I would never have gotten into selling used stereo equipment except for my love of music. You see, few people set out to sell second hand equipment. In my case, it actually grew out of my hobbies. I have always loved music, both playing and listening to it, and by the time I made it through college I had collected all kinds of used equipment. I had processors, speakers, amplifiers, effects pedals, and receivers, not to mention several dozen musical instrument of various types.
As I got older, I realized that this wasn't some crazy hobby my dad had, it was a business, and a good one too. He already had a full time job and owned store, but he also did this on the side. It didn't take me long to figure out that this was how we afforded to go on nice vacations twice a year. When my sister and I were old enough, we began to help him. We quickly learned where the good deals are.
The best place to find used stereo equipment is at garage sales. It's really amazing how cheap you can find equipment from people who are moving or upgrading to something newer. And if you know how to fix broken equipment, like my dad, you can make quite a nice profit. As people realize that older stereo equipment and tvs are much better made and last longer than the newer, cheaper versions they are willing to pay decently to find these items.
Over the years I've branched out into other things but used stereo equipment is still my main focus. They are easy to find, cheap or free and there are many people out there who would much have a reliable older machine than a new plastic one. While they aren't going to pay as much for a used system as a new one, it still is a good business. As for my friend, his new receiver broke after 6 months so I sold him a used one, for a discount.
When I am looking at used stereo equipment, it's usually easy to see if it's going to be a wise purchase. First check for cracks or dents on the outside casing to make sure it hasn't been dropped. Then as long as it turns on when you plug it in you are good to go. These systems are much more durable then new ones and last for many years. - 15634
As I got older, I realized that this wasn't some crazy hobby my dad had, it was a business, and a good one too. He already had a full time job and owned store, but he also did this on the side. It didn't take me long to figure out that this was how we afforded to go on nice vacations twice a year. When my sister and I were old enough, we began to help him. We quickly learned where the good deals are.
The best place to find used stereo equipment is at garage sales. It's really amazing how cheap you can find equipment from people who are moving or upgrading to something newer. And if you know how to fix broken equipment, like my dad, you can make quite a nice profit. As people realize that older stereo equipment and tvs are much better made and last longer than the newer, cheaper versions they are willing to pay decently to find these items.
Over the years I've branched out into other things but used stereo equipment is still my main focus. They are easy to find, cheap or free and there are many people out there who would much have a reliable older machine than a new plastic one. While they aren't going to pay as much for a used system as a new one, it still is a good business. As for my friend, his new receiver broke after 6 months so I sold him a used one, for a discount.
When I am looking at used stereo equipment, it's usually easy to see if it's going to be a wise purchase. First check for cracks or dents on the outside casing to make sure it hasn't been dropped. Then as long as it turns on when you plug it in you are good to go. These systems are much more durable then new ones and last for many years. - 15634
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