What Is Driving Demand for Used Production Gear?
By Marcel Fairbairn, CEO and founder of GearSource. 24 years buying, selling, and brokering pro-AV...
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How Should You Inspect Used Gear You've Bought?
By Marcel Fairbairn, founder of GearSource. 25 years buying, selling, and brokering pro-AV gear...
Is the Used Line Array Market the Best Read on Touring Health?
Yes, for most of the business it is. Headline box office measures the biggest tours, while the used...
How should rental houses handle the console upgrade cycle in 2026: when to replace, when to refurbish, when to sell?
Replace only when the rider actually demands it. Refurbish when the workflow still holds up but the...
How do you spot a used gear deal from a used gear disaster in 2026?
The short answer is that diligence in 2026 looks different than it did in 2019. Price is no longer...
Used gear pricing in 2026: what is the secondary market telling us about new gear demand?
If you only look at one number this quarter to read where live events spending is going, look at...
Tariffs on imported pro AV gear: what's actually changing for rental and resale pricing
The honest answer, for anyone running a rental house or buying used in 2026, is this: Tariff...
Auctions Disrupt your Business - Chasing The Bottom on Pricing
Alternative Strategies for Inventory Life Cycling For years now, Live Event production and rental...
Have you considered buying Used vs New Gear?
In the Rental and Production space, the need for CapX (Capital Expenditures) is often overlooked...
A Strategic Pause in the Event Industry: PERFECT Time to Optimize Your Inventory!
As the curtains close on a crazy summer season globally, the live events industry is taking a...
How To Choose The Best LED Screens For Events?
Selecting the ideal LED screens for events involves considering factors like resolution, size, and...