It's a very simple equation, really.
Excellent company->
excellent products->
poor Dealer selection->
trans-shipping->
decreased quantity of honest, legit dealers->
decreased business for excellent company->
company must maintain livable profit margin->
company has a choice to lower build quality on products->
you now receive 'not as they used to be' products.
ID is one of a few companies doing things right (cutting trans-shipping, monitoring internet sales) and that's why they spit out top quality products that you all (end-user) enjoy. Arc as well. Memphis. Boston. Morel. DD. Elettromedia.--just a few examples.