Used Equipment Pricing?

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Frank Z
Frank Z Posts: 5,860
edited June 2003 in Flea Market
For those of you that have sold equipment, how did you determine what to ask for it? I'm going to be upgrading in a while and want to get a fair price for my Pioneer Elite VSX-37TX receiver. I've looked at Audiogon and Ebay, but have not seen one for sale. The Audiogon Bluebook does not have a listing for my model. Any ideas?
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  • hotwheelman
    hotwheelman Posts: 1,300
    edited June 2003
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    Hey frank z, this might help I found it on audio reveiw.
    http://www.audioreview.com/PRD_124684_2718crx.aspx

    Well It might help,turns out that is just the reviews for that puppy, I did a search in their classifieds and did not turn one up. I will keep looking.
    Cheers,
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited June 2003
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    Frank,

    I recently sold two of my receivers. I had five receivers in the house so I had to do something!

    I sold a four month old Yamaha on eBay for 2/3 what I paid for it and I was the original owner. That's pretty much what other folks had been getting for this receiver as I had been watching eBay for a while to get an idea too. That was a current model Yamaha RX-V1300 too.

    I sold a two year old Onkyo receiver for 1/2 what I originally paid for it to someone at work. This was not a current model either but the one prior.

    That's a nice receiver you have. Its got THX going for it. Unfortunately, most audio equipment is like car purchases once you drive off with it the price drops drastically. If you sell it for 2/3 what you paid I think you do good. 1/2 at the minimum...maybe a hair less just to get it off your chest.

    Even if eBay doesn't have the specific model you have take a look at other models retail versus what the used are selling for. I think the 2/3 rule is what you are going to find for the current stuff less than a year old.

    Paul
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  • hotwheelman
    hotwheelman Posts: 1,300
    edited June 2003
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    Found one in a search on google used and the asking price was 700.00 and so far that is the only one that I have been able to turn up with a price listed.....I will keep looking and let you know if I find anything else that might help. Man I wish I had the $$, I would take that off of you in heartbeat.:D
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
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    I take it the lower number older model PE receivers were higher end, ie: the newer models.. the higher the model 45,47,49 are better

    I found these models close to yours, to give a good idea

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3026564068&category=39799

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3027021954&category=39799

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3027265535&category=39799

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3027052683&category=39799

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3028069522&category=39799
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited June 2003
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    Thanks for assist guys!! I knew you folks would come through!
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
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    Man, people are getting killer deals on eBay. That last item on the post above was $1,900 new but sold on eBay for only 1/3 original price. Bad news for the seller but good news to potential buyers (with some risk involved of course).

    Frank, I hope you have better luck than this. That's a killer receiver you have. What you upgrading too?? Outlaw 950?? Put your receiver on eBay (or try the forum first) for what you think is fair and have a reserve price. If no one bids on your reserve or above you only lose a few dollars for posting it on eBay. Worth a shot..worked for me.

    PJ
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited June 2003
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    pjdami,
    What am I upgrading to? Well let me just say it's black, has a great many features and will allow me to post v4.0 of my HT site! Ain't I a little ****?!?!

    Here's the link for the "Big Sale!"

    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10333
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited June 2003
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    Frank,

    do the PIOneer elites have manual calibration as well as the auto cal.?? I am looking at a PE and am concerned about the auto cal. i want to do it myself as well.. Thanks
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
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    Mine does not have the Auto Cal.(MCACC) feature.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited June 2003
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    Frank,
    Good move posting here for now. ebay audio prices seem pretty soft in general right now. Every once in while something takes off and goes out of line high vs. historical, but for the most part I'd estimate prices are off ~20%.
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited June 2003
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    I consider 40% of list a great deal, 50% of list a good deal and 60% of list OK but no great deal. (as a buyer). From what I've seen age doesn't seem to matter too much unless the piece has really outdated technology. 6 months or 6 years, no matter.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
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    Msrp was $1900, I paid just under $1200. I'm asking $800, which I feel is a fair price. Only time will tell I guess.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited June 2003
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    Originally posted by madmax001
    I consider 40% of list a great deal, 50% of list a good deal and 60% of list OK but no great deal. (as a buyer). From what I've seen age doesn't seem to matter too much unless the piece has really outdated technology. 6 months or 6 years, no matter.
    madmax


    Now you have "list" but what is that really??

    alot of receivers "List" for say 1400.00 and sell for $850.00, 900.00 maybe, and a few years down the road its not worth near that much maybe 500.00,600.00 if your lucky.. I bought a Onkyo receiver 6 years ago and it cost 700.00 and now its worth about 75.00 -100.00.. I actually sold it needing some repair and got 50.00 bucks.. The guy already has it fixed and working so i would say he got a good deal.

    Age does matter unless its a flagship or high end receiver like Frank has here. Otherwise it's like computers, they get updates every 6 months to a year with new extra's and makes the old models worth $0

    I mean who wants to pay 700.00 say for a receiver when 900.00 or $1000.00 gets the new up to date super de duper formats and extra's?? It sucks but is the truth. I upgrade my computer every 6 months and sometimes sooner of thier is a boom in changeing processors, motherboards and stuff.. I sell on e-bay my old parts and pay pennies on the dollar for the new upgraded part.. It's great!! but you always loose money on audio usally
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited June 2003
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    Originally posted by Frank Z
    Msrp was $1900, I paid just under $1200. I'm asking $800, which I feel is a fair price. Only time will tell I guess.

    Frank, That is what matters, I have a Integra i'm thinking of selling. and i know im gonna lose money but i will still try and get the most i can, Good luck
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited June 2003
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    Faster,
    You are correct sir, and your info is appreciated! That's why I wanted to get some info from some of you guys that buy/sell/trade on a semi-frequent basis. I think the price I'm asking is fair, I'm not trying to gouge anybody, just trying to get a fair price.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited June 2003
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    Originally posted by Frank Z
    Faster,
    You are correct sir, and your info is appreciated! That's why I wanted to get some info from some of you guys that buy/sell/trade on a semi-frequent basis. I think the price I'm asking is fair, I'm not trying to gouge anybody, just trying to get a fair price.

    I know, it's crazy.. my receiver listed for 1300.00 i think, i bought it last year and i know im gonna take it to the pocket.. I hate it!!

    Just like my polk sub i want to sell, i bought 3 months ago.. $400.00+ tax CC price, used people wanna pay 250.00 if im lucky
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,124
    edited June 2003
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    I'd suggest, although I see it's already posted, ask what you think is fair. If someone is interested, you can always haggle price.

    BDT
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