Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Sounds more like people whining they didn't order from an authorized retailer than 'support your local small business'. Hence why I said read the fine print before you hit Order.

This was not about them complaining of whining but to show examples of what could happen when purchasing products for unauthorized dealers to show that there is a reason to pay a little more at a small business most of which can and will beat crutchfield pricing

Then why bring up so many 'examples' of people who've bought stuff and complained when they got something crappy?

There's nothing wrong with buying from Jon or Dave or Bob or Billy who all could have passions for what they do and go out of their way to help. Crutchfield has hundreds of detailed articles printed on all sorts of electronic bits. Sonicelectronix has their contact info to speak to experts. Amazon doesn't really do much for support, but they are Authorized vendors for several products.

All I was trying to say was that IF the product was available online at some retailer no matter who it is, if they aren't Authorized and someone buys from them, then it's on that person if it's not what they wanted. But if that vendor doesn't SELL that brand at all, then don't buy from them. But there's no reason to say a company has a problem being an authorized vendor when it's only because they're not a vendor or Your particular interest. They are still authorized for several other brands.