You are correct. Bows made my Hoyt, Mathews, Bowtech, etc.. can only be purchased in person at an authorized dealer. Reflex and Diamond are the only off shoots of those companies that can be purchased via mail order. I believe Bowtech as a "Bowtech in the Boonies" program as well. You may be able to get one of their bows via that route but I am unsure if Hoyt has something similar.