Hi all,

I'm looking to upgrade for the first time in ten years and I'm
interested in other people's experiences with shopping for these brands
which aren't available on the internet.

I understand that many people prefer shopping at a main dealer.
Personally, I'm always happy to accept the risks and buy direct if I
can get a good price. I think the last big ticket item I bought in a
shop was a VCR in 1997. I'm only countenancing visiting a dealer
because there is no alternative with these brands.

I'm looking to spend about £1600 list price, but find the idea of
paying some arbitrary price set by the manufacturer rather upsetting.
I'd rather pay an arbitrary 10% less.

Has anyone experience of negotiating recently? Are the big dealers such
as Sevenoaks even open to this? I've no interest in haing around and
trying things out, I just want to go in, and agree a price and then be
out with my new hi-fi.

Any thoughts, experiences or flames (if you must) appreciated.

Mark