Would you buy a ex-demo or used product at the moment with Coronavirus about?

[Deleted member 2457]

I have to say it’s put me off getting used or ex-demo stuff. How about you?

 

[Al ears]

Well I have just purchased a second-hand amplifier.......
Left for 3 days and then sanitised. What part has put you off?
Surely buying new has just as many complications.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Well I have just purchased a second-hand amplifier.......
Left for 3 days and then sanitised. What part has put you off?
Surely buying new has just as many complications.

I like to think new is much safer and has been in this country stuck in a box for months whereas ex-demo or used I just think it’s too risky, the fear of catching something or giving a family member something too.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I have to admit though I did buy a re-furbished iPad from Apple at the start of the lockdown though.

 

[Leon Martin]

I bought an ex demo CXUHD the Saturday prior to the lockdown. I picked it up from the store and all staff were wearing face masks and gloves. I can’t say I gave it much thought tbh.

 

[Al ears]

I like to think new is much safer and has been in this country stuck in a box for months whereas ex-demo or used I just think it’s too risky, the fear of catching something or giving a family member something too.

The box still has to be picked up and transported to you does it not?

 

[Deleted member 2457]

The box still has to be picked up and transported to you does it not?

True, perhaps I will see how things go I might change my stance on it.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I bought an ex demo CXUHD the Saturday prior to the lockdown. I picked it up from the store and all staff were wearing face masks and gloves. I can’t say I gave it much thought tbh.

Congrats!

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

I don't think it would put me off.

 

[davidf]

Except for bits currently out on loan, my ex demo stuff hasn’t been touched for months...

 

[Al ears]

Except for bits currently out on loan, my ex demo stuff hasn’t been touched for months...

There's always the possibility of the box getting contaminated enough route to the customer although it's slight and easily dealt with.

 

[sonic1]

Would not bother me at all, no different to getting your food, someone has stacked that shelf before you picked it up.

 

[Al ears]

Would not bother me at all, no different to getting your food, someone has stacked that shelf before you picked it up.

Correct, it's how you deal with it when it arrives that matters.
Right now is the time we should be supporting dealers before they go out of business, the lack of ability to audition is, however, a major flaw.

 

[Deleted member 108165]

I have to say it’s put me off getting used or ex-demo stuff. How about you?

Doesn't put me off in the least; as long as you take proper precautions when it arrives with you.