There are some rules to follow, I believe. Mainly don't ask for a demo of something you intend to buy elsewhere. I go to 2 or 3 stores or have in the last few years, who are interested in HiFi and me, put on local small shows etc. They won't get a sale first time, but I respond to their enthusiasm and interest.
I bought an Arc Reference 75 from one last year and have just ordered a Grounding product from another. We had been in E-mail correspondence on this and that, teaks etc and he volunteered that he though this product would work well, he sent me it, no cash deposit, it did work well and I bought it.
This is a luxury not life basics business, sometimes you have to show interest and for want of a better word, develop a customers interest. I respond to that and they get a sale. Most of these guys are sitting around all day waiting for a customer, they need to get out there and develop an interest from customers with small shows, music or cinema evenings etc
I bought an Arc Reference 75 from one last year and have just ordered a Grounding product from another. We had been in E-mail correspondence on this and that, teaks etc and he volunteered that he though this product would work well, he sent me it, no cash deposit, it did work well and I bought it.
This is a luxury not life basics business, sometimes you have to show interest and for want of a better word, develop a customers interest. I respond to that and they get a sale. Most of these guys are sitting around all day waiting for a customer, they need to get out there and develop an interest from customers with small shows, music or cinema evenings etc