Why are my Speakers not selling? (UK)

[Mart68]

I never use that stuff. I see no reason to explain my reason for selling. If buyer needs that I just say I am selling them, do you want them? I have had 1 issue when doing that. A Karen was nagging me for a reason. She asked 3 times and insisted that I answer her question. I told her flat out, "I am selling, do you want them?" I let her walk. Bigger fish to fry I think.

The reason is it might help the sale to give a valid reason. 'I'm selling because they're rubbish' is going to put buyers off, right? And if you don't give a reason for sale, that possibility is still in the buyers mind.

So my advice always give a reason, good ones include:

1) Upgrading
2) Don't want to sell but need the money due to unexpected bill, family holiday, wife is sick, lost my job etc
3) Moving house/moved house and not enough room in the new place
4) Emigrating, can't take them with me

 

[Cecill]

This may, or may not, impact the market for second-hand goods, but I know some people who have stopped buying second-hand goods because their content insurance doesn’t cover them (for example, they do cover refurbished products, provided a VAT receipt is available), so It's worth checking content insurance policy and be sure to check for value limits and restrictions.

 

[DanielT]

I never use that stuff. I see no reason to explain my reason for selling. If buyer needs that I just say I am selling them, do you want them? I have had 1 issue when doing that. A Karen was nagging me for a reason. She asked 3 times and insisted that I answer her question. I told her flat out, "I am selling, do you want them?" I let her walk. Bigger fish to fry I think.

But intuitively, some are probably wondering why he sells them if he likes them and barely even had them for a year? Is there something wrong with them? Or what it is about. Such thoughts may arise.

I think that a small addition that the upgrade devil has struck is enough to dispel such, unwarranted, thoughts.
Or what Mart68 mentions above in #61.

 

[DanielT]

This may, or may not, impact the market for second-hand goods, but I know some people who have stopped buying second-hand goods because their content insurance doesn’t cover them (for example, they do cover refurbished products, provided a VAT receipt is available), so It's worth checking content insurance policy and be sure to check for value limits and restrictions.

In Sweden, we also have idiotic legislation regarding warranty on some home electronics stuff. The warranty only, or probably only, applies to the first buyer number 1. It is not entirely certain that that warranty is automatically transferred to someone who then buys the product from the first buyer 1.
The reason for this is that the original purchase agreement is made between the store and buyer 1 and therefore only applies to buyer 1. But it is a gray area.
However, there are new legislative proposals at government level to review this.

But that was Sweden, I don't know how it is in other countries.

 

[Mart68]

In Sweden, we also have idiotic legislation which means that the warranty on some home electronics stuff only, or probably only, applies to the first buyer number 1. It is not entirely certain that that warranty is automatically transferred to someone who then buys the product from the first buyer 1.
The reason for this is that the original purchase agreement is made between the store and buyer 1 and therefore only applies to buyer 1. But it is a gray area.
However, there are new legislative proposals at government level to review this.

But that was Sweden, I don't know how it is in other countries.

Same in UK I think. Warranty is transferable only at manufacturer's discretion.

Regarding contents insurance, I self-insure so my policy covers everything

 

[DanielT]

Same in UK I think. Warranty is transferable only at manufacturer's discretion.

Regarding contents insurance, I self-insure so my policy covers everything

A few years ago, my neighbor had bought a sandwich grill but regretted his purchase after a month. I bought the grill from him and then it broke after about a month. With the purchase receipt, which also works as a warranty certificate, I went to the appliance store. Then they pointing out that the warranty actually didn't cover me, but I got a new grill anyway.

It's about customer relations, especially in these times when bad as well as good reviews is spread quickly online. The sellers must be nimble, flexible and smart.
In addition, I think the mentioned appliance store is really nice, so I will definitely check them out if I need anything in the future.

 

[Jeff M.]

So it took me a good 3 to 4 weeks to see my used Audio sell. It Just takes time some time’s. Prices will affect how fast you sell it. Shipping is shipping and is sometimes to much. Local pick up helps and so does meeting some one or driving so far. This is how I have been able to sell my stuff fairly well and between 2 weeks up to 8 weeks. I hope you sell your stuff. Plus am very up front and honest and truthful. I don’t want to burn anyone and then get super burned after that. I act as am selling to me self. Jeff

 

[Cecill]

A few years ago, my neighbor had bought a sandwich grill but regretted his purchase after a month. I bought the grill from him and then it broke after about a month. With the purchase receipt, which also works as a warranty certificate, I went to the appliance store. Then they pointing out that the warranty actually didn't cover me, but I got a new grill anyway.

