One of our Melbourne electrical warehouses (E&S Trading - like Comet but with helpful intelligent staff) states on its invoices "In relation to any Miele products shown [on this invoice], Miele authorises E&S Trading to issue this document as a Chartered Agent of Miele. You are dealing direct with Miele, the manufacturer of these quality products". I presume this is so Miele have total control over discounting so as not to upset other outlets.