I see both sides of the fence as retailer, Personally I prefer to sell products that have a good warranty, that way I know my customers can get the support they need. After all if a product fails, its myself who the customer first contacts.
However you are not being forced to purchase a product and the warranty period should be clearly defined for every product. The price should also be clearly marked.
If you are not happy with either the price or warranty, then don't buy, but please don't blame the manufacturer. They don't hide these facts from you so when you purchase their product you accept the conditions of sale.
No one in the Marine Aquarium industry, including LFS are going to become billionaires at your expense. If anyone wanted to follow a sound business model they would stay well clear of such a niche market that in my opinion is already saturated with products.
As @Thales pointed out. IMO aquarists should be grateful that so many manufactures and individuals such as your LFS dedicate there time and effort to support the Marine Aquarium Hobby. IME the majority of these individuals are themselves hobbyists just like you.
However you are not being forced to purchase a product and the warranty period should be clearly defined for every product. The price should also be clearly marked.
If you are not happy with either the price or warranty, then don't buy, but please don't blame the manufacturer. They don't hide these facts from you so when you purchase their product you accept the conditions of sale.
No one in the Marine Aquarium industry, including LFS are going to become billionaires at your expense. If anyone wanted to follow a sound business model they would stay well clear of such a niche market that in my opinion is already saturated with products.
As @Thales pointed out. IMO aquarists should be grateful that so many manufactures and individuals such as your LFS dedicate there time and effort to support the Marine Aquarium Hobby. IME the majority of these individuals are themselves hobbyists just like you.