I think that Axiom would have to offer lower prices to entice dealers to carry the product. If they had the same prices as the web, what would the return policy be? Who would under right the costs of these returns?
Also, as I am sure most who have followed my posts know, I advocate listening before purchasing. If the return policy was not the same, say better online, I can envision people listening at the dealers, and buying online. This is not a new phenomena, as everyone will seek a better deal. If you spent your time at dealer A, and then found you can get a better deal (on any item or clause in the deal for that item) you naturally will be attracted. While this may not affect low-mod fi dealers who are not equipped to help you make informed choices, those dealers who are in this realm can, will and have suffered.
However, I have yet to find a quality hifi dealer carrying this line.....
