I understand that some dealers require appointments. If that is the case, maybe they should place signage that says appointments only. Or hours where appointment are only accepted and walk ins other times.
Setting up rooms for tire kickers takes time and 9 times out of ten these days, people go into brick and mortar stores to demo equipment, try clothes on and then go on the internet and purchase.
I for one like and appreciate brick and mortar stores.
Back before he retired, Steve from Stereo Design had no problem at all allowing me to go the stupidly expensive sound room and play whatever I wanted. Whether or not I bought anything. He knew I loved driving down to San Diego and just hanging. His used equipment room was heaven. He would let me take equipment home to demo in my home because He knew that if I really liked it, I would probably purchase it. I miss Stereo Design.
Randy at Optimal Enchantment was the same. I would call and he would say, come on over. He only had one room. But, he would demo what ever I wanted and just play the music and not say a word. He knew.
I never pay for bad service. people that look me up and down or that can't be bothered to answer basic questions or worst, lie outright, I have no time for. Except for racist, bigots, etc. the days of the Pretty Woman scenario are well in the past. These day, dealers have absolutely no idea who is walking into their store. That person could very well want the best and is willing to pay for it. So keep that racist, bigoted, stupid attitude behind a locked door please.
I have walked into stores and requested that certain speakers or amps or pre-amps be connected and played. If they are sitting in the room not connected. There should be no problem hooking them up. otherwise, why are they in the room?
I also shouldn't have to play 20 questions with the salesperson. However, I do understand the need to get to know the customer vs tire kickers.
It is to me the attitude of the dealer/sales person.
enjoy
Setting up rooms for tire kickers takes time and 9 times out of ten these days, people go into brick and mortar stores to demo equipment, try clothes on and then go on the internet and purchase.
I for one like and appreciate brick and mortar stores.
Back before he retired, Steve from Stereo Design had no problem at all allowing me to go the stupidly expensive sound room and play whatever I wanted. Whether or not I bought anything. He knew I loved driving down to San Diego and just hanging. His used equipment room was heaven. He would let me take equipment home to demo in my home because He knew that if I really liked it, I would probably purchase it. I miss Stereo Design.
Randy at Optimal Enchantment was the same. I would call and he would say, come on over. He only had one room. But, he would demo what ever I wanted and just play the music and not say a word. He knew.
I never pay for bad service. people that look me up and down or that can't be bothered to answer basic questions or worst, lie outright, I have no time for. Except for racist, bigots, etc. the days of the Pretty Woman scenario are well in the past. These day, dealers have absolutely no idea who is walking into their store. That person could very well want the best and is willing to pay for it. So keep that racist, bigoted, stupid attitude behind a locked door please.
I have walked into stores and requested that certain speakers or amps or pre-amps be connected and played. If they are sitting in the room not connected. There should be no problem hooking them up. otherwise, why are they in the room?
I also shouldn't have to play 20 questions with the salesperson. However, I do understand the need to get to know the customer vs tire kickers.
It is to me the attitude of the dealer/sales person.
enjoy