And he charges no fee for the design work he puts into the loudspeakers sent him for evaluation, just the parts needed to implement his "fix" should the loudspeaker owner decide to move forward with the upgrade. I'm sure the owner pays shipping both ways, of course.
But remember gentle reader, GR Research offers it's products strictly as DIY kits, not fully assembled and finished products, though Richie has associates who will do the build if you are willing to pay.