Kudos to several dealers


In the aftermath of some heated exchange last weekend regarding a dealer ad, I wanted to offer some kudos to several dealers/people that are very professional and have given me excellent service:
1. Curtis Havens, owner of Advanced Audio in Tacoma, WA (and former co-owner of Havens & Hardesty, which operated many years ago in southern California);
2. John Rutan, of Audio Connections in New Jersey;
3. Leo Massi, of Hyend Audio in Massachusetts;
4. Richard Vandersteen, of Vandersteen Audio.

Thanks to all the dealers and their staffs who are honest,
hard-working folks who support our audio addiction.
sdcampbell
I called Vandersteen Audio asking a question about a used subwoofer and they gave me his cell#. Turns out he was on a family trip (hope the receptionist didn't get fired), but was gracious enough to interrupt his personal time and answer a brief question which ended up saving me from a wasted purchase. I own my own business, but is going way beyond the call of duty.
Some additional names of people or companies who have been outstanding to work with in my experience:

Tim Harrison, Audio Art, Richmond VA
Ralph Karsten, Atma-Sphere
Bridget Davis, Music Direct
Jim White, Aesthetix
Vu, Deja Vu Audio, McLean, VA
Richard at Vantage Audio, UK, (www.vantageaudio.com)

Bruce Hirsch at Audio Consultants, Hinsdale IL, (www.audioconsultants.com)

Bill Parish at GTT audio/video, (www.gttgroup.com/av.htm)