Do Scratches On Equiptment Bother You?

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,323
    edited November 2008
    Ron-P wrote: »
    Nope, most of my gear came pre-scratched as I buy most everything used.

    You made my night, I laughed hard. Waaaaaaaaaa That effin rules.

    Dan
    Dan
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited November 2008
    No, scratches dont bother me. The refurbed HK 525 I bought from HK Direct on Ebay was slightly scratched. No biggie.

    Now, when the damn HK decides not to work reliably, THATS what sets me off!
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,806
    edited November 2008
    If I buy it new, it bothers me enough to return it, If it's new, it should look new.

    If I buy it used, it would only bother me if the seller stated that it had no scratches. Of course this has happened on every single used purchase I have made, even here in the flea market. :( I no longer buy used.

    What really confuses me, is how does the equipment get scratched in the first place? I never had a scratch appear on any of my equipment. Why does every piece of used gear I have seen have them?:confused:
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited November 2008
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
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    What really confuses me, is how does the equipment get scratched in the first place? I never had a scratch appear on any of my equipment. Why does every piece of used gear I have seen have them?:confused:

    I'd imagine mostly its caused either by installation (esp with heavy bulky equipment into tight spaces), by stacking equipment, or perhaps in storage when not in use.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,954
    edited November 2008
    Fingerprints are a non issue with me because I use a Stoner product called "Invisible Glass". Been using it for years and it will help to not cause scratches on LP player covers.

    As far as scratches? Hell yes.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited November 2008
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    I'd imagine mostly its caused either by installation (esp with heavy bulky equipment into tight spaces), by stacking equipment, or perhaps in storage when not in use.

    Those are precisely the circumstances where I've scratched equipment no matter how careful I am.
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  • Krazyz1
    Krazyz1 Posts: 256
    edited January 2010
    The BIG HELL YES!!! Everything I own I try to keep new looking as long as possible. My cell phone is over year old and still has screen protectors on it ( original )
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited January 2010
    LOL, scratches don't bother me much at all. I try to keep my stuff looking new, but some things just happen.

    -Jeff
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    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited January 2010
    Not Really.
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    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2010
    Yes!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    edited January 2010
    scratches not so much. now finger prints kill me...
    Front - RTiA5's
    Rear - RTiA3's
    Center - CSiA4
    Sub - PSW110
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,480
    edited January 2010
    If I can't see a scratch at arms length, then it doesn't bother me in the slightest. If its a deep gouge that reveals the bare metal and it can be seen from across the room, then it bothers me. In that case, a sharpie can really help take your mind off things...
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited January 2010
    a scratch on my gear would be completely unacceptable
    panasonic th-50pz85u
    pioneer elite vsx-92txh
    pioneer elite bdp-05fd
    emotiva xpa-3
    monster power hdp 2550
    sa 8300 hd dvr
    sda 2b's
    fronts - rti a9's
    center - csi a6
    surrounds - fxi a6's
    sub - polk dsw pro 600
    harmony one
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    I think i have one piece of gear that doesn't have a scratch. Well, two. They both happen to be the pieces that i actually give a crap about, so i'm good.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,068
    edited January 2010
    Only scratches on the face plate bother me, otherwise who cares.
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    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2010
    Scratches can bring down the resale value, that's what bugs me.
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