Klarinet Archive - Posting 000018.txt from 2006/08

From: Lisaargiris@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Buffet Pricefixing??
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2006 13:51:13 -0400

In a message dated 8/1/2006 12:10:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
timr@-----.com writes:
The simple act of
having two competitors gather in a room and discuss pricing is a
potential violation of those trade regulations.

There has not been any two competitors gathering in a room to discuss price.
Nor has Buffet participated. In fact Buffet has made it very clear made
regarding how they will not discuss their policy with a dealer. It was delivered
to us in writing and we have the choice to follow it or suffer the
consequences if we do not.

Buffet's have historically been sold for very little money and dealers have
not made money selling them. Buffet has recognized that this not only hurts
the dealers who do sell them but also hurts their reputation amongst possible
new customers, dealers, they would like to sell to. It is perfectly legal for
them to decide to improve the image of their product in the market place by
ensuring its minimum selling price.

Lisa Argiris Canning
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1436 Shire Circle
Inverness, IL 60067
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847.774.2938 Phone
847.705.0198 Fax
LisaArgiris@-----.com
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www.LisasClarinetShop.com

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