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Walking Into A Brick & Mortar High End Audio Store

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I am currently pretty satisfied with my system the way it is right now. I am not in the market for any new purchases right now, mainly because I don't have the discretionary income to make big changes. However, sometimes I get the urge to want to go into a hifi store just to look. Eventually I will upgrade my speakers, cd player, preamp, a new dac for sure and may give class D amps a shot...but not right now.

Is it cool to go into a store just to look around, knowing you don't have the money or immediate need for an item?
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mitch4t OP
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07-11-14: Jwm
If people don't want to bother an audio salesman with no intentions of buying they can go to an audio show instead. There are so many now that one can go and hear without buying anything and not feel guilty. The shows have way more equipment and so many people under one roof that you can have a great time.
Amazing to think that someone that walks into your store could be a 'bother'. Also, I believe that walking into any store with no intent to buy that day that one should not feel 'guilty'. Yes, there are audio shows that one could attend...but why can't I just go to a store and look around?

Something is wrong with a hobby if one needs to steel himself before walking into a store.
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mapman
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THis thread and the anti-customer opinions expressed by some is just another thing that would seem to make it evident that high end audio is totally out of touch with the modern world and needs to either change or face eminent extinction. At least in the case of B&M audio stores.

I do NOT want to see that happen but fear for it even more after reading this thread.
frogman
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I completely agree with Mapman. And great to hear for a dealer like Audiodistinction; that is the kind of dealer that will get my business.
jwm
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Mithc4t, I'm talking about those people who only buy on the internet or just like to waste time without ever buying. Yes there are people like this; so that is why I recommend audio shows.
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mapman
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"Mithc4t, I'm talking about those people who only buy on the internet or just like to waste time without ever buying"

How about giving them a reason to maybe do otherwise, like just talk with them to see how you might help when they come in with no strings attached?

If the topic of buying off internet should come up, give them a reason to consider otherwise. A little kindness and attention might just help.
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