I recently delt with GG on PushingTaboo and had a great experience, yet have noticed that these "direct deal websites" don't make it onto the superlist. I assume this is because they are not true marketplaces, but rather a storefront for an individual vendor.
So I started to wonder just how many vendors have decided to do this? I only know of Gamma, JoR, and (laughably) bud has opened one up recently... They make a lot of sense for organizations like JoR and Gamma who have been in the game for years and built reputations that allow people to trust them without the use of a market. And it makes sense for the buyers because the vendors are able to offer lower prices, and there is no chance of the market running an exit scam, only the vendor.
Hopefully this isnt too much of a "general sourcing" question... Sorry mods if it is!
Wait what's the question?