What are some good things to do when going to an audition

@mofojo 

20% is not out of the ballpark at all and even more sometimes. I would start with something like 30% and get down to an agreement from there. Why would audio equipment be different from buying a car, house or anything else?

This model will make the dealer go broke unless you're shopping at BestBuy or Costco. 

At the retail level, high-end audio doesn't have the margins jewelry or furniture does: 500% vs 40% give or take.

And new car margins are even slimmer. The money is in the maintenance. 

As for houses, in desirable markets buyers are often paying over asking price. 

• Don't take anything food/drink-wise into the shop. 
• Don't audition anything you are not willing to purchase
• Unless they are jerks, don't use them and then buy elsewhere
• If sales tax is in play, see if cash can a) get rid of sales tax and b) get you another 3% off vs a CC

@hilde45 

This is not something I can agree with.

I said: Don't audition anything you are not willing to purchase.

Not the best choice of words, please allow me to re-phrase/explain: I meant price range. It's so easy to get a broad sense of what is appealing from a personal cost / benefit analysis before going in. Then look around, ask some questions, and make an appointment to come back and dive deeper.

If it goes well, make a deal.