Post by warind8191 on Jan 23, 2021 13:46:51 GMT -5
Thought maybe this topic might spark a little discussion.. I tried a search on "resale", and only came up with one thread from way back. Thought I might start another "fresh" one.
So, what do you think? Why is the resale on Splawn amps so low? Before I bought my Quick Rod, I explored the used market and could have bought the same amp (albeit in a different tolex cover) for about $400 less than what I paid for mine brand new. But, after reaching out to Scott, and talking to him I decided to go with a new build and I've never regretted it for a mintute. I got exactly what I wanted, along with the lifetime warranty by buying direct. Not to mention that Scott's customer service is miles above what you would get just about anywhere else.
That being said.. I got my Nitro for what I considered a steal on the used market. I think I gave around $800 for it shipped to my door from GC used, and I just couldnt' pass that up. Granted, when it got here it had a bad preamp tube and I suspect that might have been why it was so cheap on the GC website. It was squealing something aweful when it got here, and I wonder if the GC that had it didn't want to mess with trying to figure out why and just dumped it. They had it discounted by a huge amount, and I think the only reason it was even there was that I happen to work nights and was skulkin' around the GC website at about 2AM and saw it before anyone else did.. LOL
Anyway, it just amazes me that they don't hold value like I feel that they should. It's great for people that might be in the market for a superior amp and an amazing price.. but I know that has to be a thorn in Scott's side as well.
So, what do you think? Why is the resale on Splawn amps so low? Before I bought my Quick Rod, I explored the used market and could have bought the same amp (albeit in a different tolex cover) for about $400 less than what I paid for mine brand new. But, after reaching out to Scott, and talking to him I decided to go with a new build and I've never regretted it for a mintute. I got exactly what I wanted, along with the lifetime warranty by buying direct. Not to mention that Scott's customer service is miles above what you would get just about anywhere else.
That being said.. I got my Nitro for what I considered a steal on the used market. I think I gave around $800 for it shipped to my door from GC used, and I just couldnt' pass that up. Granted, when it got here it had a bad preamp tube and I suspect that might have been why it was so cheap on the GC website. It was squealing something aweful when it got here, and I wonder if the GC that had it didn't want to mess with trying to figure out why and just dumped it. They had it discounted by a huge amount, and I think the only reason it was even there was that I happen to work nights and was skulkin' around the GC website at about 2AM and saw it before anyone else did.. LOL
Anyway, it just amazes me that they don't hold value like I feel that they should. It's great for people that might be in the market for a superior amp and an amazing price.. but I know that has to be a thorn in Scott's side as well.
