WhakPak Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I've given plenty on B&M HiFi stores an opportunity to sell me something...none have succeeded at selling me anything. In my experience they are their own worst enemy. Should any cease trading due to whatever is regrettable, but of little concern to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob JC Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Yeh I agree that the level of service in Hi-Fi shops is generally shabby (I'm in brisbane) I went to one last week and decided I wanted to buy something (was thinking a lp as they have some in stock), just so I can support a store that sells stuff I'm interested in. Well I wasn't even acknowledged so I didn't buy anything. Makes me want to open a shop myself Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmockolovitch Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 On 01/01/2017 at 5:58 PM, Paul56 said: Earlier this year I purchased a Primaluna Dialogue Premium Preamplfier from Trevor . "Take it home for a month and bring it back if you are not happy " . No one can complain about that level of service . I bought one as well 2 years ago! LOL! We should have a 'We bought bargain PrimaLuna Apps off Trevor Lees club'!.. I had a weird intermittent problem with mine where the Volume pot would'nt respond to the remote, I took it to to Encel who checked it out and didn't find a problem, in the end Herman VanDen Dungeon offered to fix it LOL! I also got my Opp BDP off him. I'm a bit bummed he's gone down the toilet I was ready to get a Ken Bruce-has-gone-mad bargain for one of those new fandangled UDP Oppo players..!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magical Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Since the death of his parents who have always owned the properties he pretended was his, he inherited the premisise(multiple his folk were rich & carried him all his life, he lived with with his parents till over 60) therefore never needed to make a living. Good know what crap he's telling people now. Ive know him more than 40 years and worked with him to try to make his "business" profitable. Couldn't be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 On 10 January 2017 at 10:49 AM, Kazz said: Try being a woman and walking into some hifi stores, you either get totally ignored or spoken to in completely condescending, patronizing tones. As Al said at least in Melbourne there are enough good b&m stores that I don't have to ever go into the other ones again, I have a couple of go to stores because I'm well looked after and not treated as a second class citizen, and they'll continue to get my money. Aargh this does. My ****** head in -I've seen this in cars and motorcycles sales industry and I can (sort of) feel your pain. Frustrating and stupid , mind you I've had a Honda salesman ask when I was going to get a real bike when I had a Kawasaki. Here in perth , hifi shops can't afford to be too "awkward". The 2 shops here that had "personalities" as owners have long gone. I often pop into fav shops , say hello to salespeople and kick tyres. Quite often kick tyres has turned into buy something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Elliott Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 2 hours ago, magical said: Since the death of his parents who have always owned the properties he pretended was his, he inherited the premisise(multiple his folk were rich & carried him all his life, he lived with with his parents till over 60) therefore never needed to make a living. Good know what crap he's telling people now. Ive know him more than 40 years and worked with him to try to make his "business" profitable. Couldn't be done. Always came across as "an indulged child." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_W Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 1 hour ago, cafe67 said: Here in perth , hifi shops can't afford to be too "awkward". The 2 shops here that had "personalities" as owners have long gone. I often pop into fav shops , say hello to salespeople and kick tyres. Quite often kick tyres has turned into buy something. One shop was in Hay St, Subiaco ... and the other shop was on Stirling Highway, Claremont? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Keith_W said: One shop was in Hay St, Subiaco ... and the other shop was on Stirling Highway, Claremont? Correct , tho actually both business still operate now out of their respective homes. One still selling stuff and the other making stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussievintage Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 On 28/01/2017 at 10:16 PM, Rob JC said: Yeh I agree that the level of service in Hi-Fi shops is generally shabby (I'm in brisbane) I went to one last week and decided I wanted to buy something (was thinking a lp as they have some in stock), just so I can support a store that sells stuff I'm interested in. Well I wasn't even acknowledged so I didn't buy anything. Makes me want to open a shop myself Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk There is one in Brisbane where I will never go again. He defines the term 'cranky old bastard' for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbyj Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 It looks like Trevor Lees Audio has opened a shop in Hawthorn, near the Glenferrie Station. Herby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted March 23, 2018 Volunteer Share Posted March 23, 2018 32 minutes ago, Herbyj said: It looks like Trevor Lees Audio has opened a shop in Hawthorn, near the Glenferrie Station. Herby wow! Can't find anything online. Is there a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbyj Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Trevor Lees Audio Website Directions 3.37 Google reviews Audio visual equipment supplier in Hawthorn, Victoria Address: 672 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122 Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM Phone: 0400 307 489 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted March 23, 2018 Volunteer Share Posted March 23, 2018 39 minutes ago, Herbyj said: Trevor Lees Audio Website Directions 3.37 Google reviews Audio visual equipment supplier in Hawthorn, Victoria Address: 672 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122 Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM Phone: 0400 307 489 Website has a different address Our show room is located at: 10 Cotham Rd Kew, Victoria, 3101 Ph: 9853 2522 I need to know which one is correct so I know where to avoid going 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubularbells Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 About Us One of Melbourne's longest running enthusiast HiFi shops, Trevor Lees Audio continues to offer a unique experience and a wide range of specialist audio products. .......Highlighted for truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronal Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Give the guy a break! He must be about 70 now. How many of you want to be working at that age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 18 minutes ago, bronal said: Give the guy a break! He must be about 70 now. How many of you want to be working at that age? I'd say early 60's actually. But I plan to work until I can no more, at least part time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted March 23, 2018 Volunteer Share Posted March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, blybo said: I'd say early 60's actually. But I plan to work until I can no more, at least part time. I plan to work well beyond the point where I've become a grumpy old curmudgeon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_W Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: I plan to work well beyond the point where I've become a grumpy old curmudgeon You've reached that stage already 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted March 23, 2018 Volunteer Share Posted March 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Keith_W said: You've reached that stage already I'll take that as a compliment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 5 hours ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: I plan to work well beyond the point where I've become a grumpy old curmudgeon Get off my lawn ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittaku Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 What a strange world, I hadn't heard the name Trevor Lees in probably 20 years since I last bought hifi gear off him till I saw this thread get bumped recently and suddenly Trevor also posts on one of the facebook pages I follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_mike Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 On 23/03/2018 at 2:01 PM, bronal said: Give the guy a break! He must be about 70 now. How many of you want to be working at that age? I'm pushing 60 and seriously considering a diploma for a change in "careers". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbo Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 1 hour ago, t_mike said: I'm pushing 60 and seriously considering a diploma for a change in "careers". I'm mid 60's. Hopefully next week I start volunteer work with dementia patients. 6-10 hours a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guru Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Wimbo said: I'm mid 60's. Hopefully next week I start volunteer work with dementia patients. 6-10 hours a week. You’ve worked in the HiFi industry, you’re half way qualified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_mike Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, Wimbo said: I'm mid 60's. Hopefully next week I start volunteer work with dementia patients. 6-10 hours a week. You'll probably understand them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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