there are tons of good suggestion but here's a few..and I thought I'd add these thoughts here


1- go SLOW...although the auctions are timed, look long and hard!

2- Buy from a fellow audio-nut!!...more times than not anyone upgrading (and spending more $$$) normally takes care of what they have!

3- Speakers seem to be a better/safer bet, amps second, CD players and TT round out the list...IMHO

4- Buying used, by FAR, is the best way to get bang for buck!! No question about it!! At times you'll only pay from 40 to 60% of the new value!

5- Get lots and lots of photos! In this was you can see a persons "set-up"...I once saw a Krell for sale and the photos showed it laying on the floor next to a spent back of chips and some toys....not a good sign...IMO

6- When you have an item shipped to you (from a bid or purchase) have the seller use your name as the shipper and receiver (much like your shipping to yourself on vacation). In this was it UPS (or whatever shipper you use) busts up your pieces you won't have to involve the seller to get your claim processed...don't forget UPS it making a contract w/ the person shipping NOT the party receiving the goods...so if something goes wrong you as the shipper and receiver can make a some what smooth claim.

good luck brudda!!!

Pogue