Let me answer in behalf of my friend (Richard of toys for the audio boys). For the longest time i have been consigning items with his shop, never had i encountered such problems with him. To think my items are not on the cheap side. Why do i consign my items w/ him? Because i still have control on my items if ever an offer comes up for my stuff. Richard takes time to inform me and whatever decision i make, he respects it. That is why im very confident to recommend him to some of my friends who consigned their items there and so far none have complained w/ regards to their transactions w/ Richard after he was able to sell them.
Since the poster already named the shop and the owner, i would like to request the poster to identify the mentioned owner of the Trodt pre-amp. Because Richards name and shop is being put in a bad light, his accusations are misleading, misinterpreting and malicious. There are two sides in every story and hearsays are not all true. W/c the poster claim he have been hearing. Thus he is not present during the said transaction.
I just want to clarify to everybody to keep an open mind. Always remember that individual items are sold differently. Some will be sold quick others may not be. Brand is an important selling factor. Non moving items are not Richards fault. Whenever a buyer comes to a shop, it is always sure he already knows what he wants to buy. But still Richard tries to suggest and persuade buyers to offer various items. And if there are no offers for a consigned item, Richard always consults the owner if he wants other options like swapping or lay away. With such effort on Richard's part, is it wrong if he puts a little extra on the asking price of the consigned item? After all its his store, he pays the rent, pays for the dues. And in consigning we get a free exposure to a multitude of buyer that comes to his store everyday and no consigning fee is being charged to the owner of the item. Even if the item sits in his rack for a long time, occupying valuable space that he can use for his own item.
It is the responsibility of the owner of the consigned item, to keep track of his gears. This is what i have been doing for 8years now. And no such incident had ever happened between our transactions.
And these are not all hearsay, only facts.