Another audio dealer bites the dust

Minor1, You are still suppose to pay your taxes to your city/state/county when you purchase something online. When you buy something from out of state online they not charge you tax because you are suppose to send the money in yourself. No most do not do this, but it is tax evasion. As for the stores going under, you can blame the high price points for things that have no reason to be marked that high. Look at Wilson Alexandria, I am fairly positive that it costs wilson less overhead to build his speakers than to build my home. This can be aimed at cables, electronics....If the only way people can receive the worth of a product is to buy it online or used thats what they will do.

Harri009: I actually laughed when I read your post. I agree with your assessment of the Wilson Speakers. Wow! However I stay firmly rooted to my believe that an object, house, piece of equipment, car, etc. is worth what a person is willing to pay for it. Wilson did a calculation and discovered that there are potential customers willing to pay stupidly high amounts for their products. Same for Boulder and others. I'm not a big fan of Wilson products, however, that does not mean they are quality products. But, I know that manufacturers pressure dealers into carrying not only their mid priced products but their ultra high priced products also. I'm not sure of the financing situation with dealers, in that do they have to pay all the costs up-front or finance or short term lease from the manufacturer? interesting. but, the out-of-pocket costs, overheads, etc. how long the product sits in the show room before it is sold all factor into this business. Also, really important is how much mark up the dealer is either forced to add to the product's price or what they just simply do themselves. I've noticed over the decades my favorite store go from high end products only to mid fi/low high end products and high end products and then add home theater products (both high end and mid fi/low high end) just to stay in business. but to stay in business, unless the product's price is set at the factory and can't be changed, the dealer must be willing to dance a little on the price.

interesting.

enjoy

I meant to write " that does not mean that they are not quality products" Sorry Wilson.

the importance of audio dealers is probably exaggerated. most hobbyists can acquire the learning they need to make intelligent choices, without seeking dealer advice.

a dealer is a like a car salesman. both try to persuade the consumer to buy.

Markpao , Alberta Canada .

Having quality local dealers is very important to me , as I can bring home all the gear i want , to try in my own system without cost . I can't imagine buying gear any other way . Buying off the net to get a good price is fine but your shooting in the dark if you believe in system synergy , or even personal preference for that matter .