On line Hi-Fi stuff buying.

[Odyno]

What do you buy on line and what would you buy only from brick and mortar store?

 

[mep]

Well, since they only sell bricks and mortar, I guess I would buy bricks and mortar.

 

[Odyno]

Good one!
But seriously, how far would you go buying online?

 

[Steve Williams]

I believe that this is where customer feedback and rating are paramount otherwise use PayPal and always remember "caveat emptor"

 

[mep]

Actually, I don't think there are any limits for what people purchase on line. Why, some people even purchase their wives on line.

 

[Odyno]

some people even purchase their wives on line.

Like EBay mention some time Returns: Not accepted

 

[mep]

There is a heavy re-stocking fee.

 

[DaveyF]

Well, since they only sell bricks and mortar, I guess I would buy bricks and mortar.

Mark, was that really necessary?

Odyno, your question is a good one and I hope you will get other more appropriate answers.

Personally, I tend to acquire gear from brick and mortar dealers IF they give me the service that I want and have the piece in question that I am seeking. For online, I will buy gear that is unavailable locally and I will also acquire software online ( vinyl, CD's etc).

 

[mep]

Lighten up Davey, it was a joke. Where’s your sense of humor? I buy most everything on line because I have no local dealers. People’s reputations/feedback mean everything to me when it comes time to pull the trigger.

 

[Odyno]

Would you buy cartridge, tonearm and even phonostage online?

 

[Odyno]

There is a heavy re-stocking fee.

Specially with exotic importation......

 

[DaveyF]

Mark,for some unknown reason, I felt that your remark was very sardonic. Luckily, the OP saw it otherwise.
Do you see where I am coming from?

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

I prefer to buy gear from local B&M's, as being able to get something serviced quickly is important, should the need arise. Also, I'm a huge proponant of supporting my community and always have been. Luckily for me, we still have a good dozen hi-end audio dealers in town, so I have a number of options. The same goes for media purchases, although I do buy some content online.

 

[Odyno]

I also believe in supporting local business.
As far as software, the choice is very limited unless you live near big center

 

[FrantzM]

well, since they only sell bricks and mortar, i guess i would buy bricks and mortar.

Mep you are one of a kind

 

[Odyno]

Do brick and mortar have different cartridge and tonearm on demo in your area?

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

Do brick and mortar have different cartridge and tonearm on demo in your area?

In my area yes. There are probably around 6 dealers that still do a strong business in analog, with the others graviting more and more into HT installs.

 

[Odyno]

Southern Ontario is great for vinyl enthusiasm!

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

Southern Ontario is great for vinyl enthusiasm!

Yep...it sure is!

 

[vinylphilemag]

Southern Ontario is great for vinyl enthusiasm!

Montreal isn't so bad either! Check out Filtronique or Coup de Foudre.