@viridian
I may have a different interpretation of Showrooming than you. I think it’s the act of gathering information at a B&M location with NO intent to purchase. I think my experience was quite different. I was committed to purchasing a specific item that day and I did so. The fact that, that store was not willing to sell below MSRP was their decision. So, I shopped elsewhere and made the purchase that day.
Funny, I came across a post you made earlier today, in regards to a fellow’s custom amp order not being fulfilled…
“LOL, you are supposed to be a business person. No one talks you into anything; you make a conscious decision to either accept, or reject, an offer, just as all of us in business do.
And, as clients, we don’t really care what your margins are. We make the same decision you do, we either buy a product because it fills a need and we see it as a value, or we don’t. This is independent of your profit margin.
I bet that there are some excellent business classes at your local community college. You might avail yourself of their knowledge before posting again.”
So, I don’t think an educated consumer is stealing, if they negotiate with a retailer who is unwilling to be price competitive.