Some of these audio stores are boutiques. I think if you are considering a charge to listen, you probably should go to an appointment only business. That way, you can filter out people that are tire kickers and deal mostly with buyers by asking the right questions when setting the appointment.
if that’s not the type of dealer you are, then you are best to take the good with the bad. Unfortunately, we have a bunch selfish people in the world who will take advantage of someone, if they can. That is part of your business model.
My philosophy is to plan on buying from the dealer if I plan on using their resources for evaluation/listening. I also do not expect a discount when I do. If I expect a discount, then, I’m not going to use someone resources unless I talk about it upfront.
Now, if you do an in-home setup, I think it’s reasonable to state your charges upfront.
if that’s not the type of dealer you are, then you are best to take the good with the bad. Unfortunately, we have a bunch selfish people in the world who will take advantage of someone, if they can. That is part of your business model.
My philosophy is to plan on buying from the dealer if I plan on using their resources for evaluation/listening. I also do not expect a discount when I do. If I expect a discount, then, I’m not going to use someone resources unless I talk about it upfront.
Now, if you do an in-home setup, I think it’s reasonable to state your charges upfront.