Have these VADA lawyers and supporters ever been to an outlet mall, be it for clothes, furniture, appliances, electronics, whatever? If so, why aren't there laws prohibiting these direct-to-consumer sales to protect the buyers from the manufacturers? In fact, why is Sears still allowed to market Kenmore products? (I'm aware some/most/all are rebranded, but Sears takes credit for them). Help me please. I'm unable to think of another product line sold in the U.S. besides automobiles which has legal protections for dealers in place. Sure, some manufacturers prefer to sell through 3rd parties, but they're not forced to do so AFAIK.