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 2 responses by dhite71

In the past when I had a local dealer anything that was demo or used, I was able to do like others have mentioned to take home over the weekend. I would never of expected to take a new product home out of the box because then they can’t get retail for it anymore

 

it sounds like this dealer is letting you demo a new piece of equipment so he’s going to take a hit if you don’t like it

 

one of my strategies is to shop the online market from places like Crutchfield, and upscale audio and look for a demo unit because they’ve already discounted it from being new that way if you return it they don’t lose anything

@svenjosh was just speculating on the situation, didn’t mean to imply you were taking advantage 😉

glad you found something and it all worked out

turn the music up!!