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Do audio dealers expect a free ride?

After reading posts here the last few days it seems to me that some audio dealers expect total loyalty, no hassles, and full retail paying customers. And their customers should expect a take it or leave it attitude, rudeness and the biggest hurdle for me is, if I give you a price you better buy it from me. Why do they expect a competitive-free zone of immunity?

I must admit that I haven't been to a lot of audio shops but my limited experiences haven't compelled me to patronize them either. Poor set-up, snobbish and don't waste my time behavior is a real turn-off for me. Hell, I feel like I should buy something just for calling them or walking in the door or be branded a tire kicker.

If they offered good service and competitive price would this even be an issue. This hobby is not a necessary endeavor, it is a luxury, so from my simplistic view if you want customers make it an enjoyable experience and open your doors. Duh!

I realize that many products can be purchased on-line for cheap. I will not waste a storeowners' time and then buy there and I don't think the majority of audiophiles will do that unless dealers mistreat them. If I don't need an audition I'm going for the best deal. And why shouldn't I? That really isn't the consumers concern anyway, if new product is sold online, then it is a matter which should be addressed to the manufacturer. Find another line. Don't put the customer in the middle. And quit the effing whining!


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Topic - Do audio dealers expect a free ride? - subdud 09:55:59 02/18/07 (48)
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