Who is the WORST Audio Shop?

I did that after being treated rudely each time I visited AV SOUTH in Tampa. I didn't just email Linn, I called them, and thay stated that they take negative things very seriously. I also praised all of the Dealers that were very good to me too. If a dealer doesn't want someone to come into their store without making a purchase every time they visit, they can just post a sign outside their doors. Linn sent copies of my emails (bad and good) to each Dealer that I mentioned to them.

That was Audio Salon I believe. In Living Stereo in NYC told me I would have to pay $100 to audition gear which would be applied toward a purchase if I made one. This was after an interrogation by a salesman for the purpose of determining if I bought my gear on Audiogon which made me uncomfortable. If he was straightforward instead of trying to be clever, I would have told him I buy from dealers, Audiogon, and friends. I understand the overhead in Manhattan is enormous, but it is unwise to drive away potential customers. I have actually been treated much better at Sound by Singer.

I have an open mind when it comes to AV SOUTH...my way or no way. There is no excuse for them acting in a cold and unprofessional manner if they want my money. I've even had dealers that were further away from me approved to sell me items, since I refuse to go back there. I'd rather spend the money in a place where everyone is treated well, or just not buy the product at all. Most of the places I've visited have been a very good experience, and even though I didn't always buy something, the dealer was happy to demonstrate the item and teach me about it. It's always good for future business.

Check out the "It's 2013, People" letter in the Feedback to the editor section, (pg. 11) of the newest edition, (Feb.2013) of Stereophile. That's what I'm talkin about.
Jayh31

Had the same experience as Guppy with In Living Stereo. Too bad for them as I was considering a new Cortese. That distasteful conversation pushed me farther away from dealers and closer to the used market and I will never consider doing business with ILS again. Receiving the 3rd degree about my personal matters from a stranger is inappropriate and offensive.