You're not buying a pair of runners...and even then, you wouldn't be able to walk into a Nike warehouse and buy them direct.
Is this not one of those sneering indirect comments that you were talking about here?Brilliant.
I think what you're looking for is available, if I've understood correctly.Are there any Irish companies or U.K. companies where you can purchase their shares direct without having to go through a stockbroker......and receive a share certificate?
Thinking of FTSE 100 companies mostly....
Notice the prices are the same as if you went to a sports shop? Nike.com is the nike retail unit of the brand. Like a tied agent with a life company. They still haven't cut out the retailer mark up on the product.Although...