Buying used vs. New


Does anyone have reservations about buying used?
I used to swear buy it until recently. I bought a preamp that arrived with a humming problem from the transformer because the delivery company dropped it. Fortunately, I had bought it new and the store was able to replace it. I was just thinking, what if this was used, I would be out of luck in terms of getting it fixed. Also, I bought a used piece of equipment on Audiogon a few years ago that is now giving me trouble. It is out of warranty and was fairly expensive, and now has issues. Now I'm seriously considering buying new, even though my money will only stretch about half as far.
fruff1976
Personally, I'm delighted that there are those who feel the need to buy new. They are the nice people who absorb the initial depreciation so that I can buy and sell used stuff with little or no loss. Keep up the good work, guys.
People who buy new add value to the retail sales industry.

People who buy used may add value to the repair and upgrade industry.

The former can exist (very nicely I might add) without the latter but the latter could not exist without the former.

Economists would prefer the former exclusively. The average guy on the street might prefer the latter or not.

Having options and freedom of choice is a good thing.

Nice ecosystem guys. Keep it going!
I cannot grasp why audiophiles have a need to constantly goad, snipe and criticize each other for choices they make.
"I cannot grasp why audiophiles have a need to constantly goad, snipe and criticize each other for choices they make."

It happens because its part of human nature. People do it all the time.

I can understand it when it comes to politics and meaningful issues of power and control, but not when it comes to what gadgets and toys people prefer.