[WalterSobchak]

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Well thanks to this "wallet vacuum" of a forum I´m starting to think "big time" instead of what I need...
 

You and me both!  "Well, if I'm going to spend this much, I might as well spend the extra money to get the better product, because I'll be saving money in the long run"  That's the logic I've been using of late.
 

 

[Prog Rock Man]

Chaps, you can save a fortune and go second hand. Hifi tend to be looked after and ebay is a super source of second hand headphones. Only buy where there are pictures that you can clearly see the headphone and one that comes with a box tends to be in better condition again.

 

[alstrike]

Hi,
 
I understand that I "could" save a fortune by going second hand. Problem is, shipping charges and customs. Here in Spain due to lack of funds VAT has been rised by 2%, from 16% to 18%. If I buy something from the US or anywhere outside the EU I will probably get stung with fees and such.
 
The real problem here in Spain, and the rest of EU is the stupid 1$ = 1€ conversion rate. Brand new SR225i are 199$ or less with free shipping usually in the US, here the MSRP are a dandy 230€ (252$) plus shipping, even though they can be found for 200€.
 
If somebody has a pair of SR225i + 1/8" jack for 150€ I´ll take them. Otherwise is best to buy them brand new with their proper warranty.
 
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Chaps, you can save a fortune and go second hand. Hifi tend to be looked after and ebay is a super source of second hand headphones. Only buy where there are pictures that you can clearly see the headphone and one that comes with a box tends to be in better condition again.

 

[alstrike]

Little bump on my quest...