I started buying microphones originally to find the perfect microphone that suited my voice the best. After trying a countless number of microphones, I developed a real ear for details one might find nuanced. This eventually lead me down a rabbit hole of vintage microphones, mainly because their designs and quality stood out. It amazes me, vintage microphones from 50+ years ago can sound better than modern microphones, which really speaks to companies finding the magic formula long ago.
In some cases, if I find the microphone to be in rough shape, I'll even take the time to sand the microphone down and repaint it a unique color, so a new owner can truly appreciate it! Everything being listed is cleaned as a bare minimum because I want buyers to have a good experience and use their gear right out of the box. Functionality is the thing I value the most, every item is tested extensively to function at a high level.