Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840 Likes: 13
shareholder in the making
|
OP
shareholder in the making
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840 Likes: 13 |
Just curious if any of you have used Audiogon to sell AV equipment? Have the transactions gone well, any problems?
Also, do you just require the buyer to send you cashiers check/money order in advance? I want to make sure I get payed before I ship anything. Not sure I want to use Paypal as i think there is a transaction fee or something, I suppose I could just add that to the price.
Thanks in advance, Randy
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350 AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 853
aficionado
|
aficionado
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 853 |
I have bought and sold several items and had only one problem with somone who sold me a defective amp a couple of years ago. Like all internet commerce you need to make sure you know who you are transacting with. Disregard the ratings at Audiogon. The people who run the site make it almost impossible to post a negative rating because they believe it discourages people like yourself from using the site. I try to use paypal for all internet business because it protects buyer and seller...ie you can reverse the funds if something goes amiss. To me its worth the 3% charge and the convention is that the buyer pays.
John
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,236
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,236 |
I bought an amplifier on Audiogon and sent a bank check and it cleared before the amp was sent to me.
M3 and M80
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840 Likes: 13
shareholder in the making
|
OP
shareholder in the making
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840 Likes: 13 |
I would think a certified Bank Check, or a personal check (of course I would wait until it clears) would be a safe route?
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350 AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,463 Likes: 1
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,463 Likes: 1 |
Randy, I've always wanted to try posting some ads at Audiogon, but fear of problems has kept me away so far. I'm thinking a certified bank check, personal check, and Paypal transaction are the safest bets.
Actually, I think me bigger fear is shipping damage. Insurance is great and everything, but I've had to deal with UPS numerous times at work and don't have confidence in them for a resolution if anything happens.
*********** "Nothin' up my sleeve. . ." --Bullwinkle J. Moose
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840 Likes: 13
shareholder in the making
|
OP
shareholder in the making
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840 Likes: 13 |
I've had pretty good luck with the US Postal Service, but I don't think they take as heavy packages as UPS, DHL, or FedEx. When I shipped back my mansfield Axioms the surrounds and center when US Postal, and the M60's and 350v1 went DHL.
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350 AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,463 Likes: 1
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,463 Likes: 1 |
Yeah, when I shipped my M40s back I used UPS. I was nervous they wouldn't make it in one piece back to Axiom.
By the way, what are you thinking of selling?
*********** "Nothin' up my sleeve. . ." --Bullwinkle J. Moose
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840 Likes: 13
shareholder in the making
|
OP
shareholder in the making
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840 Likes: 13 |
I figured that would come up. I've been going back/forth about considering the new Axiom amp. I've got a nice tax return coming in, as well as every March our company gives out a "bonus" based on how the company does. This year it is a nice chunk of change. Although this would be a very hard decision to make, I was tossing around the idea of parting with my awesome Odyssey monoblocks, to help fund the purchase of the 1400. I'm pretty torn on this idea, because I really love these amps specially built by Klaus with all the upgrades. Part of the reason is I don't have any room to display the mono's in my AV opening. One has to sit back in the closet all by it's lonesome. One nice thing is the 20year warranty is transferable.
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350 AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,463 Likes: 1
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,463 Likes: 1 |
I knew you'd break down eventually. Tough decision, but in reality, the Axiom amp will give you a little more flexibility with its smaller size and ability to run all channels. I'd love to take those off your hands, but I didn't get a bonus at work this year.
*********** "Nothin' up my sleeve. . ." --Bullwinkle J. Moose
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420 |
Bonus? What's that? I can't remember the last time I had a position in a company that gave bonuses. My company thinks they do us a favor by giving us a paycheck.
Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458 |
Bonus? What's that? I can't remember the last time I had a position in a company that gave bonuses. My company thinks they do us a favor by giving us a paycheck. Paycheck? What's that? I can't remember the last time I had a position in a company that gave paychecks. My own company thinks it does us a favor by giving us a profit.
::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420 |
The joys of self employment.
Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,488
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,488 |
Dumping the Odysseys already I havent sold on Audiogon because they charge money to put up an ad. You could probably sell them off pretty quick on Audiocircle though. I have always used paypal. there is a 3% fee but the transaction is instant and it gives both parties peace of mind. Would you want to send someone a money order on faith alone? Alot of people will pass the 3% onto the buyer but I never have.
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 16,441
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 16,441 |
After picking up my EP-500 a little more than a year ago, I sold my SVS PB1-ISD at a mutually pleasing price to one very happy individual in Texas via Audiogon.
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840 Likes: 13
shareholder in the making
|
OP
shareholder in the making
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840 Likes: 13 |
Brandon, just tossing around the idea. I really like my Odyssey Monoblocks, but can't display them in my AV opening, and stacking them, well you know how that goes. The Axiom amp would drive my entire setup in a small compact size.
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350 AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458 |
Plus be much more efficient and GREEN.
Last edited by MarkSJohnson; 03/10/08 12:45 PM.
::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 678
aficionado
|
aficionado
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 678 |
Randy,
I have not sold anything on Audiogon, but I have purchased from individuals from that site. Just make sure that the check clears before shipping and you will be fine. I think that you are much safer there than Ebay as you should get fewer tire kickers and scam artists. Good luck!
|
|
|
Re: Selling on Audiogon?
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,185
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,185 |
I've bought/sold racks, tube amps, receivers, and TT's on audiogon. No problems, in fact, most sellers there are VERY detailed in their communication. I've always had good luck.
Granted, my time may come, but it's been fine so far.
AND, I like the new avatar...
|
|
|
Forums16
Topics24,945
Posts442,479
Members15,617
|
Most Online2,082 Jan 22nd, 2020
|
|
0 members (),
1,067
guests, and
3
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|