I used to always buy direct from the manufacturer.
Then it occurred to me, the manufacturer is wholesaling their products to parts selling businesses to achieve more sales.
Most of the time buying direct from the manufacturer is significantly higher in cost.
The reputable parts selling businesses still will replace and warranty parts,so what is the advantage to buy direct from the manufacturer?
I know people that are dead set on buying direct no matter what the cost is.
I never get a reasonable explanation as to why.
Doug