

Try messaging the seller and asking for a video of it in use! If they didn’t turn it on for photos, there’s a chance they might not really know if the gear is functional or not. Turned On: Often times pawn shops and other sellers who don’t know anything about DJ gear will just take a photo of the player without turning it on.It’s one thing if it’s an Authorized Retailer selling it, but for private sellers, look for real photos in the ad.

Real Photos: If the gear being sold is used and there’s just photos of the box, or generic Pioneer photos, be cautious.Some postings have indications of how likely it is the gear is in good condition, and a few things that you can look for: What To Look For In A Used CDJ Ad/ListingĪs we’ve seen an upswing in used units on eBay and Craigslist, it’s worth noting that not every listing for a used CDJ is made equal. CDJ-2000NXS2: $2,199 (soon to be released, reserve one here).CDJ-2000: ~$936.64 (this model doesn’t have a detailed waveform view).Here’s what you can expect to spend for a working-but-used unit of each model based on the average sold prices on eBay for the past few weeks – (as of February, 2016): Like most used gear purchases, the most important first filter is price. LCD for waveform, track browsing, and cue point display.ProLink ethernet between players so you can load songs from any player.Why? Because most digital DJs will want to advantage of a lot of the features that you would expect to have an a DJ setup, like: There are tons of older, great models of Pioneer CDJs to pick up if you want a set, but for brevity we’re focusing only on a few selected models in this comparison – and specifically ignoring models like the CDJ-900, 350, and 850. Read on to get the lowdown on secondhand CDJ purchases!įor the sake of this article, we’re only going to compare the models that we’ve seen an influx of on used gear marketplaces: recent CDJ units that have an LCD display screen. Today we share our tips on buying used CDJs, what to look out for, what to test, and how to make sure you’re getting a good price. The new CDJ-2000NXS2 media players are set to hit stores late February, but as with any new generation of product that comes out, it creates an influx of used gear on the market.
