How often do you turn-over/resell gear?

PlugHead · 4th July 2008, 05:50 PM

I always was a packrat: kept virtually everything I ever bought for the studio, but this winter I started cleaning house. Everything that hadn't been used in 5 years was going on the block, and others that were just plain deadweight also were cleaned out.

This put me in the position to experiment with some "new" gear. This newfound love doesn't seem to want to end, and I wonder how many others are doing the same thing.

1) how often do you turnaround gear that doesn't meet your criteria?

2) are you seeking 'old' gear, or new offerings?

3) are you constantly on the hunt for a 'magic' something?

4) are you generally 'happy' with your purchasing, or more often 'disappointed'? (use % please)

I'm interested in the turnover ratio most, so pls. focus on that!

Thx!

BLUElightCory · 4th July 2008, 06:32 PM

I've found through the past several years that I can be pretty brutal when it comes to gear. If it's not something I'm using all the time or if it's losing shootouts, it's usually gone soon after.

Electronique · 4th July 2008, 06:36 PM

When I realise, ive gotten myself into way too much debt by purchasing bits of gear I didnt really need...

j-madd · 4th July 2008, 06:46 PM

I recently off-loaded an AKG C4000B and a LDC Cascade to guitar center. I used the credit to buy an SM7B. If stuff isn't getting used much or plain sucks compared to other things I've got, it's outlived it's usefulness. The C4000B used to be my go-to vocal mic, but my Gefell UMT 70s eats it for lunch!

Justin

edcampos · 4th July 2008, 07:29 PM

I've never done a shoot-out, so I never let gear go because it's "losing," but if a specific piece hasn't been getting too much use in the last 6 months or so I start thinking about maybe trading it something else. Most of the time I just keep stuff as I don't have too much outboard or mics so new gear for me is usually an addition rather than replacement.

Ed

yumdrum · 4th July 2008, 07:33 PM

I find that most of the gear I end up turning over is the gear that I did not take the time and do extensive research on or listen to first before buying. That is not always the case but most of the time this is the way it works out for me.

DannyMac · 5th July 2008, 05:58 AM

I think the never option should included those who do their homework and don't regret/want to sell any of their gear ( bar my first and last SM58

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View Poll Results: How often do you turn over gear?
the moment it arrives	0	0%
after a short 'honeymoon' period	2	13.33%
when it fails to meet expectations	10	66.67%
never - I have obsessive/compulsive hoarding disorder	3	20.00%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

4th July 2008, 05:50 PM	#1
PlugHead Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: steeltown Posts: 1,566	How often do you turn-over/resell gear? I always was a packrat: kept virtually everything I ever bought for the studio, but this winter I started cleaning house. Everything that hadn't been used in 5 years was going on the block, and others that were just plain deadweight also were cleaned out. This put me in the position to experiment with some "new" gear. This newfound love doesn't seem to want to end, and I wonder how many others are doing the same thing. 1) how often do you turnaround gear that doesn't meet your criteria? 2) are you seeking 'old' gear, or new offerings? 3) are you constantly on the hunt for a 'magic' something? 4) are you generally 'happy' with your purchasing, or more often 'disappointed'? (use % please) I'm interested in the turnover ratio most, so pls. focus on that! Thx! __________________ Jay PlugHead Productions Last edited by PlugHead; 4th July 2008 at 05:54 PM. Reason: found the poll columns - after thread is posted?!?

4th July 2008, 06:32 PM	#2
BLUElightCory Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 638	I've found through the past several years that I can be pretty brutal when it comes to gear. If it's not something I'm using all the time or if it's losing shootouts, it's usually gone soon after. __________________ Cory Spotts / BLUElight Audio\|Media bluelightaudio@cox.net http://www.myspace.com/bluelightaudiomedia

4th July 2008, 06:36 PM	#3
Electronique Gear addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newtown - Australia Posts: 352	When I realise, ive gotten myself into way too much debt by purchasing bits of gear I didnt really need... __________________ Sonar 7 - Delta1010 - UAD Nevana

4th July 2008, 06:46 PM	#4
j-madd Gear nut Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 100	I recently off-loaded an AKG C4000B and a LDC Cascade to guitar center. I used the credit to buy an SM7B. If stuff isn't getting used much or plain sucks compared to other things I've got, it's outlived it's usefulness. The C4000B used to be my go-to vocal mic, but my Gefell UMT 70s eats it for lunch! Justin __________________ Justin Madden Download my band EP free at www.myspace.com/fallsemesterrock

4th July 2008, 07:29 PM	#5
edcampos Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami, FL/Boston, MA Posts: 401	I've never done a shoot-out, so I never let gear go because it's "losing," but if a specific piece hasn't been getting too much use in the last 6 months or so I start thinking about maybe trading it something else. Most of the time I just keep stuff as I don't have too much outboard or mics so new gear for me is usually an addition rather than replacement. Ed

4th July 2008, 07:33 PM	#6
yumdrum Lives for gear Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 894	I find that most of the gear I end up turning over is the gear that I did not take the time and do extensive research on or listen to first before buying. That is not always the case but most of the time this is the way it works out for me. __________________ Turd Polisher Extraordinaire

5th July 2008, 05:58 AM	#7
DannyMac Gear maniac Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 208	I think the never option should included those who do their homework and don't regret/want to sell any of their gear ( bar my first and last SM58)

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