Fpeel, very good post. I regret our negative exchanges before...at least for now, muh hah hah! One thing: "vote with your feet"? Forgive my ignorance, is that like stomping out of the place, or merely "walking to" the place that deserves your business?
Any high-end dealers care to respond?
In ten years I have purchased goods from many high-end stores in three different states, and I would say that my good experiences equal the number of bad experiences. I never know from one visit to the next at my favorite stores if I'll leave excited about a purchase or cursing about a rude salesperson. Why are high end salespeople so fickle? Is it a reflection upon the owners or the industry? Is it the customers? Should I contact the owners and relate my experience?