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daleb · 08-29-2005, 10:20 PM

Whether you buy online or in the store, it's all a matter of doing your homework.
No research, then you gamble. I've heard enough stories about folks screwed in showrooms as on the internet. And just as many success stories.
I would always look to support my local businesses first. I was riding the fence. Bought mine at an excellent retailer, but out of town.
I agreed to drop by the warehouse so they could get it in my SUV, and drive it home 150 miles. After I pointed out to the dealer I could go with a local store, or get white glove shipping if I bought it on the internet, he gave me an offer I could not refuse. (I'm sure being a prior customer helped also.)
Everybody has to work their own deal.

08-29-2005, 10:20 PM	#105
daleb High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 7,351	Whether you buy online or in the store, it's all a matter of doing your homework. No research, then you gamble. I've heard enough stories about folks screwed in showrooms as on the internet. And just as many success stories. I would always look to support my local businesses first. I was riding the fence. Bought mine at an excellent retailer, but out of town. I agreed to drop by the warehouse so they could get it in my SUV, and drive it home 150 miles. After I pointed out to the dealer I could go with a local store, or get white glove shipping if I bought it on the internet, he gave me an offer I could not refuse. (I'm sure being a prior customer helped also.) Everybody has to work their own deal. __________________ Samsung PN50A650 plasma, Arcam AVR350, Dali Ikon6 (Vokal2&OnWalls), Outlaw Audio LFM-1EX sub, Anti-Mode 8033B, Oppo Digital BDP-83, Polk XM Tuner, Furman Elite power conditioner