Herbyj Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I was driving past Trevor Lees Audio in Kew and see that the shop is for sale with vacant possession. Seems to be a trend with brick and mortar operators. Does anyone know whether they are moving or closing? Herby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubularbells Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Wow haven't heard anything but I believe they own the building. In fact one of the brothers lives upstairs (or at least used to) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 wow ... that said they have moved before .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted September 11, 2016 Volunteer Share Posted September 11, 2016 8 minutes ago, al said: wow ... that said they have moved before .... Really? they've been in that spot for as long as I can remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aasza Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 They're still very much active on eBay, maybe going online sales only ? http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/christophersaudiophilestore/m.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 The property is worth a fortune and developers are looking to buy up the whole block to build multi story. Hifi stores will continue to go into industrial areas or cheap rental space, they are destinations don't need passing foot trafficSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 5 hours ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: Really? they've been in that spot for as long as I can remember this is where they once used to be ..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thathifiguy Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 5 hours ago, aasza said: They're still very much active on eBay, maybe going online sales only ? http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/christophersaudiophilestore/m.html Doubtful, most suppliers require a shopfront for potential buyers to at least see/demo products before they will supply a retailer with any goods, particularly anything beyond the entry level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Le Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I love that shop. Got my tube amp from there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsWiskas Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 But heck it was pretty disorganised and a little frustrating to look around with all of the clutter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyqaz Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I bought a turntable at a very good price of Trevor a while back. Would be a shame to see it closed down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofeline Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Nothing is mentioned on their website. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skies2clear Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Yeah, Trevor's Funnyfarm Audio. Lots of fond memories there. Without fail he would always tell me Adelaide was proof Tasmanians could swim. I would always remind him Melbourne was by far the shortest swim. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 If you feel like investing in realestate... http://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-vic-kew-502092766 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel459 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Closing Down sale, anyone been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_mike Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 On Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 0:33 PM, cram said: If you feel like investing in realestate... http://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-vic-kew-502092766 Already sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvuka2013 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I was in Trevor's store just before Xmas Site has been sold, he is moving all his gear to a new store in the Malvern/Armadale area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel459 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 1 hour ago, t_mike said: Already sold. Not the goods inside, he is having a closing down sale I was wondering if anyone has been to see if there are any bargains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_mike Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 He has been selling off a lot of stuff on ebay for quite some time. Not just components but parts as well, panel speaker parts to name an example. I get the feeling this has been a planned exit in action for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel459 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I'd like to go in but he gives me the Sh...s, bags every purchase you didn't make with him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to music Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 9 minutes ago, diesel459 said: I'd like to go in but he gives me the Sh...s, bags every purchase you didn't make with him. Unfortunately have to say it, it goes with the norm that you put up with when you walk into a bricks and mortar. They normally get you to open up and then bag the crap what you own to get sales. It doesn't have to be like that but unfortunetly it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony M Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) Not in my experience, but most of the hifi dealers I've experienced have been very professional and nice guys as well. I guess I wouldn't have returned to their store otherwise. In most cases, they would've held back from criticizing gear I already had to avoid being seen as bagging the opposition. In fact, I've often been aware of the dealer biting his tongue when I've mentioned stuff that falls outside his favoured approach. However, I would always welcome their candid opinions, despite being negative. No piece of gear is universally liked and different appraisals help to keep everything in a realistic perspective. It's useful to understand what people dislike about gear we might think is just great. There's no need to be precious about having different subjective opinions. Of course I'm not talking about pronouncements like "everything from XXXX is unadulterated crap" (which is rarely if ever true), but no-one with a modicum of intelligence is going to indulge in those sorts of rants. Unbalanced opinions tend to come from unbalanced people and I haven't got time for either. Edited December 30, 2016 by Tony M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted December 30, 2016 Volunteer Share Posted December 30, 2016 2 hours ago, Addicted to music said: Unfortunately have to say it, it goes with the norm that you put up with when you walk into a bricks and mortar. They normally get you to open up and then bag the crap what you own to get sales. It doesn't have to be like that but unfortunetly it is. Unless you are talking specifically about the subject of this thread, my experience has on the whole, been very different. Most bricks and mortar stores I've dealt with or even kicked tyres in, have been superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 26 minutes ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: kicked tyres in Very forgiving proprietors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_mike Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 43 minutes ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: Unless you are talking specifically about the subject of this thread, my experience has on the whole, been very different. Most bricks and mortar stores I've dealt with or even kicked tyres in, have been superb. I've only ever been in that shop once on a trip to Melbourne. I had $10k in my pocket and shopping for speakers. Within minutes I was insulted. Was I shopping in Kew or Far Kew? A few days later I was back north in the state of sanity. Audio Connection in Leichardt got my money. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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