Anyone here used Audiogon?

[cheesehead]

I'm hoping to sell some somewhat obscure high-end speakers. I've been told that Audiogon is a good place to sell these - does anyone have any thoughts on it?

 

[moonboy403]

I do. I've bought and sold many "higher-end" components there.

 

[cheesehead]

I do. I've bought and sold many "higher-end" components there.

Any tips?

I've got some Cliffhanger Audio Bulldogs. There's a scratch on the side, but it's not very big and the cabinetmaker down the block says he could make it good as new for a pittance.

http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/cliffhanger_bulldog_followup.htm

How much do you think I should ask? They're pretty darn nice speakers - good drivers, steel-braced cabinet, and for some inexplicable reason, sliver internal wiring.

 

[alkemyst]

No price checks allowed here. I'd search ebay for historical auctions of items identical or similar.

 

[EvilYoda]

I've used Audiogon a few times both as a seller and a buyer and I check it constantly. Any day now I'll have a new listing going up as well.

alk says no price checks...but I don't think it'd be too much to give you a percentage. Depending on how old the speakers are, I wouldn't expect to get more than 60-65% of original MSRP and that's probably a little on the high side. These are not well known speakers so I would also put a lot of time into a good post with good pictures. Also consider shipping arrangements.

Have you seen any pop up and sell on audiogon/ebay?

 

[alcoholbob]

Generally, the more popular the item or strength of brand, the higher the resale value.

Obscure brands and very high MSRP items will usually go on a huge discount on Audiogon though. I've seen stuff go for like 35% MSRP which were prestine.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

FWIW, I'm going to be listing a turntable on eBay and my speakers on audiogon. I just compared the activity for each and I think eBay will be better for some components.