Ripoff Schema Champions


Hi folks, Many of you may've encountered problems with manufacturers not supplying replacement parts, poor warranty service, refusing to service products purchased overseas(do I have a right to pick up my component and bring it from overseas or vise versa huh?), abnormally overpriced product for performance, quick malfunctions etc...

Many of us initiated discussions on a particular company's ripoff schema. What we do not have is a combined board to enter concerns, complains why they should be voided when one considers purchasing high-definition audio/video/entertainment equipment.

Please discuss. Please speak out loud and create a list where the rest of us will have a reference. Audiogon affects hi-end market even to larger magnitude vs. magazines so it's one of the way to overturn ripoff efforts.
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Over the years here at Audiogon, there have been numerous instances of people jumping the gun in damning a manufacturer or retailer. Since this has the potential to cause considerable harm to a small business, I object to this suggestion to create a formal list of the dark hats and their ripoff schemas. Better to focus on singling out the good ones.
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Went overseas, traveled and brought the unit that I liked to keep with me long. Is there anything wrong?
There are much more things that would not make sense regardless of the situation and certainly the outlaws situation.
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Thinking about this some more, what might be an interesting idea is a Yelp-like review area for manufacturers and resellers. I think we tend to be reluctant to give negative feedback after transactions, so a comment area that stands apart from normal feedback might promote a more balanced view. Lots of details to work out for sure.