As the world of high end audio shrinks - so do the dealers that can demo a product. I don't mind uplift when there is good product support and advice - along with demos. Theres a lot of risk in audio these days and at the top end i guess businesses taking big risks on products that don't sell in high numbers justifies a greater uplift. There's an awful lot of manufacturers and dealers who really are not making much money at all - in fact it is a labour of love and in many cases a side job. it's no wonder that many shops and importers have shut up shop and closed down. Maybe they have to work harder for their money now and expect lower profits, but that might not be financially feasible. Think about it - import - duties - stock - premises - staff even before a sale...
I owned my own law firm for a short time and sold it within a pretty short time as people thought to shop for law on the web and through the odd internet search - whilst the law society did not clamp down on charlatan lawyers. You pay your money and take your choice.
I try to buy new goods from dealers - that's just me.
I owned my own law firm for a short time and sold it within a pretty short time as people thought to shop for law on the web and through the odd internet search - whilst the law society did not clamp down on charlatan lawyers. You pay your money and take your choice.
I try to buy new goods from dealers - that's just me.