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Fee for home audition
I am in the market for a music server/streamer. I was discussing with one of the authorized dealers for a streamer. He had a demo unit and was willing to bring to my home for an hour and let me try. He is located around 10-15 minutes from my home. He wants to charge 5% for home demo. Is this the industry standard? I am not meaning to disparage anyone so not going to name the dealer. I am just trying to see what the standard practice is.
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@waytoomuchstuff I read your novel, I didn't know it was such a complicated relationship. I thought it's mainly a transaction: "I have the money", "you have the goods" kind of thing. |
Ghasley +1, you are good contributor to Agon. Nice post again. True not everyone will be happy how high audio dealer do their business. Ghasley the only way you can get the attention of those kind of dealers is tell them your speakers are Wilson grand slam or Magico top of the line. And your cables are alll synergistic top of the line and conditioner.You tell the guy you own Turntable Tec das listed on Agon 90k . And you decided to try streaming ? And ask for streamer recommendations.And of course you have to speak in audiophile terms.i will bet you the treatment will be different. |
Ghasley the dealer involve here is no longer willing to have a new costumers . Probably he is doing 80//20 principle as long as he keep the 20% rich costumers forget the 80%.Sometimes dealers will do their best to find reason so will not bother them again.They will only deal with their old costumers that they adore and their money.its very sad. |
"So many of us in this hobby believe every dealer or manufacturer owe us something, which is unfortunate" this is the first time I hear this. I have yet to meet one dealer who pays attention to me like car dealers do or somewhere in between. They are always busy, always on their laptop or cutting wires, and that sets the tone that they are running the show. |
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