Started out buying and selling in small town, buying gear from the "warehouses"(Illinois Audio, 37th ST. Audio etc)and reselling. Went to work for Scott Sound Center in Memphis Tn a low to mid fi to occasional hifi(we had Superscope, Pioneer Centrex, and AR LST's, and had guys that would sell you that system, go figure) during the big audio boom of the mid 70's, CMC Stereo hired me from them(a huge mistake on my behalf)and moved me to Dallas, they and I both went bust just a little bit later. Everybody lost track of the sound and became more concerned wiht the money. Great experiences all though, and learned so much and met a lot of great people. Just bought some gear from one of the guys I worked with back then, big ole deja vu there. Actually just got back into it for myself, and its still very much a joy to be involved in, especially when you don't have to worry about how much money is being made for someone else.
How many of us have worked in audio stores?
Just wondering how many of us have actually earned a living working in audio stores at some point in our lives...
To start, I used to work in Stereo Warehouse of PR in 1982-83 when I was 20 years old. The stores owners were concert promoters, so it was a triple play in which I was exposed to show business and record sales, too.
I also worked in Gallager TV in upstate NY back in 1988-89. The owner is a TV freak and a competent salesman Circuit City and Best Buy haven't been able to knock down.
Anyone else?
To start, I used to work in Stereo Warehouse of PR in 1982-83 when I was 20 years old. The stores owners were concert promoters, so it was a triple play in which I was exposed to show business and record sales, too.
I also worked in Gallager TV in upstate NY back in 1988-89. The owner is a TV freak and a competent salesman Circuit City and Best Buy haven't been able to knock down.
Anyone else?