Reason for selling is...


I'm always amused that sellers bother to give reasons why they're selling their gear. Obviously in the vast majority of cases, they don't like it in their system. But only a very tiny minority will say that. People are (1) moving; (2) downsizing; (3) upgrading; (4) getting a divorce; (5) undergoing surgery.

Look, just assume buyers aren't stupid. We know why you're getting rid of stuff. If you haven't lied about the condition of your gear, do us the courtesy of letting us decide independently of your reasons for selling, which all seem to be designed to reassure us that your stuff isn't bad.
glaucon
I have a pristine, almost new SupermegaVoodooVibe 5000 amplifier for sale. The reason I'm selling is it sounds like cat shit in my system but I'm sure it will sound superb in yours. Bought new for $22,900.00 selling for $7500.00. Lowballers will be tracked down and severely beaten. Have a nice day.
I believe a vast majority of sellers are selling because they are either upgrading or simply want to try something different.
You know what people say about those who ASSUME......

I wholeheartedly disagree.

What an arrogant piece of drivel. You do not know any of us well enough to even presume to know our motives. So please "do us the courtesy" and move on.

I buy and sell a lot of gear to try different things. Doesn't mean I didn't like it in my system.
Sell lots is stuff that sounded/worked great in my system.
Telling prospective buyers you really found it for $29 at a Goodwill Store, and are selling it for $3,500. usually does not work.
Ditto for finding it at a Estate sale same thing..

My favorites are the folks who buy stuff, and are trying to sell it as new after owning it for a year or two, claiming they never used it, and are selling it because they had a change in plans.
that one is so common...