Why the limit on warranty to subsequent purchasor?

O.K.

Let's suppose that some companies have dropped their transferrable warranty specifically to deter internet sales. The internet is here to stay. I own 4 Pass Aleph pieces. I bought two here on Audiogon from private parties, the other two I purchased from my local Pass dealer.
I know I can call Pass anytime with any questions I have.
The 2 pieces I bought used were no longer available new.
I also own a Rowland Model 2, I bought it used from a friend. I have called Rowland & gotten instant answers & a manual shipped to me free within 24 hours of my last call to them. And this was for another piece (battery power supply) I bought used from a private party.
This is what is called "Good P.R" This is what breeds brand loyalty. This is not about perpetual service. This is about honoring the original terms specifically stated in the warranty, and yes, sometimes going further..
I talked to Richard Vandersteen last time he was in Phoenix. He told me a couple of horror stories about people buying butcherd up speakers on the internet. It is a headache for him!
There are many items I'd buy here on Audiogon that I
won't even consider buying on e:Bay.....
Does a manufacturer owe me anything if I buy a used component of theirs from a private party? How about just treating me like a valued customer?

In the 1970's Jansport mountaineering company offered a lifetime warrenty, no questions asked, on backpack frames sold in Europe, as well as in America. I remember the German firms tried to outlaw the practice as they would have to compete. Kelty backpacks from the 60's can still be traded in for new if they fail. These companies, especially Kelty command great loyalty to this day.

To answer Marakanetz, I believe McIntosh warrenties are all transferrable.

I suppose all would benefit if manufacturers would offer a transferrable warrenty for, say $250.00 transfer fee. They would still be insuring that which they should be insuring anyway. Also, just like circuit city 'extended warrenties' they propably won't be having to honor most of them anyway as the equipment really does not fail in the first few years if it can get past the first year. Everyone wins.

Sean, I don't disagree with anything you said. I don't know what kind of product you carry/sell but I know from my own experience that HiFi gear is somewhat fragile. Having a costomer drop a lawn mower off their trailer is a lot less serious than having a shipping clerk or dock hand toss an amp into a truck, or out the back door.
I think it is comendable that you offer the warranty you do, but you said yourself that you think you are the only one who does. There must be a reason, besides a distinct lack of customer service, that keeps others from offering the same warranty. I as a shopper would prefer to buy from a business man like you, but I would not require others to offer the same service you offer.
I have about $35,000 worth of gear in my listening room, none of which came with a warranty. I don't have a problem with that. I try to get to know the seller a little before buying higher priced equipment to determine if the person has the same attitude towards it as I have. I can't afford to buy damaged goods, but the lack of a warranty has never prevented a potential sale for me.
Sean, I have more respect for you than ever, but I'm still not convinced the maker of fragile electronic equipment has the responsibility to warranty the piece to anyone other than the original buyer.
But I still love you man!!!

i stand corrected. The McIntosh warrenty becomes void upon resale. isuppose I read too much into a great reputation.

McIntosh was purchased by Clarion (the last I heard).
Crown was recently purchased by Harmon International.
Things do change and reputations built up over decades can evaporate when someone bigger purchases a well known company............