Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ?

There's a special circle in Hell for such vile and loathsome behavior.

It erodes your soul but who cares, right?

I guess you can do it once at a given dealer but don't expect them to keep welcoming you back. In my experience treating dealers fairly serves you much better in the long run -- doesn't mean you have to spend all your $$ in once place but at least give them something for their time

Exactly. I would offer to pay for their time, I think a fair rate could easily be negotiated.