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It's unfortunate that misinformation causes this sort of reaction. "f**k'd in the butt?" Really?
Here's an explanation that might help. Best Buy was being fulfilled by a particular company in Canada. That company was acquired by Wynit Distribution late last year. They also acquired the former company's distribution warehouse in Mississauga, Ontario. BestBuy is not part of that distribution agreement. Believe it or not, every distributor out there doesn't clamor for retail space at BB. They do more harm than good in many situations. It's actually foolish for BB (or other box retailer) to be involved in UAS sales. The return and time expense is beyond their "sell it and forget it" model.
Henry's, Vistek, Drones Plus in Ontario distribute 3DR, amongst other channels. BB was not doing 3DR nor DJI any favors, and that's why we're seeing a narrowing of the funnel.
Even managers, regional managers don't know squat about the distro chain; this comes from on-high. Frank said it well. BB is aimed at the marginal consumer, the impulse buyer, and tech-morons. Not a place where I'd ever buy a piece of technical equipment. Ask em' sometime if a Monster HDMI cable gives a better picture than a RocketLab cable (their house brand). The answer will make any intelligent person howl with laughter.
Here's an explanation that might help. Best Buy was being fulfilled by a particular company in Canada. That company was acquired by Wynit Distribution late last year. They also acquired the former company's distribution warehouse in Mississauga, Ontario. BestBuy is not part of that distribution agreement. Believe it or not, every distributor out there doesn't clamor for retail space at BB. They do more harm than good in many situations. It's actually foolish for BB (or other box retailer) to be involved in UAS sales. The return and time expense is beyond their "sell it and forget it" model.
Henry's, Vistek, Drones Plus in Ontario distribute 3DR, amongst other channels. BB was not doing 3DR nor DJI any favors, and that's why we're seeing a narrowing of the funnel.
Even managers, regional managers don't know squat about the distro chain; this comes from on-high. Frank said it well. BB is aimed at the marginal consumer, the impulse buyer, and tech-morons. Not a place where I'd ever buy a piece of technical equipment. Ask em' sometime if a Monster HDMI cable gives a better picture than a RocketLab cable (their house brand). The answer will make any intelligent person howl with laughter.