It's about customer relations, especially in these times when bad as well as good reviews is spread quickly online. The sellers must be nimble, flexible and smart.
In addition, I think the mentioned appliance store is really nice, so I will definitely check them out if I need anything in the future.

Claims department staff at insurance companies are likely bound by strict policy wording, making the process less straightforward and less accommodating than store returns, refunds, or replacements.

 

[MattHooper]

I have sold around ten speakers in the last five years. I have tested all possible types of texts. Short, long, only with facts, with flowery prose (based on my genuine subjective experiences) and so on. I don't really know what conclusion I can draw. It seems to be mostly a matter of coincidence. Ad out at the right time, with potential buyers who then looked at it.
On the other hand, I dare to guess that well-taken pictures correlate with success, but the sales text itself, I don't know.

An ASR person or let's say an objectivist is not deterred by a sales ad that has flowery prose in it. It may look ridiculous in their eyes, but it does not prevent them from buying if the price is right, or reasonable.

It might come as no surprise, but I go with adding some flowery prose.

I know how audiophiles think, at least those who are going to be interested in the items I’m selling, and I know that I enjoy reading interesting and enthusiastic descriptions of how a piece of gear sounds.

But I never bullshit. There are strong reasons for why I selected the piece of gear in the first place, and I’m always happy to put into words what I loved about a product. I suspect that a number of respondents recognize the true enthusiasm. Some may see the item knowing it’s exactly what they wanted, while somebody else may be cruising the classifieds and be somewhat interested, and perhaps some of the prose ignites their interest further.

As for photos, I agree good photos are necessity. When I photograph my equipment to sell, especially loudspeakers, I go to great pains to ensure that the photos are very accurate as to what they look like in person. So it displays how nicely look and also so there will be no surprises when they arrive at somebody’s house. I take the photos, put them on my computer, and go back-and-forth looking at the photos and the real thing and if they don’t match really well, I keep photographing until I get it.

For anyone bored out of their mind at the moment, here are some of my previous ads for speakers, with photos:

Wavefrom Mach MC Speakers

FOR SALE:WAVEFORM MACH MC SpeakersVery rare on the used market!These come from the highly regarded Waveform Speaker line, from John Otvos, known for the flagship Waveform Mach 17 speakers (and later Mach Solo).The Mach MC speakers are essentially the top egg-shaped unit, but designed as a stand...

www.canuckaudiomart.com

MBL 121 Radialstrahler - Omni Stand Mounts - Unique Oportunity Price!

UPDATE: Sale Pending.For sale are my MBL121 Radialstrahler - Omni-directional stand mounted speakers. Includes original MBL stands. I have the original Shipping box. LOCAL PICK UP HIGHLY PREFERRED !!!!!! I really don't want to have to ship these.I'm asking for $2,800 for the speakers and factory...

www.canuckaudiomart.com

Thiel 3.7 Speakers - Rare! - Premium Morado Finish!

Thiel 3.7 speakers, premium Morado finish, in gorgeous condition!Although I rated conservatively at “very good,” these speakers have received the “white gloves treatment” in my home and are just beautiful, gleaming like they just came off the factory floor! (As you can see from the photos).I...

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Harbeth SHL5 PLUS - Lowest Price! - Premium Rosewood Finish - Superb Condition

For sale:Harbeth Super HL5 Plus loudspeakers in the premium, gorgeous rosewood finish(which is a $600 upgrade over the regular veneers).Condition rated at 9/10 only because 10 is reserved for “never used” but these are flawless and look brand new.I’d prefer local pick up simply because it’s...

www.canuckaudiomart.com

 

[MattHooper]

Btw, those ads are reminding me of past experiences with some annoying audiophiles.
Anybody who sold enough equipment will recognize these experiences. Among them are of course those who say they definitely want to buy the gear and you just suddenly disappear. For the Thiels I had a guy who lived in another city who kept telling me he was going to buy them and was renting a van to come pick them up, and we had the date set and I waited… no-show, and never heard from him again.

But for me the worst, the absolute worst! Those who show up and who then try to start renegotiating the price and lowballing.

I had tons of people respond to my MBL speaker listing. They were a super low price because they had been a little bit damaged by shipping at one point (described in the listing). So of course I carefully took photos of every single scratch or ding so they could be seen in the photos.

But the first asshole who showed up to buy them starts saying “ I don’t know….there’s a ding here and a scratch there, how about you lower the price and then I’ll take them?”

You mean the very friggin dings and scratches I mentioned in the listing and took meticulous photos of so you could see before you came over here and yanked my chain?
and after I’d lowered the price from new by around 85% ?????

GTFO !!!