Some of you guys are lucky enough to have stores within a reasonable drive from your homes... Then there's some of us who have NO stores within a reasonable distance. When I demoed the PSR-3000 when it came out.., it was at a store (3) hours aways from where I live (I was already in that area for the day).

Myself, I have to use Online Demos-for part of my decision. How well the demo is played really isn't what I'm looking for. I just want to hear the "sound".

I also speak with other owners by contacting those who have posted vids on YouTube about a keyboard I'm interested in. I will also read as many user reviews on the item as I can.

I would love to have stores within a reasonable driving distance. Sometimes I get calls from local stores to come in and demo a board for them (one they got on consignment, as their employees don't play keys). So with that I sometimes can get my hands on a decent board to check out.

Another VERY important thing I do is READ THE ONLINE MANUAL. How people today buy a keyboard then complain it doesn't do something they assumed it would blows my mind.., when all you have to do is go read the manual. That alone saves you from making a mistake on a purchase.

[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 08-08-2008).]