Hi Paint; I live in southern Oregon too-- on the coast. I'd say there are easily a dozen gun stores in Coos county but exactly zero high-end audio stores, including HT. Population of the county is about 50K. I've been into high end audio for 10 years or so and only know two audiophiles in my vicinity, and we're all strange;>)
Early on I did most of my business with Bradford's HiFi in Eugene, later some mail order, and then also via internet. I've maintained a good relationship with Bradfords. I too hate to sound negative about your business prospects, but the general population in this neck of the woods just isn't much interested in high end audio IMO.
I'd certainly want to talk to Joe in Ashland though. At least the Medford-Ashland area has a somewhat greater population, and a State University, which could help, but how much money do students have? Maybe the professors? Guys in this area are hunters and fishermen, and that's pretty much the end of the story. I think you'd have to reach out to a greater population via the i-net to have a chance at success. But I surely do wish you Good Luck. Craig
Early on I did most of my business with Bradford's HiFi in Eugene, later some mail order, and then also via internet. I've maintained a good relationship with Bradfords. I too hate to sound negative about your business prospects, but the general population in this neck of the woods just isn't much interested in high end audio IMO.
I'd certainly want to talk to Joe in Ashland though. At least the Medford-Ashland area has a somewhat greater population, and a State University, which could help, but how much money do students have? Maybe the professors? Guys in this area are hunters and fishermen, and that's pretty much the end of the story. I think you'd have to reach out to a greater population via the i-net to have a chance at success. But I surely do wish you Good Luck. Craig