> I have just started ordering more things direct from manufacturers web-stores rather than deal with the stress. In many ways ordering from Amazon used to be

> I have just started ordering more things direct from manufacturers web-stores rather than deal with the stress. In many ways ordering from Amazon used to be a no-brainer for convenience. But now I have to wade through competing suppliers merely to find the best price. WTF? I'll just go to the store, or order from a manufacturer like you, or some other supplier like New Egg (yay patent-troll warriors!) where available. But I do still use Amazon to find products and reviews, I just don't order from Amazon.