Another audio dealer bites the dust

hi rmssorosk:

if you buy direct, there is usually a home trial period. there are many good products sold on the net bu designers who do not have a dealer network. case in point is decware.

i'm not sure but you can buy oppo from the company, but there may or may not be a 30 day returnmpolicy.

what about nuforce ??

there are other reasons for the demise of some audio dealers.

there are plenty of high end dealers in the nyc metro area. it's about economics. having enough capital to start and sustain an operation, keeping control of inventory. and carrying brands that sell. these are within the control of the audio dealer.

an astute dealer chooses the lines he wishes to carry wisely, and can also get better deals , if he can afford to buy in quantity.

it may also be possible that there are manufacturers who choose to go direct. they compete with audio dealers.

the point is there are many reasons for closing a store.

perhaps, consumers are getting smarter and more are deciding that they do not need to patronize retail establishments.

the very existence of the audiogon marketplace provides an alternative to paying retail.

the importance of audio dealers is probably exaggerated. most hobbyists can acquire the learning they need to make intelligent choices, without seeking dealer advice.

a dealer is a like a car salesman. both try to persuade the consumer to buy.