Why are cellphones, tablets and other gadgets cheaper in stores like Walmart and Costco than they are if you buy directly from the manufacturers?

Do they offer less features than the ones sold directly on the manufacturer's website or is there no difference?

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AllycatAD · 26-30

Bulk purchasing
carrier agreements promotional offers
competition
return policies

I googled your question and I came up with those categories

Prettybratbi1tch · 26-30, F

@AllycatAD tbh I googled it and I am more confused than I was before googling it lol. I see mixed answers

AllycatAD · 26-30

@Prettybratbi1tch TBH, I never even gave it a thought before