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Definition of Local Dealer

Oftentimes in an Audiogon/eBay ad from a dealer, you will see the phrase, "only offered if no local dealer", "support your local dealer", or similar verbage. Question: What constitutes a "local dealer"? One who is located in the same (large) city as you? A city 10 miles away? 50 miles? 200 miles? What is a reasonable distance/travel time? Does each manufacturer have its own definition of "local dealer"? What do y'all think?
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fatparrot
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Arkprof, is that North or South Nowhereville :-)
fatparrot
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Elizabeth, Magnapan has some VERY strict rules for the protection of their dealers. Other manufacturers "football" their product lines [no names!], and many dealers have been hurt by these policies.

Did you call Magnapan DIRECTLY, and ask for a "drop shipment" from them, and the dealer would be paid directly by you. I had this situation with a non-audio item, and that was the solution that turned out to be a "win" situation for the dealer, the manufacturer, and myself!
fatparrot
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Mrtennis, the advantage of a local dealer is that many of the better ones will let you take home a piece of gear to audition in your OWN home system.

If this is not possible, make sure that the particular piece of gear is mated to other equipment in the dealer's system that has a similar audio signature to your own equipment.
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