The Best Audio Dealer

Sounds to me like he was just trying to sell product (like any salesman would), and you felt he owed you favors as a personal friend (letting you know about the new Levinson, when perhaps you should have researched it more...not that it's my place to criticise, we all make mistakes). I've found that in general, you can't be friends with those who sell you merchandise, because it's always about money deep down. You can't expect a bigger shop to treat you like a king, or something. Perhaps Terry just had something personal against you (not delivering the speakers, with you living so close by), or perhaps he really is a bad guy...I don't know. Either way, I've heard worse "I got screwed" stories, and you should count yourself lucky yours isn't among them. Specialty Hi-Fi is a nasty business, and contrary to all the propoganda by the "feel good" crowd, we all get bitten sooner or later.........................Kinda like driving a car, sooner or later you'll have an accident...so wear your seatbelt, and don't drive in a transfer truck's blind spot (I see too many people doing this on interstate highways). In other words, don't set yourself up to take a big loss before you make a big purchase in audio. All the best, Carl.

Carl, you have made me feel so much better about my experience with Overture. You are right, I guess, getting screwed a little bit is much better than getting screwed a lot. I do consider myself lucky!

I've bought two McCormack amps and some other stuff from Progressive Audio, Columbus, Ohio, with 15 to 30 day in home auditions, and a very pleasant and professional sales rep.-- Michael Rice. They carry a lot of high end brands, and offer a bit of a price break. But the big thing to me was the generous home audition policy-- and I live on the west coast. Highly recommended. Craig

Shelton, very glad that I cheared you up! Just think, what if you were like all the other poor shmoes in the world that don't know, or don't care about this hobby. I feel sorry for them, since it really is so fulfilling!..........Craig, yes indeed, generous home auditions epitomize a great dealer.

Vu Hoang at Deja Vu Audio in McLean, Va. A gentleman with a true passion for music he lets me come in once or twice a month and spend a few hours with his latest gear and listen to my heart's content, even though in that period he has yet to make a sale to me. But he will, you can bet your bottom LP on it!