--- title: Latest Gear News and Reviews - GearSource description: Stay up-to-date with the GearSource blog, featuring the latest news, insights, and trends in the world of professional audio, lighting, staging, and video equipment. --- # Welcome to the GearSource Blog Your source for news, reviews, and the latest insights from your GearHeads team! [![](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/1B893AE3-288A-4F2F-9CA1-9B49C86978C3-1.png)](https://gearsource.com/blog/the-benefits-of-buying-and-selling-in-market) ## [The Benefits of Buying and Selling "In-Market"](https://gearsource.com/blog/the-benefits-of-buying-and-selling-in-market) ![ GearSource](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/GS%20Logo/GS%20Logo%20Tagline%20Marketplace%20-%20Square.png) [GearSource](https://gearsource.com/blog/author/gearsource) [Used Lighting](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/used-lighting) [Audio Company](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/audio-company) [AV Equipment](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/av-equipment) [Marketplace](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/marketplace) [tariff](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/tariff) April 9, 2025 With tariffs wreaking havoc on global trade, buying and selling professional gear—like lighting,... [Read more](https://gearsource.com/blog/the-benefits-of-buying-and-selling-in-market) [![](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/Partnership-handshake-cropped.jpeg)](https://gearsource.com/blog/gearsource-announces-strategic-investment-to-expand-global-event-technology-equipment-marketplace) ## [GearSource® Announces Strategic Investment to Expand Global Event Technology Equipment Marketplace](https://gearsource.com/blog/gearsource-announces-strategic-investment-to-expand-global-event-technology-equipment-marketplace) ![ GearSource](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/GS%20Logo/GS%20Logo%20Tagline%20Marketplace%20-%20Square.png) [GearSource](https://gearsource.com/blog/author/gearsource) [GearSource](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/gearsource) [Marketplace](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/marketplace) March 24, 2025 \[MIAMI, FLORIDA - March 24TH, 2025\] -- GearSource, the leading global platform for buying and... [Read more](https://gearsource.com/blog/gearsource-announces-strategic-investment-to-expand-global-event-technology-equipment-marketplace) [![Remote Company, GearSource.com, powers a global marketplace with great distributed people! ](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/Global%202.002-1.png)](https://gearsource.com/blog/the-future-of-work-at-gearsource-embracing-remote-work-for-a-global-impact) ## [The Future of Work: Embracing Remote Work for a Global Impact](https://gearsource.com/blog/the-future-of-work-at-gearsource-embracing-remote-work-for-a-global-impact) ![ Marcel Fairbairn](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/IMG_1339.jpeg) [Marcel Fairbairn](https://gearsource.com/blog/author/marcel-fairbairn) [Live Events](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/live-events) [Remote Work](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/remote-work) [Marketplace](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/marketplace) March 16, 2025 I've been watching the evolving landscape of remote work with great interest, considering the fact... [Read more](https://gearsource.com/blog/the-future-of-work-at-gearsource-embracing-remote-work-for-a-global-impact) [![](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/Le6swKb0TMRprE5j-generated_image.jpg)](https://gearsource.com/blog/auctions-disrupt-your-business-chasing-the-bottom-on-pricing) ## [Auctions Disrupt your Business - Chasing The Bottom on Pricing](https://gearsource.com/blog/auctions-disrupt-your-business-chasing-the-bottom-on-pricing) ![ Marcel Fairbairn](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/IMG_1339.jpeg) [Marcel Fairbairn](https://gearsource.com/blog/author/marcel-fairbairn) [Used Gear](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/used-gear) [Used Lighting](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/used-lighting) [Used Sound](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/used-sound) [used staging](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/used-staging) [Auction](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/auction) [GearSource](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/gearsource) [Marketplace](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/marketplace) March 