As long as an internet purchase in another state is cheaper because of the sales tax advantage, local dealers will be at a disadvantage. I buy used on Audiogon & e:Bay. I also buy new & used from my local dealers. I know them well enough, they will give me a fair price.
The more time I spend in this hobby, the more I appreciate input & advice from contacts I've made locally. I won't buy a new "big ticket" item from anyone but a local dealer with a storefront. They will give me a price nobody but a grey-market dealer can touch. And I won't buy grey-market.
The more time I spend in this hobby, the more I appreciate input & advice from contacts I've made locally. I won't buy a new "big ticket" item from anyone but a local dealer with a storefront. They will give me a price nobody but a grey-market dealer can touch. And I won't buy grey-market.