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Need advice from experienced sellers

I have a well regarded integrated amp which has a dim display. I've discussed having this repaired with the manufacturer and the cost of repair with shipping could run as high as $400-$500. I've noticed these units go quickly at $3000 and few have been available recently.

I've pondered whether to sell the unit as is with a discount to compensate for the fact that it isn't 100% or risk having it sent in for repair. If I send it in for repair should I sell it from the repair site or have it shipped back to me so I can check it out and verify its condition before selling. How would you handle this?

Thanks in advance!
stubby
thorman
1,262 posts
 
I would try to sell it before repair with the cost savings..Some may not worry about the lighting and may be able to afford buying it with the lower pricetag..This way you don't risk shipping the item twice and the buyer knows exactly what he is dealing with..
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
I would suggest not having it repaired before selling.
When a seller says "just back from the factory" for ANY reason it raises suspicions that major problems are lurking.
I would sell it for $400. less and explain exactly why, what the problem is, how it is acceptible, or unusable display, (pitures of the display if possible).
I would offer the deal and perhaps someone who wants it, but does not care about the dispay much will jump on it.
Also, someone who does want it fixed can have you ship it to the manufacturer.
elevick
2,439 posts
 
You never get all of your investment (even repairs) back out of a unit.
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philjolet
2,262 posts
 
You could list it with the problem mentioned and if the buyer wants you could send it in to be repaired and then shipped to the buyer to save extra handeling.
objective1
95 posts
 
i ditto the sell as is. Let your potential buyers make the decision. I sold an amp that had some shipping damage to the heatsinks. the amp worked great, but at 4k, you wouldn't want to pay full price. After considering the shipping damage coverage, i was still able to sell the unit to folks that were glad to get a great piece at a steal of a deal.

Remember that lot's of time, local folks will buy knowing they can check it out, and make a decision after seeing it.

BTW if it's a BAT 300xSE maybe i would buy it. :-)
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