15, 2025 Alternative Strategies for Inventory Life Cycling For years now, Live Event production and rental... [Read more](https://gearsource.com/blog/auctions-disrupt-your-business-chasing-the-bottom-on-pricing) [![Why are Your Sales Lagging on GearSource.com?](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/Sales%20Lagging-blog%20image.jpg)](https://gearsource.com/blog/why-are-your-sales-lagging-on-gearsource.com) ## [Why are Your Sales Lagging on GearSource.com?](https://gearsource.com/blog/why-are-your-sales-lagging-on-gearsource.com) ![ Marcel Fairbairn](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/IMG_1339.jpeg) [Marcel Fairbairn](https://gearsource.com/blog/author/marcel-fairbairn) [global marketplace](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/global-marketplace) [sell gear](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/sell-gear) [listing gear](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/listing-gear) February 20, 2025 There’s a good chance it’s just a few small adjustments you need to make either to your listings,... [Read more](https://gearsource.com/blog/why-are-your-sales-lagging-on-gearsource.com) [![](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/Understanding%20Tariffs%20on%20Used%20Gear.png)](https://gearsource.com/blog/understanding-tariffs-on-used-gear) ## [Understanding Tariffs on Used Gear: What GearSource Sellers and Buyers Need to Know](https://gearsource.com/blog/understanding-tariffs-on-used-gear) ![ Marcel Fairbairn](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/IMG_1339.jpeg) [Marcel Fairbairn](https://gearsource.com/blog/author/marcel-fairbairn) February 4, 2025 With the ongoing trade tensions and potential tariff changes, we’ve been hearing a lot of concern... [Read more](https://gearsource.com/blog/understanding-tariffs-on-used-gear) [![](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/Used%20vs%20New%20Gear%20-%20Header.001.png)](https://gearsource.com/blog/have-you-considered-buying-used-vs-new-gear) ## [Have you considered buying Used vs New Gear?](https://gearsource.com/blog/have-you-considered-buying-used-vs-new-gear) ![ Marcel Fairbairn](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/IMG_1339.jpeg) [Marcel Fairbairn](https://gearsource.com/blog/author/marcel-fairbairn) [Used Gear](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/used-gear) [global marketplace](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/global-marketplace) January 27, 2025 In the Rental and Production space, the need for CapX (Capital Expenditures) is often overlooked... [Read more](https://gearsource.com/blog/have-you-considered-buying-used-vs-new-gear) [![Happy New Year 2025](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/vecteezy_2025-happy-new-year.jpg)](https://gearsource.com/blog/happy-new-year-from-the-ceos-desk) ## [Happy New Year! From The CEO's Desk](https://gearsource.com/blog/happy-new-year-from-the-ceos-desk) ![ Marcel Fairbairn](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/IMG_1339.jpeg) [Marcel Fairbairn](https://gearsource.com/blog/author/marcel-fairbairn) December 22, 2024 2024 has been an "interesting" year for all of us who serve the live events industry. Although most... 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[Read more](https://gearsource.com/blog/point-source-vs.-line-array-choosing-the-right-speaker-system-for-your-sound-needs) [![Economic Nexus Treatment by State, 2024](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/Nexus24-1-1025x567.jpg)](https://gearsource.com/blog/selling-used-gear-online-survive-a-sales-tax-audit) ## [Selling Used Gear Online? Survive A Sales Tax Audit!](https://gearsource.com/blog/selling-used-gear-online-survive-a-sales-tax-audit) ![ GearSource](https://reverse-proxy.gearsource.com/hubfs/GS%20Logo/GS%20Logo%20Tagline%20Marketplace%20-%20Square.png) [GearSource](https://gearsource.com/blog/author/gearsource) [global marketplace](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/global-marketplace) [sell gear](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/sell-gear) [Sales Tax](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/sales-tax) [Marketplace Facilitator Laws](https://gearsource.com/blog/tag/marketplace-facilitator-laws) October 4, 2024 Sales tax may feel like an overwhelming part of your business. Understanding and managing it is a... 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