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Burned out hi fi salesman

Have any of you come across a burned out hi fi salesman? I was at my local dealer the other day and was talking to one of the sales guys. In my opinion he is damaged goods! According to him he has had all the equipment at different times one could imagine. He said that he came to the conclusion that all hi fi components are within 5 % of each other in terms of sound (All things being equal). The fact that he currently does not even OWN a stereo is not a good sign! How can you relate to your customers if you're not even into hi fi yourself? I would advise anyone to ask the sales person they are dealing with questions about his or her preference with repects to the equipment they themselves own. As I say, the gentleman I talked to was non caring, un-involved, bitter, etc... Don't make hi fi choices beased on the "Expert"advise of an individual such as this. The lesson for me? Ask questions about your sales person first........then ask about the various equipment! You'll have fun and make better choices! Cheers,

Nocaster.
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macrojack
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Bravo! Cinematic Systems said it all and said it well. As did several others. Customers come to you to be informed, entertained and encouraged. Few feel any urge to compensate for these ministrations, however. When I was doing the audio sales floor thing, I never lasted more than 2 or 3 years at a time. It's just too taxing and it ruins your hobby for you.
Have you ever wondered about the gynacologist's wife? What the hell must she have to do to get noticed?
macrojack
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Evita,
I've been thinking the same thing but could not figure out how to say it so nicely. Bravo.
macrojack
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Another issue that compromises this industry is the objective of lowest possible price. As a salesman I was approached fairly often by people who seemed more concerned about the size of the discount than the actual object about which they were asking. I don't know how or why it started but I do not see it going away. Do you?
macrojack
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Boa2,
I believe you just demonstrated the distinction between knowledgable and informed. I'm cheered to know you are in the vicinity.
macrojack
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Life is the view from a moving train. Every time you look out the window the scenery has changed. If you ride with your eyes closed like that salesman was doing, you are unaware of the scenery changes. All your perceptions will be based upon your most recent data. I would submit that many of the blue chip audio manufacturers are way out of touch and that the magazines help to keep them that way by rubber stamping praise for every product they introduce whether it is new or not.
There is stagnation at every level.
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