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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?
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georgehifi
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The seller has a retail store for high 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.


Ludicrous, tell him to ***** his amps where to sun don't *****.

Cheers George 
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georgehifi
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We need to be compensated. Simple as that. Hope this makes this clear.
What a crock of ****, wait till he gets there, if he seems legit (a good salesman can tell).
Then set the amps up on a system that’s all ready up and running.
 Charging to do this is doesn't do your credibility any favors.

Cheers George
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