Do Dealers think it is sinful..........

thank you all for your contributions to this thread. i just want to clarify my position on my post. i understand that a dealer should be able to earn every penny for the productr he sells. however, i have a hard time paying full price for a high ticket item (8k+) when there is no service rendered. by the way, mac stuff is reasonably priced and the support is generally great in my area. i have no problem there. here is an example of my frustration: my dad and i go to classe dealer. i tell him that i am interested in the omega line of products. the sales manager can tell me nothing about the omega line. he has never heard the pre or the amp. he doesnt even stock any of classe's newer amps. yet he expects me to write the check as if he does. where's the service? there is a better classe dealer about 60 miles away. i told him i had been there to just look at that beast of an amp. i never discussed price or discounts there. i just stopped in once or twice during the course of my business. the dealer in my town told me to go to the dealer 60 miles away since they had allowed me to view the amp on display. he let a $27k sale walk right out the door. i'm befuddled and cofused and a little upset. oh well.

clarification: stock = display. thanks.

to awdeeofyle: thank you for your response. 75% of your response i agree with. please understand my buying process. the sequence is as follows:discover product, research product, locate reviews if available, find dealer IF SERIOUS. my goal is to build the finest playback system i can afford. i am looking for good product and good value. mcintosh products fit this bill. their products HOLD THEIR VALUE and the dealers buyback product as old as 30 years old. other good brands are fine also . i am considering others as well. but try to trade up other brands with the same dealer, its not often the case that he can give you even 50% of retail even a year later. OUCH!! All i ask, is that the retailer be reasonable enough give the CLIENT a break. personally, i dont mind the dealer making money, its business. but reatil prices w/ no service, no display for the unit i want, no in home demo, and only an in store credit if i dont like it to me is rediculous. i would never treat my potential clients for life this way.

hello rosebud, this is avnut. i posted a thread on audiogon about dealers and discounts. you mentioned to another poster,3chihuahuas, that he could give you a "want list" if he was prepared to pony up the cash asap. i wondered if you could extend that invitation to me? i am in the market but wont buy until after i return from ces in vegas. the brands i am looking into are classe,mbl,and dodson, transparent and cardas. please let me know. thanks again. harold