I value dealers.... This hobby, pastime, lifestyle, whatever you want to call it NEEDS dealers. I visit a few local ones occasionally... usually for. an accessory or tube or something just because. But often times it stokes the fire for something like a new speaker, or source, amp....
So when I am looking for something I will consider used and new . I never waste a dealer's time. If you, the dealer take the time to demo something and work a little on the price I am most likely buying it from. you. Im really not a fan of buying online... I do it once in a while, there was no Quicksilver dealer near me so I bought from Johnny at Audio Connection in NJ. He took good care of me, no doubt and I'm still supporting a dealer, not some mega-conglomerate