How many dealers do you use?

Sorry but I see a bleak future for small, high service, stereo focused dealers.

None, haven't for many years. 

One...Taylor at Goldprint Audio. He is great to deal with, not pushy, he's knowledgable, does setups in his home office (when it's safe), has driven miles to meet me to deliver an item (we are ~75 miles apart). I have a more local audio dealer who I shall not mention who is miserable to deal with, so I stopped in 2008.

There are so many brands that you can only buy through a dealer unless you're buying used (often without a transferable warranty).  Are all of y'all just sticking to the direct selling manufacturers and the Music Direct's of the world?  I do sometimes buy direct from the distributer when there is a product with no dealer in my state (eg Kuzma).  I'm kind of disturbed by the anti-dealer sentiment I'm reading above, suggesting there is no value to use them. I get great advice from them, I get loaners for free if my gear ever needs service, and I get nice discounts for regularly sending business their way - show me the last time Music Direct or Crutchfield sent you a loaner.

There’s several dealers around PDX and they’ve all been in business for years. I do most of my business with two, one of which sells mainly used gear. This past year their businesses have done better than ever. They both have treated me well over the years which keeps me coming back—for gear, amusement and advice. I support and appreciate them.