I think the dealer's business model is not "sound".
If the store is open, his time, like his inventory carrying costs, is simply overhead.
The biggest draw for a bricks and mortar store is to hear equipment and share info with supposedly knowledgeable people.
Given that a high end audio store does not have customer traffic like a discount or grocery store, you would think the owner would want to get people in and listening.
Combine that concept with an extensive used inventory and a bricks and mortar store can make it.
My guy even lets me take used pieces home for audition, at no charge.
Dsper
If the store is open, his time, like his inventory carrying costs, is simply overhead.
The biggest draw for a bricks and mortar store is to hear equipment and share info with supposedly knowledgeable people.
Given that a high end audio store does not have customer traffic like a discount or grocery store, you would think the owner would want to get people in and listening.
Combine that concept with an extensive used inventory and a bricks and mortar store can make it.
My guy even lets me take used pieces home for audition, at no charge.
Dsper