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Charging A Fee To Demo An Amplifier In A Brick & Mortar Store

I Saw a pair of pre-owned tube monoblocs for sale on an onlline forum for around $17k.
The seller has a retail store for hiigh end audio. The seller mentioned that there will be an up-front fee for the demo if a prospect comes to the store the amps are not purchased. The demo fee may also be used for credit towards any purchase in the store.

This is the first time I’ve ever heard of this. Is this now a common occurance in high end audio stores? I sent a note to the seller asking what the demo fee amount was....two weeks and I didn’t get a response.

Does anyone know what amount of fees are charged for a demo?
mitch4t

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firstgrowth
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I'm in sales.  I would love to be compensated every time I pitch a client but it doesn't work that way.  Sometimes I spend months courting new business and end up with a donut.  The point is I have made a choice and this is the process in the business I have chosen.  I went into it with my eyes wide open and accept the fact that sometimes I will spend time that I will not be paid for.  

If I ever walked into a shop and was told I'd have to pay for a demo I'd be deeply offended and NEVER spend a dime with those people at any point in the future.  Just my 2c.
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