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restocking fees

More high end manufacturers are selling direct and offering home auditions, and many are charging restocking fees of up to 20%. I absolutely respect the right of any manufacturer to charge whatever he sees fit. It's expensive to have product in the field, and companies want to discourage tire kickers, but I see no reason to risk paying a restocking fee when the market offers me so many other choices. Do restocking fees discourage you from trying a product, or is the risk worth taking.
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onhwy61
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The whole point of a restocking fee is to discourage the non-serious buyer.
As with virtually anything, the amount is negotiable. If you've done you
homework and you're serious restocking fee aren't a barrier.

Restock, great post.
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onhwy61
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From the responses to this post it's apparent that many audiophiles are shoppers as opposed to buyers. In the cold, uncaring dollar oriented world of sales shoppers are seen as a waste of time.
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