Sell your hi-fi to people who actually want it
Free to list. No commission. Deal directly with the buyer.
Selling used hi-fi in Australia usually means one of two things: a general classifieds site where your $6,000 speakers sit beside a lounge suite and attract lowball offers from people who’ve never heard of the brand, or an auction site that takes a percentage of everything you make. Audio Marketplace is the third option — a marketplace built only for high-end audio, where the people browsing already know what a Uni-Q driver is and why your amplifier’s power supply matters.
Listing is free. There’s no commission, and no fee when your item sells. You deal directly with the buyer.
How selling works
1
Create your listing
Register a free seller account and add your item — photos, description, condition and your asking price. Take the time to describe what you’re selling properly; buyers at this level read the detail.
2
Buyers come to you
Your listing appears in the marketplace and in the relevant brand and category pages, where buyers searching for exactly your model will find it.
3
Agree and complete the sale
Buyers enquire through the site. You negotiate, agree on payment and arrange delivery or pickup between you. Nothing is held in escrow and nothing is deducted — the sale is yours.
Why sell here instead of a general marketplace
| Audio Marketplace | General classifieds | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Audiophiles searching for specific models | Everyone, searching for anything |
| Listing fee | Free | Free to paid, varies |
| Commission on sale | None | Often a percentage |
| Buyer knowledge | Knows the brand and the value | Frequently doesn't |
| Item visibility | Brand and category pages, indexed by search engines | Buried in general categories |
The practical difference is the quality of the enquiry. A buyer who has searched for your exact model already knows what it’s worth, which means fewer messages and a faster, more realistic sale.
What sells well
Speakers
Floorstanders, stand-mounts, electrostatics.
Amplifiers
Integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers and preamplifiers.
Turntables & analogue
Turntables, tonearms and cartridges.
Digital
DACs, streamers and network players.
Headphones
Headphones and headphone amplifiers.
Cables, power & racks
Cables, power conditioning, racks and isolation.
If it’s serious audio equipment in working order, there’s an audience for it here. Vintage gear in good condition often moves faster than sellers expect.
Pricing your gear
Two things determine how quickly something sells: honest condition reporting and a realistic price.
Price on sold, not listed
Check what similar items have recently sold for rather than what they’re currently listed at — asking prices tell you what sellers hope for, not what buyers pay.
Mention the box, manuals and accessories
Original packaging, manuals and accessories genuinely add value at this end of the market, so mention them.
Photograph the marks
Photograph any marks rather than hoping they go unnoticed; a buyer who finds a scratch you didn’t disclose walks away.
Disclosed flaws don't scare buyers
A buyer who was told about a mark up front usually doesn’t mind — it’s the surprise that costs you the sale.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to sell?
No. Listing is free and there is no commission when your item sells.
How do I get paid?
You arrange payment directly with the buyer. Audio Marketplace doesn’t process payments or hold funds, so nothing is deducted from your sale.
Who handles delivery?
You and the buyer agree between you. Large speakers are commonly sold as local pickup; smaller items are usually posted or couriered at the buyer’s cost.
Can I sell vintage or non-working equipment?
Yes — describe the condition and any faults accurately in the listing. There’s a genuine market for vintage gear and for equipment sold as-is for restoration.
How long does a listing stay up?
Your listing stays live until you mark it sold or remove it.
Do I need to be a dealer?
No. Audio Marketplace is for private sellers and dealers alike. Most listings come from enthusiasts selling their own equipment.
Ready to list?
Free to list · No commission · Australian audiophile audience
