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CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN TO ME THIS?

What is ad copy like this supposed to mean?
"These speakers were bought brand new from authorized (speaker name) l vendor alittle over a year ago. They were opened for inspection and tested for performance. They have less than 2 minutes of usage and they are flawless."

the speakers are being sold at almost 50% less than retail. Why would someone buy speakers then "test them" for two minutes, then sell them a year later? What is a potential buyer supposed to think?
huntermusic
phaelon
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That makes a lot of sense John
joeylawn36111
574 posts
 
Also agree with John, as a way to sell gear that the manufacturer 'forbids' selling on the 'Net.
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mboldda1
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i bought a $3000 preamp this way that was a year old and only opened to take the picture. come to find out it was a dealer who had one of his employees list it so he could sell it in other dealer's areas without getting them mad.
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kehut
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Yeah, John is right. The same thing happens with photo equipment such as expensive lenses. Dealers will open the box,and therefore cannot advertise as new, but your buying a otherwise new lens at a significant discount. You save, and the dealer still profits over his cost paid.
commcat
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This is also a method of selling "gray market" equipment. That is, directly imported audio equipment which bypasses the authorized USA importer/distributor/retailer network. This method will usually violate any manufacturers warranty. Checking the serial numbers with the distributor or manufacturer will clarify whether the speakers were actually purchased from an authorized vendor. Most buyers don't bother to check because the "deal" could evaporate.
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