pageoneresults - 5:57 pm on May 14, 2006 (gmt 0)

I'd agree that this is bad business. I've seen the slow migration of manufacturers doing the same thing by selling direct to the consumer, they need to expand their income streams.

Some have set a standard where they will not undercut their affiliates/distributors and have a fixed retail price. There are others who will gladly undercut you to get the "big fish" in house.

There are still many who follow the old school premise of not biting the hand that feeds you.