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Gary's point is valid.

Like Gary, I live in the desert. Three days weekly I drive to the beach/strawberry fields. There is no high end shop on either end or in between, and even though LA is only 1/2 hour away, I would rather undergo oral surgery without anesthesia than drive there. In my case, I'll go to a dealer when I must but can usually find what I want via the internet.

Audio Advisor, Legacy and Outlaw are some examples of reputable direct sales companies who offer reasonably good support, great pricing and favorable return policies. I don't advocate buying direct for everyone, as you either have to know what you are doing or just be the average joe who has different expectations than you or I. In many cases, you can get extraordinary product for a fraction of the cost you would pay to a dealer. The offset, of course, is that real-time service and support.

I found my speakers on the internet. I researched them on the internet. I was given an in-home demo and, once I made my purchase decision, was given a set of demo speakers to use until the set I ordered to my own specs were made. I realize my situation is unique, but many of these so-called "internet retailers" are finding ways to succeed.

The bottom line is that for one reason or another, the market will support the direct-sales manufacturer as well as the high-end dealers that are out there. The marketplace is evolving, and TAS should have simply acknowledged that point instead of looking silly.


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  • Gary's point is valid. - bwkendall 09:20:06 05/19/04 (0)


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