Why does it take so long to get stuff?
So I ordered some speakers from my hifi dealer - $4500 ProAC’s. I was told they would be 3-5 weeks for delivery. Now I love the audio store and value the dealer network but in this day and age why does anything take 5 weeks. I went with the ProAc due to the dealer support etc but an alternative was a Buchardt speaker.
Buchardt was $2500, gets great reviews, and arrives in 1-4 days anywhere in the world.
In the UK the ProAC speakers are, in todays Exchange rates, roughly $3300. Now I don’t mind the mark up (but it’s a lot). Now assuming the dealer has them in stock why can’t they direct ship to me, or the store in 48 hours. I think it’s time the traditional manufacturers started adopting this style of approach - everyone in the chain can still get their mark up - but customers who be able to get what they want quicker.
This delay is just making me question my purchase — I guess I’m too impatient but it’s the reality of commerce these days.
@ghdprentice i guess I’d expect the distributors to take on that risk until a direct ship model could work. I am going to suggest to my store to do a hifi day where it’s all about teaching.
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@bluorion - I’m pretty sure someone is about to jump in here and say blue sounds better as it reflects electromagnetic signals better :). I’ve been struggling not to go and buy speakers I can get now :) |
@kiwiscott LOL! So true---but maybe the orange faceplate gives a warmer sound. |
@bluorion 😂 that’s so funny! |
@kiwiscott I like your attitude and welcome to the forums! |
