What is your Experience Buying CDs And Vinyl Directly From Artist Websites?

Hi guys, i prefer to purchase hard media (CDs or Vinyl) directly from artist websites when the artist is more obscure/low profile. 

I would like to support them as much as possible by buying the CDs since the streaming services screw them over a bit too much. But, it feels like the order fulfillment times can extend from weeks to months in many instances. I understand it is not practical for them ship media when they are on tour and what not.

At times, i am anxiously waiting forever to get my hands on a CD from a special artist that i would really like to hold in my hands. 

In any case, what has been your experience?