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I notice a lot of reviewers buy the sample piece

When I read Absolute Sound or Stereophile I notice quite a few reviewers will buy the sample gear. Do they get the piece at dealer cost or even below that? I wonder if they have to keep it for a period of time before they can resell it?

taters
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mapman
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Reviewing has its perks I'm sure. 🎁
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lalitk
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If there is a competition for new threads by a Audiogoner, 'taters' would have won it in a heartbeat....LOL!!!


ebm
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They get it real cheap if they love it in there review.
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oregonpapa
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Hey Taters ... Keep 'em coming. Its entertaining. 
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fourwnds
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What a scam. I feel pretty naive as I have always considered the reviewers decision to buy a reviewed piece like someone said above as the ultimate endorsement. I see now the reviewer has no real skin in the game and any authentic endorsement implied is dubious at best. 

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