Sold in one day

JMC is right. We are dumb enough to allow it.

The 'good stuff' doesn't come up often and won't last long, here. I have a few items on my list that if I see them, Im nailing it. My Jeff Rowland preamp came up and I bought it and it was the first day. My email was 10th in but the 1st "I'll take it", so I became the luckiest audiophile in the world that day. Today, it may be you.

I bought my house that way, by offering full price. I found our from my realtor after we made our offer that there were three other offers...all less than mine. We moved in a a little while later. I just look at the value and if I can afford it and if it seems fair. Many haggle just for sport, just to get the upper hand, walk away with something a little extra. Me? You don't come around on payday sticking your hand in my pocket, why should I stick mine in yours.

JMcgrogan2, some things can't be brought new any longer. My preamp is not in production any longer and used gives me quite a bargain and it is already broken in. I got an $18,000 preamp for $9,800. In our realm of high end audio, these products are usually taken care of better than ones children. Buying used is a big part of the hobby for me (agreed, I have been VERY fortunate). It is fun and I would not normally justify spending $18k for a preamp. $9800 was a no brainer (for me).