Are Audio Dealers Missing the Boat?

Hmmm. Where's that list showing which dealers are trustworthy and which are not?

If there were an issue, say between you the seller and me the buyer, and we used your dealer as the intermediary, and the dealer sided with you, should I be shocked? What if your dealer found favor with my side of the story? Would you ever go back to him?

Overall, it sounds like nothing is gained except the dealer's 10% while also having the potential to open up a whole new can of worms.

Not to mention having to carry your 100 lbs. amplifier down to the dealer for him to verify and ship for say $500. When it would be so much easier to have FedEx pick it up at your home for say $75.

I don't see the good ship lollipop leaving port any time soon here.

-IMO

Inna, you bring up some good points. But to take it one step further, if one has found such a dealer, then wouldn't it make sense for the dealer to simply buy the product from the seller or for the buyer, thus removing seller/buyer from any further hassle?

I mean wouldn't this also be a clear indication of the dealer's confidence in the transaction?

For 20%, the dealer should be volunteering this buyout program. Because, ultimately, I believe that is the security the seller and buyer are really looking for. Otherwise, exactly what is the dealer really offering to earn that rather large 20 percent?

I'm all for value-added services for a fee even, if the fee is a bit higher than anticipated. But I kinda' cringe at giving monies just for smoke and mirrors. Or as one political commentator calls it, "Symbolism over substance!"

In addition, I would think that a dealer participating in such endeavors who buys outright from the seller/for the buyer is an excellent demonstration of the dealer's reputation.

-IMO