Real-Life Decision Making -- Solution
You say nothing and install the stereo.
This seems reasonable. After all, you can't be expected to investigate
every customer's story about how they got their stereo.
However, you don't want to get a reputation for dealing with stolen goods.
It would be much better to offer another reason why you can't install the
stereo, says installer and sales manager Vince Edwards.
You could suggest that another stereo would look better. Then you can show
the customer some other options.
"It's more about ethics than anything," says Edwards. "We don't turn a
blind eye."
Fortunately, car stereo theft is becoming less common because the prices
for stereos have come down, says Ian Walls. He owns a car stereo store.
Walls says you can buy a good new stereo for $130. Therefore, few people
are interested in paying $60 or $80 for a stolen one.
"We don't see as many stereos stolen because there isn't the
same demand as there used to be," he says.