Where can I buy used sound devices 702t online besides the GS used classified forum?

[Aston]

I've been racking my brain and doing a ton of research trying to find a used Sound Devices 702t recorder for film somewhere online. So far I haven't been successful in finding anywhere. Ideally, I'd love to find a place here in the Atlanta area that sold used gear like this. I've currently called/emailed prospective companies that might have some audio gear like this. Some dont even carry the 702t.

Anyway, I know this should probably be posted in a different section, but does anybody know where I can find a used 702t anywhere on the net? Anybody know of anybody that has one that might be willing to sell it? I'm super stoked about this recorder but simply can't afford the $2500 price tag that comes with it new. I'd be willing to purchase it for $1500-1700 used. Anybody?

any info would be awesome. Thanks!

-Aston

[Slutpuppy]

I bought a 702 last year on eBay for $1600. I'd say check there frequently. One is bound to turn up.

[charles maynes]

Trew Audio or Location Sound in Los Angeles.

[subbasshead]

As Charles said, try companies that rent production sound gear - they can happily write off & sell their equipment after a certain point so as to update it...

And at least with Sound Devices you know you can have it serviced

[Dan Smith]

Discussion Group
Awesome forum and I see the entire 700 series pop up on a regular basis.

[Jaymz]

If timecode isn't a requirement, a new 702 goes for less than 1,900.

[Aston]

Timecode is of the utmost importance. Need the 702t. Trying to find a used one under 1900

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[Aston]

wow, i've called 20+ rental houses all over the country looking for a used 702t. These things are super coveted and I know why! which is why i want one really bad; they're bad-ass!! lol please please please help me find a used one! I'll give you $20! lol

[philper]

As has already been suggested, you have to patrol the consignment pages of the major location sound dealers, forums like JW Sound, and as a last resort, EBay (because there have been a number of scam sales on EBay involving Sound Devices recorders). Sound Devices keeps a database of who owns what serial number-if you find one for sale get the # and check with them before you send any money. No used SD recorder is ever for sale for long, they just don't come up that often, you have to get lucky. It took me several months of looking every day to find a 744T at a price that seemed fair.

phil p

[charles maynes]

most rental houses arent going to have them- they will have 744's and 788's.

[Aston]

Whatd you pay for your 744t? If you dont mind me asking

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[Aston]

So, I found a guy who'll sell me his 702t for $1700 which is a pretty damn good deal. Only problem is that he's in los angeles and I'm in atlanta. A question arises: what do you think would be the best way to exchange the money for the goods here? Paypal? check? I have no idea how I should handle this. All I know is I really want that 702t

[RScott]

If you want a guarantee on the transaction, you'd need to go through ebay. If not, you just have to send or wire him the money and hope.

jwsoundgroup.net has a for sale/want to buy section.

A faxed agreement of sale may help you feel better, but legally pursuing an out of state theft may be tough.

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[ThisIsSka]

Perhaps you could research a reputable escrow website to hold the money for you? Maybe try the one eBay endorses, but I can't find the name of it right now.

[topgrinder]

heya there.. I was just browsing the web looking for prices of the 702t as i have one to sell. I am going to put it up on ebay and I am shipping from Canada. So feel free to bid. I will put it up soon and provide the link

[Jaymz]

Aston, paying via paypal on ebay is usually very safe.

But I would strongly suggest that you ask anyone selling to send you the unit's serial number and tell you the place of purchase first so you can verify that with Sound Devices.

[topgrinder]

ok my sound devices 702t is up at Sound Devices 702T Portable Digital Recorder with Time Code | eBay

Im a 10 year ebayer with perfect feedback..... bidding starts at $1300 and buy it now at 1500$. my item was bought Trew audio in Vancouver. serial number is gr0508298003

I will be also be putting up more sound and video equipment soon. full red camera and lenses!!!!!!

[Aston]

So I've already committed to buying this guys 702t and i trust him so i'm gonna go with him even though its $200 more than what you're asking. He's had it less time too

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[topgrinder]

no worries aston. mine will go for a good price.. maybe i put it up too cheap!!! had it 1700$ before but it didnt sell last year...so i just want it go as im sitting on so much gear.

[Aston]

1500 is a damn good price. That's $1000 off retail. That's what i was looking to buy for but i'm already committed. It'll sell. From what I've heard they go fast. Don't forget to post in the gear slutz for sale forum!

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[topgrinder]

yah my 1500$ price may be too cheap.. now im second guessing myself. Someone has asked me too ship to spain for 1650$. i just may do that.. i dont want to be scammed.. been scammed twice on ebay so far. rrrrrr

[misscc803]

Did you ever go through with the Recorder Aston? By the way I'm located in the Atlanta area as well. If you don't mind what type of work are you doing? I do location sound and dabble a little in post sound.

Nicole

[Aston]

We are still working out the details but i'm merely days away from owning the sound devices 702t. I can't freakin wait!!

In the past i have done mostly live sound and studio recording. I'm very interested in doing sound for picture as i had a lot of fun doing this film promo thing back in college. Wanted to give it a go so i bought a setup and have a shoot April 28th