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In Reply to: RE: Nice deal on a Hegel integrated amp new in box posted by mbnx01 on December 08, 2014 at 11:29:11
This particular seller has another Hegel integrated amp and two Hegel DACs for sale right now. All 4 items are advertised as new in box and never opened, and they are listed at 50-60% of list price. And in the recent past I've seen other new-in-box ads for other popular items from this same seller, recycled_audio, who doesn't have any recent feedback.
I always question what's going on when I see an item advertised as new in box, never opened by a private seller. But in this case, I would be extra cautious. I think there's a good chance these are black market or at least grey market goods and you might have trouble getting support or (worst case) have them reclaimed by their rightful owner at your loss. Prospective buyers should obtain the serial numbers and check with Hegel.
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And there are some new Hegel models out.
It is not unusual to see big discounts on discontinued models.
"We are all in God's hands... and God is a malign thug."
-Mark Twain
I checked and recycled_audio is a Hegel dealer. I know that recycled_audio has been around for a while trading in used equipment and made the assumption that he was dealing in grey market goods based on the various new-in-box ads I've seen him post with gear from different manufacturers. I'm still a bit surprised he's allowed to sell current Hegel products like the H100 and HD11 on Agon, but it does seem to be legit. Sorry for jumping to conclusions. I've seen a lot of scammers and shady looking ads on Agon this year, so perhaps I've become over-sensitive.
I have bought fromthis dealer before - some McIntosh equipment that was discontinued. He is an honest dealer that I would do businness with again.
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