performance vs. resale

I'm not sure by what criteria Timrhu determines that tube gear is overpriced. Relative to what?

The market decides correct pricing. If a used tube amplifier "X" commonly sells for $"Y", then $"Y" is the correct price, and it's neither overpriced nor underpriced.

I am aware of some solid state gear that sits unsold for weeks and months because it's overpriced by the sellers. When one of these units is priced correctly, it sells very quickly.

Most (well, many) audiophiles have a closet where old equipment goes to die.

I'm not sure by what criteria Timrhu determines that tube gear is overpriced. Relative to what?

Tvad, none of the three types of equipment would be overpriced according to your definition unless they exceeded market value. But they are all overpriced relative to my desire to own them. I don't look for esoteric equipment as it is usually expensive (not overpriced). Have no interest in equipment that's been modded. As for tubes, I have no interest in owning equipment that requires the level of attention that tube gear does. The tube thing is not based on sonics as I have stated in previous threads, the best sounding system I've ever heard was using Large Cary tube mono amps. I don't have any ill feelings towards those who swear by their esoteric, modded or tube gear, just not my interest.
I thought that statement was buried in my post but I should have realized someone would call me on it.

No intention to call you on it, Timrhu. Just was interested in an explanation of what you meant, and you answered it perfectly with your mention of price relative to your desire to own tube components.

Thanks.

01-06-08: Pawlowski6132 said:
"Jaybo; to use your analogy, when I'm buying equipment, I'm really just dating. I already know I'm not going to be married to it. I think most people here (which is what keeps this site going) buy and sell equipment as a hobby. I like to try lots of different stuff in my room/system and couldn't do it if I didn't take resale into consideration."

Speak for yourself. ;-)

I think there's a substantial constituency here a a'gon for the discussions and occasional purchase or sale. When I buy, I buy to hold for the long-term (usually several years to a couple of decades).

Oh, BTW, I've been married almost 40-years and my 5.0 Mustang had 16-years of daily driving on it when I let it go.

Dave