…is that they are so high!

Yes, I feel like posting silly things.

I’m just browsing Russian site where people sell their used musical instruments and I realize that there’re practically no good deals.

I imagine that people like me open this site thinking “oh, maybe I’ll make a bargain here”, and people who sell think “oh, maybe I’ll make a fortune”.

The thing is that you can easily find a photo camera, for example, for 25% of its initial price, just because it’s an old model. But when it comes to keyboards it seems that people expect to get about 80% of their money back.

Sometimes it’s easier to make a good deal on a new keyboard, I guess, it’s due to the fact that professional salesmen keep their expectations realistic.

It’s true that I made a few good deals myself buying used gear. But I’m not optimistic now. Just saw a used Tyros 5 for a price close to new Genos.

And what is your impression about a second market in your country? Do you usually see people trying to make a sale or trying to rip you off?