Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ?

No dealer in Twin Cities sells PSB.
Nor would I sell a brand sold heavily on the internet .
If they did, I might right this second be listening to a pair of
PSB T-3’s as from the reviews they seem like the speaker I’ve always wanted, even though I know my Gallo’s do all that needs to be done .

So, if I go into a dealer more than once I always buy something, if only a used tuner or a 400$ cartridge as I know they are profitable .
Only right to do for someone that has saved me $7,000 on a speaker I’ve never heard .

And interestingly, I can’t stand dealers and find them to be the dial telephones of the new century. But I would never use one for showrooming.

Agree with the ethical posture of not taking what you don't pay for. 

I have thoroughly auditioned almost everything in my system. Often I have bought used and auditioned with great satisfaction other times bought used using a review w/o audition and wasted hundreds. Reviews are only a starting point.  A set of speakers can sound COMPLETELY different given different amplifiers- never mind DACS or preamps! If you skip dealer auditions you may never know how good your system might have sounded. You can also save time and money by avoiding lateral moves. 
If you buy online to save $$ but SKIP dealer auditions, then I think you are fair. The risk is yours. However, what will the future look like?
Disagree that dealers are making money.
I remember when there were many more dealers and it seemed more satisfying then. Remember it's a HOBBY. 
Incredible to read that dealers are making trillions and trillions with extra billions on the side- How is it that so many dealers are closing?? 
WE are forcing dealers to cater to wealthier customers because typical buyers are not showing up. 
Audiophiles, audio enthusiasts, dealers, and manufacturers are generally very nice people. I will be very sad when there are NO dealers in my area.

I think if this thread has shown us anything really good dealers are rare and should be prized. If you find one patronize that dealer and treat him fairly and you will be repaid in good advice and likely less money wasted.

Added value, exactly.....  I purposely mentioned Audio Visual Therapy because they aren't like most dealers......