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Most middlemen are useful, but some are not. The article explains this: > They had to work through dealerships as middlemen [...] largely as a way of spreading
by kangalioo 4y ago
Most middlemen are useful, but some are not. The article explains this:
> They had to work through dealerships as middlemen [...] largely as a way of spreading risk. [...] Those conditions are, arguably, gone today.
- listenallyall 4y agoThere's no explanation there, just a declaration without evidence, or much thought. For example, someone still needs to deliver the keys, and the vehicle itself, of your online order. UPS might be able to deliver the keys, the car itself, probably not.
- benj111 4y agoOk, if they aren't useful, the market can decide that. If the market can't decide because of laws in place then the blame should more properly be placed on the laws. Personally I would say car companies are manufacturers. They should concentrate on manufacturing and let the dealerships concentrate on the customer, so I don't really accept the thesis that they're useless.