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Is this rude?

I'm looking to buy the best speakers I can, used, for around $2000. I'm looking at JM Lab Electra 906 or 926, Joseph Audio Rm7si mkII's, and possibly Sonus Faber if I can find a great deal. The only way for me to hear these speakers is to go into high end audio stores and essentially pretend to be interested, already knowing that I won't be buying from them. Is that rude? I just don't see any other way to make an educated decision...

Also, does anyone have any reccomendations as to other brands to check out? I'd prefer floorstanders (the room is about 17 x 13), but I'd be willing to consider large monitors as well.

Thanks!
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usblues
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If you walk out feeling better than when you walked in,you probably did/said the right thing,Bob
slappy
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Thats a great way of looking at it bob
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chrisvh
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When in doubt, put yourself in the other person's shoes. If YOU were the dealer and had someone intentionally wasting your time, how would you feel about it? At the very least, you should at least be up-front and OFFER to pay this dealer for the SERVICE of allowing you to audition. Even if it's only $10 or $20, you're at least showing good faith. In all likelihood, the dealer will:

a) kick your butt out on the spot
b) Say it's "no problem", refuse to take your money, and hope they can start a RELATIONSHIP with you so you may consider purchasing other products from them...

Just my humble opinion...
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slaufer
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Eddaytona and Vinylphile:

Thank you for your clarifications and thoughtful posts.

Shalom.
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tabl10s
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I have a friend who is a BAT dealer. I bought a used 75' at this site. I made up for indiscretion by purchasing an Aesthetix Calypso and receiving $900 off the list price(I did'nt even know that he carried the line!). Support your local dealer...unless they're snobbish.
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