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Mesa resale value

I would like to have a loud mesa bass head with some resale value.
What would you choose between a carbine m6 or a titan v12?
Most m9 and bb750 are really hard to sell and stay at stores forever, so im not so interested about having one of those.
M9 and v12 reliability is questionable and bb750 is a little underpowered.

M6 vs v12 ???
 
If I was concerned about resale value I'd pick up a used D800 for about 500., but it doesn't sound the same as the M6 (my 2nd choice). I'd steer clear of M9/Titan. Just my opinion.
 
Sure to each their own and one could say there it a lot better gear out there for less the money but Mesa gear does tend to generally hold it's value pretty well as along as it is kept in at least good working and physical condition. I cannot say for their amps, but I have owned three of their PowerHouse model cabs over the years, the 6x10 and 2x15 EV and I currently own and use the PH 2x12. I have never had an issue getting at least what I paid for them back out of the other two respectively.
 
I seen a d800 for sale on my local craigslist, and it were reposted for months and months and months.
I planned to buy it, but, nahhh.
I wanted something better
Good news for you, there are a ton of M6's available from folks who are moving over to the Subways. One man's trash is another's treasure ;)