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Triple 6 · 04-05-2005, 06:15 PM

I sell a product, where I also sell the rights to resell that product. I have terms that a reseller must abide by in order to resell the product, and one of those terms is that they cannot sell the product lower then a certain price ( $150 is the limit, publically), but, they may sell at any price they wish on a one-to-one (private) basis.

The reason I stipulate they cannot sell for lower then $150 amount is to protect me, and them, from someone coming along and selling it for, say, a $1. The product is software, btw.

Now, is this illegal? If so, why?

milkit · 04-05-2005, 06:17 PM

why would it be illegal?

pornguy · 04-05-2005, 06:19 PM

Why are you asking on an adult webmaster board. they do have things called attorneys.

Fake Nick · 04-05-2005, 06:19 PM

can you change your location to "I have no business knowledge" ?

thx

Triple 6 · 04-05-2005, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pornguy

Why are you asking on an adult webmaster board..

because i can

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they do have things called attorneys

No kidding. Is it illegal to ask legal questions on the internet? Or should I have to call a lawyer on that one too?

BRISK · 04-05-2005, 06:27 PM

illegal according to who?

jimmyf · 04-05-2005, 06:32 PM

it's legal for them 2 sell it for any price they want to.

They can sell it and loose money if they want and this is call getting market share, selling at a loss or near loss.

they can sell it for $ 500.00 if they want and this is call what the market will bear.

You can drop them as a reseller if you want also.

You can **suggest** a list price.

Sparks · 04-05-2005, 06:35 PM

I've been in businesses before where there have been market prices set that I could not sell below. I never messed with it, but one reseller went below the price and the manufacturer cut them off. It is not illegal... companies do that to protect themselves. If you agree to terms as a reseller then that is part of the deal.

Triple 6 · 04-05-2005, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Fake Nick

can you change your location to "I have no business knowledge" ?

thx

Just because I dont know the legality of a particular business situation, doesnt mean I know absolutely 'nothing' about 'business'. But I'll go ahead and change my location when you prove you know 'everything' about business law.

Stacey_JoinRightNow · 04-05-2005, 06:40 PM

i guess its not illegal... i agree its part of the biz & part of the deal

Triple 6 · 04-05-2005, 06:48 PM

here is what price fixing is defined by. Seems like it applies to what I described, but who knows, i will have to call a lawyer either way. I just see myself as the 'manufacturer' of the product, not just some other vendor selling the same shit. I would think theres a difference.

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WHAT IS PRICE FIXING?
What is price fixing - legal answers at FreeAdvice.com's business section

Most state statutes provide that fixing the price of a product or service in agreement with another individual or business is illegal. The general rule provides that a vendor may not in combination with another vendor agree to set a certain price thereby creating a fixed price within a certain market. A business acting on its own and not in concert with another may use legitimate efforts to obtain the best price they can, including their ability to raise prices to the detriment of the general public. Also, conformity of prices within a given product is not illegal unless such conformity was created by a combination of vendors agreeing on a set price. For example, where competitors agree to sell their goods or services at a specified price, minimum price or maximum price and they receive profits from such an agreement, they are in violation of price fixing. Additionally, setting a price to be charged only within a certain area in order to get rid of competition or to create a monopoly is generally illegal under most state laws. A majority of states have also enacted a "Below-Sales-Cost" law wherein businesses may not sell goods below cost if they do so with anti-competitive intent or effect.

This information is only a brief summary of the extensive price fixing laws and regulations.

jimmyf · 04-05-2005, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple 6

here is what price fixing is defined by. Seems like it applies to what I described, but who knows, i will have to call a lawyer either way. I just see myself as the 'manufacturer' of the product, not just some other vendor selling the same shit. I would think theres a difference.

price fixing does not apply in your case. The Gov. don't give a shit about you

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wargames · 04-05-2005, 06:59 PM

uhm, in what aspect are thinking about it as illegal?

bly · 04-05-2005, 07:14 PM

no. i dont think so

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04-05-2005, 06:32 PM	#7
jimmyf OU812 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: California Posts: 12,651	it's legal for them 2 sell it for any price they want to. They can sell it and loose money if they want and this is call getting market share, selling at a loss or near loss. they can sell it for $ 500.00 if they want and this is call what the market will bear. You can drop them as a reseller if you want also. You can suggest a list price. __________________ Epic CashEpic Cash works for me Solar Cash Paysite Plugin Gallery of the day freesites,POTD,Gallery generator with free hosting Last edited by jimmyf; 04-05-2005 at 06:34 PM..

04-05-2005, 06:40 PM	#10
Stacey_JoinRightNow Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 6,269	i guess its not illegal... i agree its part of the biz & part of the deal __________________

04-05-2005, 06:17 PM	#2
milkit Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,141	why would it be illegal?

04-05-2005, 06:19 PM	#4
Fake Nick So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: go troll goo! Posts: 7,708	can you change your location to "I have no business knowledge" ? thx

04-05-2005, 06:35 PM	#8
Sparks Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern CA Posts: 2,466	I've been in businesses before where there have been market prices set that I could not sell below. I never messed with it, but one reseller went below the price and the manufacturer cut them off. It is not illegal... companies do that to protect themselves. If you agree to terms as a reseller then that is part of the deal.

04-05-2005, 06:59 PM	#13
wargames Kliris Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca Posts: 10,423	uhm, in what aspect are thinking about it as illegal? __________________ ICQ 212-115-582 Email Steve at Vas Media Group .com

04-05-2005, 07:14 PM	#14
bly So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 850	no. i dont think so