Tom Steuer writes:

> Lyon & Healy was one of the last big retailers to sell only
> at list price -- negotiating the price was just not done.

Lyon & Healy also opted to not sell guitars and amplifiers,
preferring to cater only to those who played "serious music".
I think that, and not discounting or price-dealing, killed them.

I wonder how many music stores of today will go down because of
personal dislikes, e.g.,  DJ equipment and Rap, House, Hip Hop
equipment (almost the same as the DJ gear) ?

Scott Olson
Missoula, Montana     sunny & warm here !