CHAPTER IX

THE EXPERT DEALER

Two kinds of dealers--The “expert” dealer’s first consideration--His stock-in-trade--Why he does not exploit new violins--His one serious trouble--His view of tone--What he considers violins are _not_ purchased for--Why he prospers--The type of dealer that is opposed to him--The _genuine_ dealer and expert--The reliability of famous houses--Hazards confronting the buyer and how they may be avoided 53-57