Indeed. Let's not forget why direct sales are illegal - they used to be exclusive. It was even harder than in the OP because you walked from manufacturer to man

Indeed. Let's not forget why direct sales are illegal - they used to be exclusive. It was even harder than in the OP because you walked from manufacturer to manufacturer. Not that I don't think it is time for an overhaul or other models but ignoring history would be churlish. You pay for the inventory costs of spoilage in other industries!