In Reply to: What would reviewers own... posted by AudioDwebe on June 13, 2012 at 12:55:14:
I never have, as my father taught me to NEVER pay retail. Before the internet I bought open box, used and clearance (ie: last years model). If one is a good shopper one can buy even brand new equipment below wholesale and below industry accommodation.
However if one really likes what one reviews enough to replace their current favorite, then it is easier to pay the industry accommodation since the equipment is already in one's system, rather than spending six months or longer looking for that killer deal on the same item.
If one gets on the ground floor as soon as a product is released then they may get a brand new unit. When that unit is returned it is sent to the next reviewer in line. So only the first reviewer gets a new unit and later reviewers get used units.
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