Borrowing equipment from dealers

I've seen many people audition equipment (not only audio, but virtually anything) in dealership/brickstore and then go for online shopping for bargain.
I would appreciate dealers lending their equipment, but I don't see such business practice would survive when people can easily find 10~20% lower price from online. 
However, very specialized high end audio dealers might be willing to lend their equipment assuming that the customer is a potential buyer, not a bargain hunter.

Getting discounts from local dealers is a simple matter.  In my experience, it only takes 4 words, "How much for cash?".

I never expect local dealers to match internet prices.  Dealers add value, and cultivating a good relationship with dealers is worth more than the couple of bucks I might save.

Exceptions of course for products not carried locally.

Some like dedicated audio in AZ will let you audition but if you send back it may cost you 15-20% on say $5k. Plus shipping 
that’s a big piece of change. I don’t know of Any that let you audition with no deduction of Monies , except Mojo Audio for their very good digital 60 days,, and Svs Subwoofers- speakers , full $$refund 
With Svs subwoofers, speakers 45 day audition ,they will even pay the freight back !!

The first time you walk into a store, even if you are ready to buy then and there, no dealer will send you home with anything valuable unless it is paid for on a trial basis.

As the others have said, build a relationship over many years and then
you might be allowed. 

Bottomline is the system is "Broken" when it comes to auditions.

I hope to implement some changes.

Another Tannoy Forever Nut.

At the same time you can build a relationship with audio enthusiasts instead of a dealers, and you can audition stuff at their homes.