Fee for home audition


I am in the market for a music server/streamer. I was discussing with one of the authorized dealers for a streamer. He had a demo unit and was willing to bring to my home for an hour and let me try. He is located around 10-15 minutes from my home. He wants to charge 5% for home demo. Is this the industry standard? I am not meaning to disparage anyone so not going to name the dealer. I am just trying to see what the standard practice is. 

svenjosh

What’s the brand and model ?  This way we can see how good it is and 

the odds  would like it ,you should state the brand and model   Just to let. Others 

know it’s not a $600  what most long term Audiophiles would not be happy with.

There are other dealers that will ship you this as a new unit and send a "demo" invoice and give you a week to 10 days to demo in your home.  If you like it then you buy it within those 10 days and keep it. If you don't like it then you ship it back.  I do know that the Grimm MU1 is in tight supply for components due to the war in Ukraine. PM me if you are interested.

Rip off....  I can think of 4 dealers in close proximity that will let you demo gear at home for no fee.   I wish I knew what dealer you are talking about so I can avoid at all costs.

I once worked for a company that offered free weekend equipment loans to good customers, but charged for in-home demos. The charge was a flat fee, not some percentage of the the equipment price, and the fee helped to cover some of the cost for the time to pack up the gear and deliver it, as well as the petrol. And the consultant, who was often tied up with a single client for several hours, had to be compensated.