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Negotiate good price

I went to a dealer last week and listen to some really sweet pieces.  I was ready to throw down some coin but am confused about the dealers approach.  He comes in the room and says how is everyhting.  I say it is amazing this is just the sound I am looking for.  He says okay and leaves.  Comes back in 10 minutes and I am ready for hardball.  I sit back with my hands above my head in an inviting posture and say- can you beat prices that I see on Audiogon?  He says he will be right back- great i think he knows- I know my stuff.  Another guy comes in and says he needs to use the room for a client.  I say where is the other guy and he says he's on the phone.  So I wait in the lobby for 20 minutes and don't see anyone. I left my name on a paper and put it on the desk and ask him to call me with the best he can do on the system because I can buy some of it on AUdiomart.  I asked my wife and she thinks that's too hardball- maybe i should have lied and said I'm shopping around for best price.
Any info on how to speed pitch softballs?   
tubebuffer

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dill
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You are a tire kicker, using his facility for demoing gear that he has purchased, setup in a paid for venue that employs people. In your mind, did you include shipping costs to the prices you see on AudiogoN? Remember, he has already paid the shipping to his store. So, what stuff do you know? He now knows where you are coming from and doesn't want to deal with you.

" maybe i should have lied and said I'm shopping around for best price."
But that is what you are doing and your actions bear that out. 
dill
2,556 posts
 
The OP was interested in the complete system. A more proper approach would be to ask if a system discount would be available without mentioning AudiogoN or AudioMart. With his answer you could have said that I will talk it over with my wife and get back to you. Do some quick research on the components you want and how much it will cost to get them all to your home using AudiogoN & AudioMart. You might find that having a local dealer is a better investment in the long run, as if something goes wrong you have recourse.
dill
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When and if you back to your dealer, you may truly find that Magnapan speakers can be driven by tubes and that there are many that are doing just that. 
dill
2,556 posts
 
Just lay the Maggies on their sides so she can see you, however she might suggest you put them back up straight sooner than you think.
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