Fee for home audition


I am in the market for a music server/streamer. I was discussing with one of the authorized dealers for a streamer. He had a demo unit and was willing to bring to my home for an hour and let me try. He is located around 10-15 minutes from my home. He wants to charge 5% for home demo. Is this the industry standard? I am not meaning to disparage anyone so not going to name the dealer. I am just trying to see what the standard practice is. 

svenjosh

Showing 1 response by badgerdms

Find another dealer.  There are lots of other options out there.  Before I bought an integrated from Linear Tube Audio, I tested all three of their integrated amps in my house, with no charge or deposit.  Same with a Naim Uniti Atom, HiFi Rose 150b, Merason DAC1, Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme, Ideon Iyazi, NAD M33, Technics SU-R1000, and Matrix Audio M2--which represent four different dealers and none of whom charged for an in-house audition.  When all else fails you can pay for the unit with an online vendor and take advantage of their 30 or 60-day return period.  Audio Advice and Crutchfield are two who do it with no hassle returns.

Dump Mr. 5%.