HiFi Dealer 'Predators'

[bobvfr]

something comes up you have always wanted so you decide to sell your gear to put funds towards the kit you want to buy and with dead lines etc you need to sell fast thats where the dealer come in and take total advantage of us all

I would twist this on it's head, it is you who wanted something and you wanted it so much you were willing to accept the deal.

I really WANT a new amp, have been wanting this amp for many months but I simply can't afford it, so do I:

1 Use a credit card, I can do this with ease with plenty of credit. Like hell I do, I keep a credit card for emergency use only, if I can't afford the amp in the first place, taking out credit is going to make my life worst.

2 Do as you apparently did and sell/PX some older gear. My choice, how much am I willing to accept for the PX, no one forces you, you go into the deal with your eyes open.

3 Use some self control. Yes I "Want" the new amp, but the one I currently use is fine, it may be ugly but it sounds OK, so I can wait until funds improve, or maybe even change my mind and end up getting a better deal later on.

I find self control a good thing.

[Marco]

I would twist this on it's head, it is you who wanted something and you wanted it so much you were willing to accept the deal.

I really WANT a new amp, have been wanting this amp for many months but I simply can't afford it, so do I:

1 Use a credit card, I can do this with ease with plenty of credit. Like hell I do, I keep a credit card for emergency use only, if I can't afford the amp in the first place, taking out credit is going to make my life worst.

2 Do as you apparently did and sell/PX some older gear. My choice, how much am I willing to accept for the PX, no one forces you, you go into the deal with your eyes open.

3 Use some self control. Yes I "Want" the new amp, but the one I currently use is fine, it may be ugly but it sounds OK, so I can wait until funds improve, or maybe even change my mind and end up getting a better deal later on.

I find self control a good thing.

Excellent post!

Marco.

[IHP]

Excellent post!

Marco.

I think we should be kinder on forums.

[Marco]

Kinder in what way, Ian? I prefer just being honest!

And in any case, you know what they say, sometimes you've got to be cruel to be kind...

Marco.

[IHP]

Kinder in what way, Ian? I prefer just being honest!

And in any case, you know what they say, sometimes you've got to be cruel to be kind...

Marco.

I just think the OP, one of us, had a bit of a rant and took a bit of a beating. We all replied and had what we had to say but sometimes forums can be a bit unforgiving, we might say things we wouldn't say face to face for instance. I never like to lose sight of that. Anyhoo, my sentiment was well meaning. Nothing provocative said here, just sometimes forums can forget the human dimension, lack kindness.

[Marco]

I hear what you're saying, and I do understand where you're coming from, but most times honesty is the best policy, as is highlighting the reality of a situation. For all you know, the OP may have listened to the harsh [but well-meaning] advice he's been given and will use it to his advantage in future!

That's likely to have a more positive effect on his life, than any amount of superficial 'head-petting'.

Enjoy your walking holiday!

Marco.

[walpurgis]

we might say things we wouldn't say face to face for instance

Very true. I tend to be more polite and forgiving here. Face to face, I give a blunt opinion.

[Marco]

One can be both blunt *and* polite

Marco.