How Much Does Damage Affect Value?


I purchased a "mint" amp, cost roughly $1100. Well, packing was inadequate and the unit suffered corner damage on the faceplate during shipping. The damage is not a deal killer for me, but it is there. The unit was originally a 8/10, now I guess it would be a 6/10, though other than this blemish it is quite nice with next to no sign of wear. What would be a fair de-rate to the value?
smata67
It might be worthwhile checking the price of a new faceplate with the manufacturer. Then, ask the seller to reimburse you for the cost of the part, plus labor to install it.
That sounds like the logical and fair course of action, given the inadequate packing.
Labor to install a faceplate. Must be complex, like maybe four bolts or something. Call NASA. Or maybe MIT is down the road. I think that Stephen Hawking does them when he's not busy playing chess with Carl Sagan.