You simply can't try out a violin "in the shop" and make a decision about whether it's the right one for you.
When my daughter bought her "real" violin - moving up from the cheap beginners' instruments - the dealer helped her choose three likely prospects in our price range (and bows that went well with them - another whole story!) Then she took all three home. Played them in our living room, in the school concert hall, the school rehearsal room, with the school orchestra, etc. etc. etc. Found the one she liked, we sent the others back, and paid the nice dealer < shudder! >
How long has your daughter been playing?
The first time my daughter bought a 'real viola' it was a painful experience. 3 months of slogging aroung Houston. She finally settled on one that was made by a friend of a friend. The guy had won many awards for his violins and violas and made one for the principal violinist in Miami, I believe.
Then there was the accident. The original maker who could have fixed it had passed away.
Her professor had called in some favors. The new one was love at first site. I told her she pays for the next one.