Klarinet Archive - Posting 000342.txt from 2001/10

From: rgarrett@-----.edu
Subj: Re: [kl] A case of currency blues
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 01:46:41 -0400

At 09:41 AM 10/11/01 -0700, you wrote:
>My point is still valid, Weissman was offering a price lower than what the
>US retailers can sell it for after shipping , duties, currency exchange and
>a very limited mark up. This is undercutting them and that is bad business
>practice as a manufacturer.

Got it now Clark. I didn't catch the part about undercutting the price -
and you are absolutely correct. A manufacturer should not undercut his
dealers! This is one of the agreements mouthpiece makers often have with
dealers such as WW/BW and IMS - not to sell at a lower price then the
discount houses. And ethically, it shouldn't happen. Although both
dealers mentioned do allow for latitude when it comes to me selling to
students, close friends, and professional relationships with other
teachers.....

Thanks for clarifying.....

Best,
Roger Garrett

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